How much to tip in Israel 🇮🇱

Tipping 12 to 15 percent is expected in Israeli restaurants and is usually left in cash, even when you pay the bill by card.

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🇮🇱Israel · Expected

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Restaurant: 12 to 15 percent, usually in cash

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Not expected; round up

Hotel: ILS 5 to ILS 10 per bag

Tour guide: ILS 30 to ILS 50 per day

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

Israel tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Israel?

Tipping 12 to 15 percent is expected in Israeli restaurants and is usually left in cash, even when you pay the bill by card. In restaurants: 12 to 15 percent, usually in cash.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Israel?

Taxis: not expected; round up. Hotels: ils 5 to ils 10 per bag. Tour guides: ils 30 to ils 50 per day.

Is tipping expected in Israel?

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.