Skip to content

Tipping in Tunisia

TNDLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is customary but not mandatory. In restaurants leave about 10% or round up; 10-15% in upscale or tourist venues. Tip in TND cash.

Tipping expected

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:10-15%
Show details
+Mid-range ~10% or round up
+upscale 10-15%. Tip in TND.
Bar
Standard:1-2 TND
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:~10%
Show details
+Round up to next dinar
+longer rides a few extra TND.
How to tip in Tunisia
•Check the bill for service charge
•Tip in TND (dinars)
•cash so staff receive it
Quick tips
10% at mid-range restaurants
10-15% upscale or tourist
Cafés 1-2 TND
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff2-5 TND per bag
Tour guides10-20 TND per day
Valet Parking2-5 TND
Airport Services2-5 TND per bag
Car Services / UberRound up

Travelers also check

Botswana flagBotswanaDemocratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the CongoEgypt flagEgyptEthiopia flagEthiopiaGhana flagGhanaKenya flagKenya

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.