🇹🇷 Tipping & service charge in Türkiye

Tipping is appreciated but optional, typically around 10%. A typical tip is 5–10%. Restaurants in Türkiye don’t usually add a service charge. Menu prices normally include KDV (10%).

At a glance

Currency: TRY
Service charge: Usually none
KDV: 10% · included in prices
Tip: tip optional · 5–10%

Popular ways to pay friends back: Papara, Havale/EFT.

Example: dinner for 4

A TRY 4,000 dinner for 4 is TRY 1,000 per person — no extra charges are usually added.

Food & drinks	TRY 4,000
Total	TRY 4,000
Each pays (4 people)	TRY 1,000

Split a bill in Türkiye

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in Türkiye?

Tipping is appreciated but optional, typically around 10%. A typical tip is 5–10%.

Is there a service charge in Türkiye?

Restaurants in Türkiye don’t usually add a service charge.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in Türkiye?

Menu prices normally include KDV (10%).

Typical values only — rates vary by city, state and restaurant. Always check your receipt.