Tipping in Lebanon
Tipping is expected in Lebanon. Not tipping can be considered rude.
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Tipping quick reference
| Service | Recommended | Range | Payment | Service charge? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant ~15% customary at restaurants; since the currency crisis, small US dollar notes are widely used for tips | 15% | 10–15% | Card or cash | No |
| Taxi A tip of around 10% or rounding up the fare is customary | 10% | 5–15% | Card or cash | No |
| Hotel housekeeping A small daily cash tip for housekeeping is customary | ل.ل200000 per night | ل.ل100000–ل.ل300000 | Cash only | No |
| Hotel porter A small tip per bag for porters is customary | ل.ل100000 per bag | ل.ل100000–ل.ل200000 | Cash only | No |
| Bar Small change or a note per drink is appreciated | ل.ل100000 per drink | ل.ل0–ل.ل200000 | Card or cash | No |
| Café Small tips or tip jars are common at counters | 5% | 0–10% | Card or cash | No |
| Hairdresser Tipping around 10% is customary in salons | 10% | 5–15% | Cash only | No |
| Tour guide Guides are commonly tipped per person for a tour or day | ل.ل500000 per person | ل.ل200000–ل.ل1000000 | Cash only | No |
| Food delivery A small tip for delivery drivers is customary | 5% | 0–10% | Card or cash | No |
| Spa & massage Therapists are commonly tipped around 10% of the treatment | 10% | 5–15% | Cash only | No |
| Valet parking A small cash tip when the car is returned is customary | ل.ل100000 per service | ل.ل100000–ل.ل200000 | Cash only | No |