Is tipping a thing in Cape Town?


Is tipping a thing in Cape Town? If you're unsure about how much to tip any service industry worker in South Africa, the local custom is to tip 10% of your total bill. You can pay a little more than this, at your discretion, for exceptional service.


Can you drink tap water in Cape Town?

A recent study suggests that Cape Town is one of only twelve cities where it is very safe to drink the water supply. That's not to say that Johannesburg and Durban are lagging behind. In many cases, the local municipality is responsible for taking care of supplying clean water to citizens.


What should I tip hotel housekeeping?

According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), guests should tip housekeeping anywhere between $1 to $5 per night for a mid-range or business hotel. For luxury hotels where the staff offers daily cleaning services and nightly turndown services, guests should leave a little more.


Do you tip an airport shuttle driver?

Tipping Recommendations For a large vehicle carrying multiple people, $2-$3 should suffice. For drivers spending the majority of the day with you, as is the case with a limo or moving between airports, hotels, and events, 10 to 15 percent of the total bill is custom.


Should you tip hotel front desk?

If a front desk agent was able to do something extra to make your stay an amazing one, give them a tip as a thank you,” recommends Dandashy. “My rule of thumb for tipping: Tip AFTER an agent (or anyone) has helped you. A tip beforehand seems like a bribe.