Tipping in Russia
RUB
Last reviewed · Sep 2026Sources & methodology
At sit-down restaurants, leave 10% in cash when service was good and no service charge (obsluzhivanie) is on the bill. Tips are appreciated rather than obligatory, taxis are fine with a round-up, and small RUB notes matter because foreign Visa and Mastercard tip options rarely work for visitors.
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Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Check the bill for an included service charge before you add cash
+Leave 5% for ordinary service, or skip the tip if service was poor
−Self-service canteens and fast-food counters need no tip
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Casual cafes and bars are fine with a round-up
−No percentage is expected at the counter
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:10-15%
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+App fares are fixed — hand a little cash if you round up
−Drivers do not expect a percentage on ordinary hops
How to tip in Russia
•Check the bill for an included service charge, then leave cash if you tip
•Hand small RUB notes — foreign card and QR tip options rarely work for visitors
•Round up taxis in cash rather than relying on in-app tip buttons
Quick tips
Tips are appreciated for good service, not obligatory
Foreign Visa and Mastercard card tips almost never work — plan RUB cash
Self-service stolovaya canteens and fast food need no tip
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & Massage10%
Hotel Staff100-200 RUB
Tour guidesSmall cash tip
Valet ParkingNot expected
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Russia
Sources & methodology
We cross-check tipping guidance across multiple independent sources, with local and official sources prioritized where available.
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