How much to tip in Egypt 🇪🇬

Tipping (baksheesh) is a deeply rooted part of Egyptian life and expected for almost every small service.

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🇪🇬Egypt · Expected

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Restaurant: 5 to 10 percent on top of any service charge

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: 10 to 20 pounds per bag

Tour guide: 100 to 200 pounds per day

Amounts are in local currency. Tipping is a custom, not a rule, so use these as a friendly guide.

Tipping in Egypt, explained

Carry small notes; tips are expected for many minor services, from carrying bags to opening doors.

Egypt tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Egypt?

Tipping (baksheesh) is a deeply rooted part of Egyptian life and expected for almost every small service. In restaurants: 5 to 10 percent on top of any service charge.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Egypt?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: 10 to 20 pounds per bag. Tour guides: 100 to 200 pounds per day.

Is tipping expected in Egypt?

Tipping expected. Tipping is part of the wage here, so a tip is expected for most services. Skipping it is seen as rude.

Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Tipping is a custom that varies by region and venue, so use this as a guide. Sources: Fodor’s & Rick Steves travel etiquette guides, Wikipedia: list of tipping customs by country, national tourism boards.