LuganoPirate - 15/05/2009 15:56 GMT
Can anyone tell me, if using the courtesy chauffeur service offered by Virgin etc, is it normal to tip the driver, and if so how much? Grateful for any advice.
Courtesy Car Tipping
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theavidtraveller - 15/05/2009 20:14 GMT
Last time I took the Emirates car I tipped GBP5.. which is 10% of what what a normal London journey would have cost. I don't think he was expecting one though
MrPJBrangan - 17/05/2009 08:32 GMT
I used to use Gulf Air's Limo service till it stoped last August and all ways tiped UK pounds 10 each way on a 65 mile trip.
As a matter of interest Gulfs fares in J Class have gone up by about 15% this year and NO LIMO SERVICE.
LuganoPirate - 18/05/2009 10:59 GMT
Many thanks to you both for that. As a matter of interest, I have booked all inclusive (fare, taxes, tolls and tip) limo services from NY to JFK. Despite the tip being included, on arrival at JFK the drivers seemed to expect an extra tip.
In order to avoid the evil eye, on a subsequent booking I told them to deduct the tip ($15 off) and gave the driver $20. He was over the moon and told me that the customer is told it's all inclusive but the limo firm never gives the tip to them.
AlexanderJ - 18/05/2009 14:33 GMT
I always tip £5 GBP if the service has been good I.E newspaper not been pre-read, bottle of water and mints available and no boring chit chat! ;)
Only time I haven't tipped is when the driver spent his whole time on the phone to his mates and asked me to pass him the last can of drink out of the fridge!
CaliforniaDreaming - 19/05/2009 19:34 GMT
I typically give the chauffeur $20, €10 or £10 no matter that the trip has been paid in full inclusive of tip. This way, if i leave something in the car, I have a better chance of retrieving it. It's really not much money, especially if you are traveling premium class, and it helps buoy the economy.
