Do you tip in RUSSIA?
There isn’t a simple yes or no answer to the question of whether you should tip in Russia. If you are travelling to Russia and wondering about tip etiquette then read on to discover everything you need to know.
Tipping in Russia is mostly required of foreign travellers. However, there are certain services where tipping is expected and others where a tip will not be expected.
Travellers to Russia should, for instance, be prepared to tip in restaurants though in bars a tip will usually not be expected.
Below is our comprehensive and up to date guide to Russian tip etiquette. Where you will discover when to tip and how much to tip on your next trip to Russia.
RESTAURANTS
TIP 10 TO 15% AT RESTAURANTS IN RUSSIA
TAXIS
TIP 10% TO YOUR TAXI DRIVER IN RUSSIA
BARS
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TIP AT BARS IN RUSSIA
TOUR GUIDES
TIP 300 RUBLES TO YOUR TOUR GUIDE IN RUSSIA
HOTELS
TIP 30 TO 90 RUBLES PER BAG AND 60 TO 120 RUBLES PER HOUSEKEEPING AT HOTELS IN RUSSIA
MASSAGES
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TIP YOUR MASSAGE THERAPIST IN RUSSIA