How Much Do You Tip a Limo Driver?

Introduction

Using a limo service can be a convenient way to get from the airport into town, a memorable part of your wedding, a great way to get around town on prom night, or a fun party bus night.

Do You Tip Limo Drivers?

Yes, you should tip your limousine driver because it’s customary to tip limo drivers.  That said, how much you tip your driver should depend on the level of service that you receive. That’s because tips are meant to be a reward for good service and a way to express your displeasure if you received bad service. If your limo driver was terrible, feel free not to tip at all.

Before tipping, make sure to check whether the tip is already paid for or not. There are two situations where this happens. First, the limo company might have a mandatory tip policy, and a 15-20% tip is already added to your bill. This is very common in the limo industry, particularly with wedding and prom packages! Secondly, if someone else paid for your limo, they might have added the tip for your chauffeur. Check and don’t double tip!

Limo companies pay their drivers relatively low salaries in the expectation that they will make that up in customer tips. This sort of practice is common across the service industry in the United States and is not unique to limo drivers.

How Much Do You Tip a Limo Driver?

You should tip between 15 and 20% of the total bill, depending on the level of customer service you received, with 15% being an appropriate tip for good service. Only tip 20% if the driver went above and beyond.

If you received poor service, feel free to tip 10% or not at all, depending on the circumstances.

Limo companies with mandatory tipping rates charge either 15 or 20% of the total bill at the time of booking. If you are concerned about tipping in advance of your limo ride, you should try to find a limousine service that allows you to tip the driver directly on the day of your ride.

How Do I Tip The Limo Driver?

Tip the limo driver in cash at the end of the ride. If payment is taken at the end of the ride and not prepaid, you will have the option of tipping by credit card.

If your booking included mandatory tips, everything will be paid for at the time you book the limousine.

Interactive Limo Tip Calculator

To help you calculate how much to tip your limousine driver, we create a free limo tip calculator. It’s easy to use and self-explanatory so check it out below!