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Tipping in Serbia

RSDLast reviewed · Jun 2026

Around 10% is common at restaurants when service was good, but tipping stays optional overall. Cafés and taxis usually need only a small round-up. Hand cash directly when you can.

Rounding common

Quick answer

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

More tipping 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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