Who do you tip and how much?

[dakota5176]

Hi all,

I'm a little confused on tipping.
Do you tip:

the maid
concierge
waiters at meals you use fast pass on
anyone else I'm forgetting?

How much do you tip them?

I'm on a budget but I don't want to stiff people who expect and deserve a tip!

 

[Detailor]

Off the top of my head...

I generally leave a partial tip (perhaps half of what I'd leave for the full week) for the maid after the first night of a stay and then the rest of the tip at the end of the stay.

Waiters, yep. 15% to 20% of the pre-tax bill amount, depending on how good the service was.

Concierge attendant if they actually do something for you - giving you brochures or discount coupons doesn't count for me, but if they make a spa appointment, get tickets for a show or that type of thing then they should get a tip. Depends on how far out of the way you think that the concierge had to go to satisfy your needs. Generally, $5 to $10 should do it.

Valet parking attendant. Some people tip both the key attendant and the person who takes/gets the car for them. I tip a few dollars to the person who takes the car and person who brings it back. $3 to $5.

Bell hop. If someone takes your bags to your hotel room you should tip them. Same thing if you have someone pick up your bags when you leave. $2 or $3 per bag.

Curbside luggage attendant at the airport. If you take advantage of the curbside bag service you should tip the attendant. $2 per bag.

If you're using a taxi or car service you should tip the driver. 15% to 20% of the fare.

Anyone in the service sector who provides a service for you - hairdresser, masseuse, babysitter and such. A percentage or flat amount depending on the type of service. Unless you're going to use them again during your stay it doesn't have to be a lot.

Dick Taylor

 

[cah5525]

the maid...yes. and each day - because you may have a different housekeeper throughout the week. $0.50 per person per day minimum.
concierge...depends on how much they have to accommodate to service you
your dining bill will have a suggested tip amount at the bottom to guide you.
fast pass? no

 

[bankr63]

waiters at meals you use fast pass on

Do you mean Meal Plan dining? I don't think I've heard of Fast Pass Dining - could be an interesting concept though!

MP used to include a gratuity, but no longer does. You would want to tip the serving staff there as well.

 

[kathy884]

The advice you've gotten is good.

Here's what we do which from other travelers I've spoken too is pretty much in the norm:

For resturants and cabs 15% to 20%

If I'm doing valet parking I usually bring a bunch of two dollar bills and use one of these each time I get my car. Even, though, I'm not that big a tipper it makes me popular with the staff and they remember me as two dollar bills are a little bit of a novelty.

Maid -- $5 per day (every day as different staff on different days) // If it's a two bedroom condo with maid service every day I up that to $10.

I rarely do these other services in Orlando, but it is also customary to tip a tour guide if you take a special tour -- anywhere from $2 to $10 pp depending on length of tour and service received is usually what we do, and concierge (a little $2 tip for something quick and easy they do for you is much appreciated)

 

[Epcotopia]

I will say that the responses you have received thus far are spot on, so kudos to all!

Also I found this article this morning that sums up again what all the PP's have explained: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/a-cheat-sheet-on-tipping-do-s-and-don-ts.html