Tipping in Tunisia
TNDLast reviewed · Apr 2026
Tipping is appreciated in Tunisia, especially in tourist areas. Around 10% is common in restaurants, while taxis and casual places usually just round up or leave a few dinars.
Tipping customaryMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Around 10% is common for good service
+Small cafes may just leave coins or 1-2 TND
−Service is appreciated but not strictly required
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:2-5 TND
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+Small tips are more common in cafes than bars
−Many casual places only need small change
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:2-5 TND
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+Longer rides or waiting time may justify more
−Metered city rides often just round up
How to tip in Tunisia
•Use Tunisian dinars for tips
•Round up or leave about 10% in restaurants for good service
•Give small fixed tips in cafes, taxis, and casual services
Quick tips
Tipping is more common in tourist areas than in daily local life
Restaurants often tip around 10%, but cafes usually just leave coins
Taxis usually round up rather than use a percentage
Other situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & Massage10%
Hotel Staff1-2 TND
Tour guides10-20 TND
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport Services2-5 TND
Car Services / Uber2-5 TND
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Tipping questions in Tunisia
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.