Tipping in Turkey
TRYLast reviewed · Apr 2026
Tipping is customary in Turkey. Around 10% is common in restaurants, while cafés, bars, and taxis usually just round up or leave a small extra.
Tipping customaryMost common situations
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
Other 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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Tipping questions in Turkey
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.