Before you pack your bags and travel to Sri Lanka it is a good idea to get up to date on all there is to know about tipping. We have all the answers you seek in our ultimate guide to tipping in Sri Lanka, so you can be sure that you avoid any potentially awkward situations!

Sri Lanka has long been overlooked as a tourist destination, compared to its close neighbours such as India and Thailand. In recent years Sri Lanka has become increasingly popular with travellers looking for tropical beaches and chasing a laid back atmosphere.

So naturally, the question is now often asked, “do you tip in Sri Lanka?”. The quick answer to this is yes, travellers to Sri Lanka do need to tip. 

Locals in Sri Lanka who are employed in tourism and hospitality are paid a low wage, so the extra income sourced from tips greatly helps them provide for their families. 

Read on to discover when and how much to tip while you are in Sri Lanka.