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Uzbekistan
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Uzbekistan — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
UZS
Language
Uzbek
Tipping
Customary
Region
Asia
Currency
Uzbekistan uses the Uzbekistani Som (UZS). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main languages are Uzbek, Russian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Small tips (5–10%) are appreciated for guides and drivers, not obligatory.
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The high-speed Afrosiyob train links Tashkent–Samarkand–Bukhara comfortably; shared taxis cover other routes.
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What currency does Uzbekistan use?
Uzbekistan uses the Uzbekistani Som (UZS). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Uzbekistan?
The main languages are Uzbek, Russian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Uzbekistan?
Small tips (5–10%) are appreciated for guides and drivers, not obligatory.
How do you get around Uzbekistan?
The high-speed Afrosiyob train links Tashkent–Samarkand–Bukhara comfortably; shared taxis cover other routes.