How much to tip in Nepal 🇳🇵

Tipping around 10 percent is customary in Nepal, and trekking guides and porters rely on daily tips.

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🇳🇵Nepal · Customary

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Restaurant: 10 percent; many places add a service charge

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: NPR 100 to NPR 200 per bag

Tour guide: $10 to $20 per day on treks

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

Nepal tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Nepal?

Tipping around 10 percent is customary in Nepal, and trekking guides and porters rely on daily tips. In restaurants: 10 percent; many places add a service charge.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Nepal?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: npr 100 to npr 200 per bag. Tour guides: $10 to $20 per day on treks.

Is tipping expected in Nepal?

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.