Who should you tip when traveling?


Who should you tip when traveling? Typically, luggage attendants who help you with your bags should receive $1 per bag. Round up for large groups of bags, if the attendant must take multiple trips, or handle fragile or special-request items. For car valets, typically a couple of dollars will be fine, more if the valet delivers on a rush-request.


How much do you tip a tour guide for a 7 day trip?

About.com has a Tipping Guide for travelers that further suggests that the tour guide should receive a tip of 10% to 20% of the tour cost. As a last thought, the guide still needs to earn his or her tip. Just with any other profession, the tip should match the level of service.


What country is offended by tipping?

Japan. Unlike Spain, Japan is a country where you should not tip at all; it's actually offensive. In the majority of Japanese restaurants a bill is not brought to the table. Instead, payment is accepted at the bar, so even trying to leave a tip for the waiter can be tricky.


What countries are offended if you tip?

Here we've outlined eight countries where not tipping is the norm.
  • Spain.
  • Japan.
  • China.
  • Denmark.
  • Brazil.
  • Belgium.
  • Australia.
  • New Zealand.


Why do you not tip in Italy?

Tipping at restaurants and cafés depends on the service Unlike the United States, waitstaff in Italy are paid a living wage, and tips do not make up the majority of their income. Go ahead and follow their custom or, if you think the service was great and you want to leave more, feel free to do so.


How much do you tip a shuttle driver?

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. You may find drivers go above and beyond and provide extra service to ensure safety or comfort.


Is it possible to tip the steward or the stewardess?

Tipping flight attendants is not the norm, partially because flight attendants are paid a living wage, unlike restaurant servers. Plus, many airlines ban the practice and flight attendants could get in trouble for accepting tips, if they're offered. However, some airlines leave it up to customers.


How much do you tip a luggage attendant?

Tip $1-5 per bag when you are escorted to your room (especially if your luggage is heavy or they prepare your room or show you around). Tip the same if you request bell staff service checking out. Tip $1-2 for getting a taxi. If they unload your luggage, tip in proportion to the amount and weight.


Why do you not tip flight attendants?

No. Therefore, tipping is discouraged. So while you may see a cash tip as a nice gesture, it might be prohibited by the airline entirely and flight attendants may not appreciate it either as they — rightly — see themselves as safety professionals and not customer service workers.


Do you tip the people who push wheelchairs at airport?

For many people, a minimum tip is expected, but it can be increased if the trek to the gate is longer or security is a hassle. Are you wondering how much to tip an airport wheelchair attendant? A reasonable minimum is $5, especially if you only have one attendant.


Is it rude not to tip a tour guide?

There are exceptions if your specific tour experience includes gratuities or you simply didn't have a good time, but in general, tipping your guide at the end of the tour is customary in the U.S. and Europe, though it's much more common in the States.


Do you tip when you leave luggage at hotel?

If you don't want to leave a tip, simply tell them you don't require assistance when you check in or out of your hotel. Tip $1 per bag when you retrieve your luggage. You do not need to tip when you drop off your bags for storage. Tip from $5 to $10 depending on how involved the request, or a lump sum upon departure.


Do you ever tip flight attendants?

No. Therefore, tipping is discouraged. So while you may see a cash tip as a nice gesture, it might be prohibited by the airline entirely and flight attendants may not appreciate it either as they — rightly — see themselves as safety professionals and not customer service workers.


Are you supposed to tip airport shuttle people?

There's no standard for tipping your airport parking shuttle driver. However, it's always kind to offer something to shuttle drivers. They work long hours driving frustrated travelers back and forth from parking to terminals. Rain or shine, heat or cold, they help people get where they need to be.


Who do you tip when traveling?

Room service: Food delivery is tipped similarly to a restaurant at 15-20% but is typically included in the bill. Shuttle drivers: You are welcome and encouraged to tip your shuttle driver, especially if the service and hospitality were outstanding. The Parking Spot makes it easy to tip your driver.


Do you tip the parking spot driver?

We now offer the option to mobile tip! While tipping is not required, if you feel inclined to tip with a credit card or cash, our shuttle drivers are always appreciative.


Which country considers leaving a tip to be rude?

1) Japan: Tipping in Japan is not a common practice and can even be perceived as rude, impolite, and may even be confusing. Japanese culture places a strong emphasis on quality service and hospitality.