How much to tip in India 🇮🇳

Tipping (baksheesh) is customary in India: 5 to 10 percent at restaurants, and small tips smooth most services.

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🇮🇳India · Customary

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Restaurant: 5 to 10 percent; check for a service charge first

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: 50 to 100 rupees per bag

Tour guide: 300 to 500 rupees per day

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

India tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in India?

Tipping (baksheesh) is customary in India: 5 to 10 percent at restaurants, and small tips smooth most services. In restaurants: 5 to 10 percent; check for a service charge first.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in India?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: 50 to 100 rupees per bag. Tour guides: 300 to 500 rupees per day.

Is tipping expected in India?

Tipping customary. A modest tip is normal and appreciated for good service, though not as large as in the United States.

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.