At Your Service

I noted recently on a trip to New York that by the time I had flown there and
arrived at my hotel room, I had already gone through nearly $60 in tips. I
have learned over the years to carry a hefty stack of $1 and $5 bills.
However, I always find myself questioning if I am giving the appropriate 

tips for each service so I decided to make a list that I thought
I would share with you.


Driver:  15% to 20% of fare plus $1 per bag up to 5 bags ($2 per bag or more or
if bags are very heavy and/or bulky)
Taxi Driver:  15% of fare  Add an extra $1 or $2 for
helping with bags.
Skycap:  $1 per bag if you check-in curbside, $2 per bag if skycap
takes bags to check-in counter
In-flight Personnel:  None
Wheelchair Airport Assistance:  $3 to $5
Electric Cart Transport:  $1 to $2
Rental Car Shuttle Driver:  $1 per bag
Hotel Doorman:  $1 per bag for help with luggage; $1 per person
for hailing a cab from the street (none for calling a taxi
from the stand) Add another $1 per bag if he loads your bags
into the taxi/car
Lobby Attendant:  None for opening door
Hotel Porter:  $1 per bag ($2 per bag if they are heavy)
Hotel Housekeeper: $2 to $5 per night (depending on how messy of
a room you keep and/or for luxury hotels).  Also tip daily as housekeeper
shifts may change during your stay.  Last, it is inappropriate to leave
 the tip on the bedside table.  Best to leave it on the desk or dresser.
Room Deliveries:  $1 per item received (like a hair dryer)
Room Service:  Most are already included.  If not, it's 10% to %15
of pre-taxed bill.
Hotel Concierge:  $5 for getting you tickets or reservations.  At
least $10 if they are hard-to-get tickets or reservations
Parking Attendant:  $1 to $2 when they bring you your car
Tour Guide:  10% to 15% of the tour cost.  $1 to $2 per person
for the driver.
Spa Service:  15% to 20%

Always check to be sure if service/gratuities have already been included.

For more information on tipping on cruise lines to casinos and
more, go to www.tipping.org/tips.

TRAVEL M GIRL