limo company that does NOT include tip

[justcruisin]

Hi

I just realized I booked a limo with a company that automatically adds 20% for a tip. This bugs me enough to look for a different company. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[jmcross]

Tiffany Towncar does not add the tip in advance. They have coupons on their Website.

Joanne

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Each transportation company sets its own policies, but local competitors tend to end up with similar policies based on local market costs, conditions, and accepted practices.

In the Orlando, the transportation companies tend not to add automatic gratuities for towncar service, but they tend to add an automatic 20% for limo service. There are undoubtedly exceptions.

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

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[justcruisin]

I'm having a difficult time tipping in advance for a service I have not received. This practice leads to LAZINESS! A good tip (which I consider 20% to be) is warranted when the service is a bit above expectation.

Too often I've had late pickups, drivers to snarl at baggage and just plain act like they would prefer to be having root canal. 20% up front ... NO WAY.

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Are you looking for a stretch limo (which typically holds up to 10 passengers), or will a Lincoln Towncar (which holds up to 4 passengers) be big enough? They're both elegant, and they both have the same size trunk. A towncar costs less.

Most Orlando area transportation companies don't add an automatic gratuity for towncars.

 

[justcruisin]

We usually get a stretch, with 4 people in a towncar, where does everyone sit?

It's more a neat experience for the kids than anything else ...

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Originally posted by justcruisin
We usually get a stretch, with 4 people in a towncar, where does everyone sit?

One in front, and three in back. A Lincoln Towncar is quite spacious.

 

[yayasi]

We will being using FL TOURS they also have a couple on the web.

 

[justcruisin]

FL TOURS automatically charges 20% for the tip in a limo .....

 

[yayasi]

Justcruisin - Sorry we are taking a van for 11 of us not a limo. Sorry for the info.

 

[hydster]

We used Southern Elegance Limousine and they did NOT charge the tip in advance. Also they were the cheapest for my family of 5 in a white stretch limo. From POR to the Port and back to MCO it was $250.00. They included a ride along stuffed "animal" such as Minnie, Mickey and they had Disney DVD's for the kids. Free soda and water and a comp grocery stop. For my family of 5 they were the cheapest we could find and they were awesome!!!

We would use them again in a heartbeat!!!

Heidi

 

[mobetsy]

Another vote for Southern Elegance! We chose to tip 20% because the service was so great, but it was our decision. I've recommended them repeatedly here; I'm sure other companies are good too, but I can speak first-hand to the high standards of SE.

 

[colormouse]

Justcruisin:

We have booked FL Tours and we were quoted for a limo and told that they do not autimaticaly inlcude the tip. They suggest a 20 % tip but I do not belive they charge you up front for it. You do need to pay the driver for the trip at time of pick up but we were told to tip the driver at the end. I would call Andy and double check. Golden Limo does not add the tip to the cost of the limo. He told me to tip accordingly. I have his email if you would like.

Coloemouse

 

[5by5]

Does anyone have the contact information for Southern Elegance?

5by5

 

[DutchsMommy]

Not sure if this is OK to post - if not it will get ***'d out I suppose.

https://southernelegancelimousines.com/Specials.htm


This is directly to the specials page, not the home page for Southern Elegance. They do currently have a MCO - WDW - Port - MCO special on for $210 for a Towncar - that is a good deal!

 

[5by5]

Thanks DucthsMommy!

5by5

 

[paulmc80]

I must say that we just booked Southern Elegance for our upcoming September cruise. We're going MCO-WDW, WDW-Port, Port-WDW, and WDW-MCO.
I really appreciated the professionalism of their response and the cofimation sheet for our reservation they sent for me to read, intial and fax back. Great responsiveness to questions as well.

 

[hydster]

paulmc--They were wonderful for our trip in May!~ We did only POR to the port and back to MCO but they were amazing to work with and the kids LOVED the ride along Minnie Mouse they provided!! We used a different service in 2002 (one that was recommended at the time on this board) and we got a van for 7 of us and they were good so we used them again for our MCO-POR in May and they STUNK! I wouldn't use them again for all the money in the world! The difference between them and Southern was amazing!! I hope you have as good of a time as we did!!!! And hopefully you get George as your driver! He was amazing!! He was our driver both ways and very impressive!

Heidi

 

[paulmc80]

That's always good to hear Heidi!
I was really impressed by Southern Elegance's reservation procedure. Actually the best I've seen so far. Reduces the communications errors that can occur and makes it clearer so we both understand what was reserved.