Tipping in Turkey
TRYLast reviewed · Sep 2026
About 10% is the usual thank-you at sit-down restaurants. Bahsis is voluntary. Mandatory service, kuver, or table fees are banned, so refuse surprise add-ons on the bill. Cafes and taxis tip lighter with a round-up in lira. Hand cash directly when you want staff to keep the full amount.
Tipping customaryQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Refuse surprise service or kuver fees. They are not allowed as mandatory charges
+Cash tips handed directly to the server are common
−Casual lokantas and cafes may only need rounding up
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Cocktail bars and table service may justify a little more
−Casual bars just leave small change
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Turkey
•Leave about 10% in cash at sit-down restaurants
•Refuse illegal service, kuver, or table fees if they appear on the bill
•Round up taxis and casual cafes in lira
Quick tips
Bahsis is the Turkish word for a tip
Cash handed to the server reaches staff more reliably than money left for the till
Tour drivers tip about 100-200 TRY per day, separate from short taxis
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & Massage10-15%
Hotel Staff50-150 TRY per bag
Tour guides200-400 TRY tip
Valet Parking20-50 TRY
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up
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