Tip on “inclusive” fare

[k5xs]

DW an I are flying into MCO next week for a week at POFQ.

I scanned reviews for car services and found one with outstanding reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor.

The round trip fare is quoted as $200 “inclusive.” I asked by email if “inclusive” includes gratuity and received a response that yes, it does.

I hate to come across as cheap, and wonder if it’s appropriate to still tip, but I hate to ruin this for others.

What do others here think? Still tip?

(Many years ago in high school I worked for tips, so maybe I’m too sympathetic.)

 

[_19disnA]

If the company replied that tipping is already included, then I wouldn't tip. Yelp manipulates the way reviews display, so I would never depend on their information.

 

[SteveH]

It's totally up to you. I am of the belief that if the "tip" is included in the fee it's no longer a tip and I don't add more on top.

 

[Lewisc]

I would consider tipping extra if I took advantage of a grocery stop, definitely if I went a few minutes over the time offered. I would tip extra extra if the driver did something out of the ordinary, such as dissassembling an ECV so it would fit.

I've reserved a car service where I had the option of adding on the gratuity. I always say somethin like I had the tip added on, make sure you get it. I'd probably even say something where the tip is automatic.

edited...auto correct is evil

 

[Evita_W]

Definitely tip extra if they do something above and beyond what is normal.