Should you tip the driver of a car dealerships car shuttle. Tipping is expected in mexico and the etiquette is similar to the united states and canada. If you want to know how exactly to tip a shuttle driver, here are. Most of the staff are not locals but come from other areas of mexico or other countries. I expect we will soon see tipping at mortuaries and hospital intensive care units. Whether theres a jar for tips or not, you should hand off a dollar or two to the driver as youre getting dropped off. Shuttle bus driver tipping if youre staying at an allinclusive youll most likely have a shuttle bus from the airport to the resort arranged. We load, drive them safely, unload and get little from many people. If you are planning an activity, like sailing, bring 20% of that activity fee for a tip. Etiquette for tipping air airport shuttle drivers jacksonville. A 10 peso tip is typical if you are helped with your bags.
Generally speaking, its not really a thing to tip taxi drivers here. I made the reservation over the phone and was asked if i wanted to prepay a tip or would i be paying cash. Otherwise, you can use this tipping guide to give you an idea of the appropriate tipping ranges for each step of your stay. Europe customs on tipping shuttle service driver airport transport hello all, i am looking for some feedback of customs for tipping shuttle. Feb, 2018 in america, we tip for coffee we order on our phone and pick up at a counter, and tip jars are popping up everywhere from dry cleaners to lumber yards.
Transportation services whether youre taking the airport shuttle or youre hiring a personal driver for your transportation to the hotel, you should tip your driver if youve received good service. Is it customary to tip the driver for the airport transfers and if so, about how much. Tipping hotel shuttle drivers fodors travel talk forums. But a private transfer is a lovely way to begin a vacation in cabo. For a limo or taxi driver, the rate is usually around 1015% of the total fare. This standard also goes for airport shuttle operators. The amount you tip is at your discretion and should be based on the quality of service you received. There are different types of shuttle services and routes that drivers provide. In mexico, tipping is customary and expected in many situations.
On my own or with just one or two other family members, i prefer to save money and to take a shared shuttle or to rent a car. He was at the end of a really tough shift that had him working all night and the early morning airport runs. The shuttle driver securely brings you to your destination, whether to the airport, house, or hotel. I think people confuse the tip expected by a shuttle driver that only drives a few miles from a airport hotel to the airport and our shuttle service that drives. A shuttle driver does not usually own the busshuttle he drives unlike a cab driver that may own the taxi and a shuttlebus driving license doesnt cost a ton of money unlike a cab driver license. I personally have not, but i know another driver who has. In most restaurants, the tips are pooled together and divided among all the servers, even the kitchen staff in some cases. That said, if you have lots of bags and he helps you with them in and out of the trunk most likely or into your hotel, you can leave.
Tipping etiquette when checking into a hotel usa today. Shuttle services differ from other traditional transportation options but still fall under the category of service employees. I consider tips as a way of showing thanks for a good service received and not as a means to ensure it. Mar 04, 2012 the op may have been asking about a hotel shuttle or cruise line shuttle, not sure, but we often take transfers between airports to resorts and the driver typically does the heavy work in mexico, for example, while at resorts in other areas the bellman takes charge, so you tip accordingly. There seemed to be a lot of controversy around using uber in cancun. You can start tipping as soon as you enter the country by tipping the guy who helps you with your bags to your transfer busvan.
In mexico and throughout the world, tipping is an economic gratitude, which is awarded to the person who gave us good service by the use of any product or service it is usually 16% to the midwest and 11% in coastal and border of the mexican republic. Mar 16, 2020 when tipping at restaurants in mexico, its much better to leave pesos than dollars. If it is a small tour, you can tip 15% to 20% of the cost, depending on service. Tipping in cancun best guide for cancun in 2020 cancuncare. Tipping is never mandatory except for the 10% already included in your restaurant tab but if your guide, instructor, driver or service staff made your stay particularly enjoyable consider giving them a gratuity. When tipping at restaurants in mexico, its much better to leave pesos than dollars. While these services are free, giving the driver a tip.
People cant buy their weekly supply of tortillas with a few dollar bills. Tipping means you notice and appreciate his performance. It is customary in mexico to hand the tip directly to the captain rather than a crew member. Apr 14, 2020 shuttle bus driver tipping if youre staying at an allinclusive youll most likely have a shuttle bus from the airport to the resort arranged. The prices on menus in mexico are the complete price. Hi, all the shuttle bus drivers have a tips box at the front which you pass as you get off. What is the usual policy on tipping shuttle bus drivers for offsite car rental companies e. We are using usa transfer and not sure how much to tip. Not only does tipping reward the good service youve already received, but it may also help to ensure special treatment throughout your stay at a hotel or. Many people in the mexican service industry rely on tips as a large part of their income. Your comment about tipping the server directly is relevant. Hi, i am using super shuttle for the first time to get to and from the airport.
