Tipping in Serbia
RSDLast reviewed · Feb 2026
Tipping is optional in Serbia. In restaurants, around 10% is common for good service, while cafés and taxis usually just round up.
Rounding commonMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:10-15%
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+Check the bill for any service fee first
+Very good restaurant service may justify more
−Counter or casual places usually only need rounding up
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Serbia
•Check the bill for any service fee
•Leave around 10% in restaurants if service was good
•Tip in RSD cash when possible
Quick tips
Restaurant tipping is common, but cafés and bars are lighter
"Napojnica" and "bakšiš" are local words for a tip
Taxis usually just round up
Other situations (8)
Delivery500-1000 RSD
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff100-500 RSD
Tour guidesRound up
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Serbia
Tipping Terms Glossary
- Service charge
- A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
- Round up
- To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
- Exceptional service
- Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
- Cash preferred
- A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.