Tipping in India: how much should you tip?

Tipping (baksheesh) of 5-10% is customary in restaurants; check for an included service charge.

Customary tips in India

India tip calculator (INR)

Work out a tip in Indian rupee (INR) using the local default of about 10%. Switch to By total to round your bill to a convenient amount.

Do you tip in India?

Tipping in India is appreciated. Tipping (baksheesh) of 5-10% is customary in restaurants; check for an included service charge. As a visitor, the safest approach is to check the bill for an included service charge, then decide whether a small extra amount is appropriate for the service you received.

How to tip like a local in India

• Pay tips in Indian rupee (INR) where possible — cash is almost always welcome.
• Restaurants: 5-10%.
• Taxis and rideshare: round up.
• Hotels: 20-50 rupees per bag.

Quick tips for travelers to India

• Check your bill for a service charge before adding a tip.
• Cash in Indian rupee (INR) is the safest way to tip.
• When unsure, rounding up the bill is always polite.

Tipping specific staff in India

Nearby country guides

Japannot expected (can confuse)Chinanot expectedSouth Koreanot expectedHong Kong10% service often added (round up)Singaporeservice charge often addedThailandround up to 10%

Reviewed 2026-08-10. Customs can vary by venue and region.