How much to tip is one of those questions that is often asked…especially before heading out on vacation. I thought I’d do the research for you as you prepare for your summer vacation.
Travel Tipping
- Porter $1.00 per bag
- Valet $2.00-5.00 when car is returned
- Taxi 15-20% of the fare
- Shuttle $2.00 per person
- Bellhop $2.00 first bag $1.00 each additional bag
- Housekeeping $2.00 per day
- Tour guide $1.00-2.00
Cruise Tipping
Be aware of your cruise line’s tipping policy. Some lines charge your room card with the tips for cabin stewards and waiters automatically. Some cruise lines discourage tipping. Always feel free to add to your tips for exceptional service.
- Cabin steward $3.50-4.00 a day
- Waiter $3.50-$4.00 a day
- Assistant Waiter $1.50-2.00 a day
- Maitre d’ $5.00-10.00 per cruise
- Bartenders and deck stewards 10-15% of the bill
General Tipping
- Salon/Spa 15-20% of the bill
- Restaurants 15% of the bill
- Animal Groomers 15-20% of the bill
I hope that helps you and gives you some ideas of how much money you will be spending on tips while you travel this summer.
Do you have any topics you’d like me to cover in my Tuesday Tips column? Leave me a comment below and let me know how I can help you!
Oh. What good tips. I don’t think I knew to tip that much to everyone.
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Any ideas on how much you tip a Valet parker?
Lisa recently posted..Wednesday’s Hero
Lisa, you pay a valet $2-5 when they return your car to you.
I’d like to add that if the person doing your hair owns the shop, you don’t need to tip.
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Good point Connie, thanks for sharing!
Good tips on tips!
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when we went to Aruba, my husband grumbled because we had to tip so many people every day!
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Great post! I also like to give valet drivers a tip when they’re taking my car since it might be a different driver who returns it. Thanks for sharing!
This is a great resource for tipping fairly! Thanks for sharing!