Tipping guide

Tipping in Egypt

Baksheesh is part of daily life in Egypt, and it is best budgeted per day rather than per meal. Someone will help with a bag, open a gate or point out the best photo angle, and a small note is the expected response.

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Tipping in Egypt at a glance

Many small tips for many small services

  • Restaurant (sit-down)
    10%
  • Cafe / Bar
    Round up
  • Taxi / Rideshare
    Round up
  • Food delivery
    5-10%
  • Tour guide / Driver
    10-15%
  • Spa / Salon / Barber
    10%
  • Hotel housekeeping
    E£100 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    E£60 per bag
  • Valet parking
    E£60 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    E£150 per request

Baksheesh is woven into daily life — someone will help with a door, a bag or a photo and expect a small note. Carry plenty of coins and low notes.

Budget for baksheesh daily, not per meal. Small notes for the person who carries a bag, opens a gate or points out a photo spot are a constant part of the trip.

Rates shown are typical amounts, converted to local currency at approximately 27 Aug 2026. Tipping customs evolve and vary from region to region, so treat this as your best starting point rather than a hard rule. Where a bill already shows a service charge, that is usually the tip.

Common questions

How much should I tip in Egypt?

10% at restaurants, 50-100 Egyptian pounds for hotel staff and porters, and small notes throughout the day for the many small services offered to you.

What is baksheesh?

A catch-all term covering tips, small gratuities and gifts. It is a normal part of the economy rather than a scam, though it can feel relentless if you are not prepared for it.

How do I handle constant tip requests?

Carry a thick stack of small notes and keep them separate from your larger ones. A polite firm 'la shukran' is a perfectly acceptable answer when you did not ask for the service.

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