For large tours, you should tip between 50 70 pesos per day per person. You generally wont get any flak if you neglect to give a tip, though your server may call you codo behind your back, which is slang for cheap and literally means elbow. I think people confuse the tip expected by a shuttle driver that only drives a few miles from a airport hotel to the airport and our shuttle service that drives over mountains and in city traffic 100 plus miles. Mar 24, 2018 15 tips for tipping in cancun, mexico as i arrived in cancun and got ready to board my airport transfer, i realized with a panic that i had no idea what to tip my shuttle driver. Tipping policies vary among cruise lines, but each one tells you when you board what is appropriate, rossi says. On the other hand, for a shuttle driver, no matter if theres a tip jar or not, it is appropriate to hand the driver a dollar or two at a minimum.
Apr 17, 2020 the tipping ritual is so commonplace that it is also plays a significant role in mexicos informal, cashdriven economy. Mexicos tipping culture is impromptu and often spontaneous. Those courtesy shuttles you take from the airport to the car rental parking lot and from your hotel into town shouldnt be viewed as a completely free ride. A 20% tip is not heard of much by people living in or experience with being in mexico. Culture, beaches, desert, jungle, mountains, history, party towns and lively friendly locals, mexico has it all. If you have bags, a good rule of thumb is to tip the driver one dollar per bag, especially if they are heavy. The tipping ritual is so commonplace that it is also plays a significant role in mexicos informal, cashdriven economy. If you want to reward his prompt service, you cant go wrong with tipping him. How much do you tip the driver to take you from the airport in cancun to playa on average. He rearended another driver because he dozed off and ended up losing his job. However, if your driver helps you with your luggage it is courteous to tip around 10 pesos. Avid fisherman believe that you should tip the captaincrew a minimum of 1520% of the charter. Tip for shuttle driver playa del carmen forum tripadvisor.
Read on to learn the guidelines for tipping shuttle service drivers. United states tipping hotel shuttle drivers the hotel we are staying at has a shuttle driver that will take us to the nearest subway station. We will be there for 4 days and will probably need. Tipping is always optional although the people serving you will appreciate the small token of your appreciation in exchange for good service. In america, we tip for coffee we order on our phone and pick up at a counter, and tip jars are popping up everywhere from dry cleaners to lumber yards. Oct 09, 2019 how much to tip shuttle driver in mexico. If youre flying into cancun and looking on how to get to tulum a private shuttle is the easiest, fastest, and often the cheapest option. There are many guided tours in mexico, covering all the famous sites. Depending on your route and length, tipping can differ.
The trend is going from 15% and moving up lately but still you should not feel cheap by leaving a 15% tip. Tipping is proper etiquette and costs you less than youd pay a taxi driver for the same ride. You now have the option to leave a tip on uber in mexico. It is not necessary to tip your driver, but it is considerate to give 10 pesos per bag if they help with your luggage. The op may have been asking about a hotel shuttle or cruise line shuttle, not sure, but we often take transfers between airports to resorts and the driver typically does the heavy work in mexico, for example, while at resorts in other areas the bellman takes charge, so you tip accordingly. We are probably going to use usatransfers for our 2 way private transfers to and from the airport to hotel zone. Sometimes a shuttle begins at the airport and ends at the hotel while other times a driver can escort you through the city to different events. Customs on tipping shuttle service driver airport transport.
Once your ride is complete, go back onto the app and you can leave 10, 15 or 20 pesos for the driver. Iirc, taxi drivers are splitting the fare with the taxi company. Mainly because you usually have to negotiate on the price first. Tipping airport shuttle driver cabo san lucas forum. Tipping service employees who strive to provide above and beyond for their clients is a widely accepted policy. Given that bus transport around the city is fairly cheap, is it still customary to tip the driver.
Feb 21, 2017 most of the staff are not locals but come from other areas of mexico or other countries. You can start tipping as soon as you enter the country by tipping the guy who helps you with your bags to your transfer bus van. If the driver is knowledgeable of to get quickly to my destination and manages to miss the majority of the pot holes in baltimore, then i do give a couple dollars as a tip. Tipping shuttle bus and taxi drivers in cancun although shuttle bus and taxi drivers do not always expect. We have booked our transportation from and to the airport through best day. Do you and how much do you tip your private airport transfer. It is not common in cancun to tip your taxi driver. Europe customs on tipping shuttle service driver airport transport hello all, i am looking for some feedback of customs for tipping shuttlevan drivers. The general rule for tipping in cabs is 15 to 20 percent per taxi ride, which usually equates to a dollar or two. Many hotels offer guests a complimentary shuttle service b y picking them up for the airport and bringing them to the hotel. Who to tip and how much to tip in mexico everything playa. Supershuttle may release account information when we believe, in good faith, that such release is reasonably necessary to i comply with law, ii enforce or apply the terms of any of our user agreements or iii protect the rights, property or safety of supershuttle. The reason i ask is because it wouldnt make sense for me to use the shuttle service if the tipping is equivalent to a bus ticket. Transportation services whether youre taking the airport shuttle or youre hiring a personal driver for your transportation to the hotel, you should.
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