Tipping in Turkey
TRYLast reviewed · Jun 2026
Around 10% is the usual thank-you at sit-down restaurants when no service charge is listed. Cafes, bars, and taxi rides need only a small 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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+Check the bill for any service charge first
+Cash tips handed directly to the server are common
−Casual lokantas and cafés 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 often just leave small change
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Long journeys or luggage help may justify more
−Short rides usually just round up
How to tip in Turkey
•Add around 10% in restaurants only when the bill does not already cover service
•Tip in TRY cash when possible
•Round up in taxis and casual places
Quick tips
"Bahşiş" is the Turkish word for a tip
Restaurants are more tip-oriented than bars or taxis
Tour drivers often get around 100-200 TRY per day, more than a normal taxi ride
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & Massage10-15%
Hotel Staff50-150 TRY
Tour guides10%
Valet Parking20-50 TRY
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up
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