How Much to tip?

[marypopfan]

I have a van picking us up at the airport. We are going to have the grocery stop and there will be a total of 10 people, 3 families. How much do we tip?

 

[Bob P]

About 20-25% of the total bill.

 

[marypopfan]

Thanks !!!!

 

[grammagail]

I always thought 15% was customary (?)

Make sure the tip isn't already included - it appears as if some companies automatically include the tip.

When we used a company in June 2004 - we paid the total bill up front - but only gave a one-way tip....figuring we would give the other one-way tip to whatever driver also took us back.

 

[Bob P]

I always thought 15% was customary (?)

Make sure the tip isn't already included - it appears as if some companies automatically include the tip.

When we used a company in June 2004 - we paid the total bill up front - but only gave a one-way tip....figuring we would give the other one-way tip to whatever driver also took us back.

15% is on the low end, particularly for those of us in the NYC area!

I said 20-25% because of the grocery stop and the fact that 10 people are involved.

Good point, and the OP should be aware that you should tip 20-25% (or whatever percent) of the one way fare each way, not of the round trip fare each way!

Bob

 

[kirbsam]

do not tip based on the number of people. you should tip based on the amount of the ride. if the cost round trip is 200 bucks, tip 20 bucks each way.

 

[marypopfan]

Thanks for the advice. The total roundtrip fare is $110 and the tip is not included in that price.

 

[ducklite]

Based on the grocery stop and the large amount of luggage, I'd tip $20 on the way to WDW and $15 on the way back. Maybe even if bit more if the driver doesn't want you to have to handle the luggage at all.

Anne

 

[marypopfan]

Thanks again. I'll plan on 20 and then add more if I need to.

 

[grammagail]

That sounds very reasonable. I just wanted to make sure you realized you needed to tip "both" ways - cuz you will probably get 2 different drivers. Good luck - and have fun