TIPPING IN ISRAEL INFORMATION

Tipping in Israel? Visiting a New destination without being familiar with the local traditions and customs especially when it comes to money and tipping may be very awkward. If you Are traveling to Israel this article will provide great information about the costs of different services and how much you should tip for them.
How Much to Tip in Israel
Tipping in Israel is very common and similar to the rest of the Western world, and a part of generous Israel’s culture, there is no rule about tipping but on the other hand, sometimes traditions are stronger than rules.
TIPPING IN ISRAELI HOTELS
While checking in your hotel, plan on tipping the bellboy around 10 shekels or 2 USD, The bellboy is someone that you will see every day and he can help you with great tips and suggested places.
The doorman in case you’re checking in a respectful or five-star hotel usually will be an older man, show some respect, and plan to tip between 10 and 20 shekels(5 USD) on your first arrival to the hotel, this man will smile every time you come In and will upgrade your experience in your hotel.
Your room is your home during your vacation, you want to keep it extra clean, tipping your maid between 5 and 10 Shekels(3usd) every day will make a big difference, or just leave some small change left in your pocket after every day, this is the difference between clean room and extra clean room.
The concierge desk is usually helping with reservation bookings, in case you feel they were really helpful you can tip between 5-10 % of the service.
HOW MUCH DO YOU TIP A TOUR GUIDE IN ISRAEL?
Tipping tour guides in Israel is very common, often Private Tour guide Services include tips in their salary, but it’s not obvious, and usually, you should tip private tour guides in Israel between 10% - and 20%, since they spend a lot of time guiding you and dedicate their attention only to you, the private guiding in Israel is different from group traveling and the value of a custom trip requires additional arrangments and extra care, the service is personal and sometimes requires from a private tour guide to spend a few days with the client outside his home, nevertheless the questions how much should I tip my private tour guide in Israel remains very personal and if you are satisfied with his services then tip him, but if not you don't have to, there is no rule about it.
Traveling by bus and a big group of people the average tip is between 5-7 USD dollars to the tour guide and an additional 5-7 USD to the driver every day.
This is a minimal number but makes a big difference to the staff and eventually, the quality of the service during a long trip. many bus drivers are poorly paid and cannot rely on their salary while spending many hours on the Israeli roads, eventually, on a long custom tour in Israel, you will just tip the driver 50usd, a minor expense for you but a life-changing moment for the driver.
HOW MUCH TO TIP IN ISRAEL IN RESTAURANTS
Dining in an Israeli restaurant is one of the great experiences during your trip to Israel, the food is great and always fresh, the average tip in an Israeli restaurant is 10%, and if you are extremely satisfied you can leave between 12 and 15%, The staff will be very grateful (tipping in the US is usually 15%-20%).
Paying the bill by cash or credit card doesn’t make any difference, but the tip should always be in cash since we have many places in Israel that can’t give the staff their recommendations from the total bill paid via credit card. the waiters are usually students and paid poorly trying to save some money for a big trip or college studies and we trying to help the young people in Israel.
Fast food outdoor trucks or small Takeaway restaurants are usually not tipped, but if you order delivery the delivery person will expect something, in that case, we tip in Israel and give some small change left after the payment, let's say 5 to 10 Shekels.
HOW MUCH TO TIP DRIVERS IN ISRAEL?
During a short ride from the airport to your hotel, tipping the taxi driver or your private driver in Israel can be a very nice gesture while the driver won't be expecting any tips. using the services of a driver in Israel for many days probably requires a 10% tip at the end, the driver can be very helpful and he can suggest many places to visit and provide useful tips that you will benefit from.
Taxi drivers in Israel are paid below the Israeli average salary, on short city rides people use Gettaxi or Uber Apps and do not intend to tip the drivers, however, you will
make a big difference if you tip a taxi driver in Israel with just a few Shekels.
TIPPING IN ISRAEL ON FREE TOURS?
You may find all over the internet free local tours in Israel, but is it free? the answer is simply no! The tour guide who will take you around cannot do his job and exchange it for your beautiful smile, he will expect at the end of the tour a nice tip which will cover his salary, in other words, you are tipping for a completely free trip in Israel and not paying for it.
Israeli attractions such as tastings in the food markets are free, but it is common to buy from the seller in case you like his product or just leave a few Shekels to cover your experience.
IN WHICH CURRENCY SHOULD YOU TIP IN ISRAEL?
Israel is a multicultural country and a place visited by many people every year, the local currency is the Israeli Shekel, but the service industry accepts Dollars, Euros, Swiss franks, Rubbles, Bitcoins, Checks, and even gifts!
1usd=3.5 shekels
1euro=3.8 shekels
CONCLUSION
Remember, Tipping in Israel is not mandatory! Eventually, if someone provides a good service a tip will be more than welcome! leave a good impression and enjoy your vacation!
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