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Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Budget SAR 5-20 for daily services and SAR 50-100 for tour guides, always in Saudi Riyals.
Tipping Etiquette in Saudi Arabia: A Pilgrim's Guide Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Budget SAR 5-20 for daily services and SAR 50-100 for tour guides, always in Saudi Riyals.
Tipping in Saudi Arabia is not culturally obligatory but is appreciated. Many restaurants include a 15% service charge, making additional tipping optional. Without service charge, leave 10 to 15% for good service.
For hotels: SAR 5 to 10 per bag for porters, SAR 5 to 10 daily for housekeeping, SAR 10 to 20 for room service. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but rounding up is common. Ride-hailing apps allow in-app tipping.
For pilgrimage-specific services: tour guides deserve SAR 50 to 100 per day. Barbers for halq receive SAR 10 to 20. Wheelchair pushers accept SAR 20 to 50. Always tip in Saudi Riyals. Keep small denominations handy.