Tipping In Turkey - A Complete Guide
Quick Guide
๐ฝ๏ธ Restaurant - 5-10%
๐น Bar - 5-10%
๐ Taxi - Round Up
๐๏ธ Porter/Bellhop - $1 USD in Lira/Bag
๐๏ธ Housekeeping - $1 USD in Lira/Day
๐ธ Tour Guide - $2-3 USD in Lira if Good
๐ซง Hamam - 15% Split Between Attendants
Tipping or โbahลiลโ is common in Turkey and generally appreciated for good service. Itโs not mandatory but it is a courteous way to express your gratitude.
Calculate a culturally appropriate tip for Turkey using the calculator below and read on for more detail on tipping in Restaurants, Bars, Taxis, Hotels, Hamams, etc.
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Tipping in Restaurants
Itโs common to tip a modest amount when dining out in Turkey. The standard practice is to tip around 5-10% of your total bill. However, if a service charge is already included (more common in high-end establishments) additional tipping is optional.
Itโs better to hand a cash tip directly to your server (tipping on credit card isnโt always possible). If you leave your tip on the table, it might not make it to the server.
Tipping in Bars
Tipping in bars in Turkey isnโt obligatory but a 5-10% tip for good service is appreciated.
Tipping Taxi Drivers
Itโs common to tip Taxi drivers in Turkey by simply rounding up your fare. In any case, youโll need to use Turkish Liras to pay.
Tipping The Porter/Bellhop
If a porter helps you with your luggage in a hotel or transport hub, itโs customary to tip $1 USD in Lira/Bag.
Tipping Housekeeping
Tipping housekeeping is a thoughtful way to express your gratitude for a clean and comfortable stay. Leaving a small amount, around $1 USD in Lira per day, is the norm.
Tipping Tour Guides
Tipping your tour guide in Turkey is at your discretion. A range of $2-3 USD in Lira per day is deemed fair, depending on the quality and length of the tour.
Tipping In Hamams
If you head to a traditional Turkish Bath (Hamam), itโs customary to tip the attendants around 15% of the total cost. Youโre likely to have multiple attendants line up to wave you goodbye so just split this 15% amount between them all.
Which Currency To Use
In Turkey, itโs best to tip in the local currency, the Turkish Lira (โบ). You can tip using some foreign currencies like US Dollars, Euros or Great British Pounds but stick to bills not coins. Credit cards are widely accepted in urban areas but having cash on hand for tipping is recommended.
Have a great trip! ๐น๐ท๐๐ข
