How much to tip in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Tipping about 10 percent is customary in Sri Lanka where no service charge is already included.

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🇱🇰Sri Lanka · Customary

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Restaurant: 10 percent; a service charge is often added

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: LKR 200 to LKR 500 per bag

Tour guide: $5 to $10 per day

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

Sri Lanka tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Sri Lanka?

Tipping about 10 percent is customary in Sri Lanka where no service charge is already included. In restaurants: 10 percent; a service charge is often added.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Sri Lanka?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: lkr 200 to lkr 500 per bag. Tour guides: $5 to $10 per day.

Is tipping expected in Sri Lanka?

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.