When someone in the service industry does a good job, nothing says it better than a tip! Although tipping is personal choice, monetary gratuities let the limo driver know: Hey, thank you! I appreciate everything you’ve done, so much, that I’m willing to give you a little extra $$.
The idea is, if you use their service again, and chances are you will, the driver will remember your nice deed and they will provide perhaps even better service than they have to. For example helping you with luggage, getting you that coffee or newspapers, making a quick stop somewhere, planning routes smarter to ensure you’re on time, and even listen to your problems and be a friend.
Some limo companies include the driver’s gratuity in the contract, so you should read it carefully to determine if you will need to add a tip. If the gratuity is included in your rental fees, you may still want to tip the driver if he has done an excellent job. You may need to ask the company if the full gratuity will be paid to the driver. You can give more if you think he or she has done a stellar job this year. Doorman: $20 to $100. Whatever you give, consider giving each doorman the same amount to be fair. The limo industry shortchanges drivers on this tip issue - prepaid fares with 20% gratuity included. At least that is what they tell the clients. Drivers never see that tip, it an industry.
It’s a win-win situation!
They rely on your tips to supplement their income and support themselves and their families. And you get the best possible limo service, without compromises.
How do you tip a limo driver? How much?
The best thing would be to get familiar with your limo reservation contract and read the fine print that explains the charges and shows you the cost breakdown of the trip. Sometimes, 15% tip is automatically included, other times it’s at your discretion. So just be informed.
Tips are usually 15%, but it’s not set in stone. You can give more if you want, but usually everyone would expect 15%.
But 15% based on what figure? You basically take the total of your fare before taxes or any additional charges and you multiply that with 0.15 That gives you the total tip amount.
For example:
Flat Rate: $55 (not including tax)
Standard Gratuity: 15%
Tip: $8.25 (55 * 0.15)
At Toronto Airport Limousine all reservations are subject to 15% driver gratuity. This is automatically included in your trip cost. If you feel like the driver has provided you with exceptional service feel free to tip more directly. At the same time, it doesn’t hurt to rate the service on the Internet and write a nice, positive review and let the whole world know.
19 Aug 2016
Wedding Tipping
Wedding tipping has always been a personal expression of gratitude for service given and appreciated. The question of tipping those persons responsible for assisting you in your wedding planning is one of obvious importance and concern.
Gratuities are almost always added into the final bill, whether you have hired a private catering company or are using one of the finest hotel facilities. The question has been asked, “Is it proper to tip the servers, when I have already paid a gratuity in my contracted price?” The answer is, of course, “tipping has always been a personal expression of gratitude for service given and appreciated.” For instance, if a particular server has spent his evening providing you service, over and above your expectations, and you choose to give that individual a “tip,” that choice is entirely up to you. It should be given for extra special services only. It is not required, as the gratuity has, as noted, already been paid. The customary amount would be up to 15%.
Others falling into the above category, include catering managers, hotel banquet managers, waiters, waitresses, bartenders and bridal consultants. Tipping a hostess or captain would fall in the 1% to 2% range. Remember, this has already been added to your final bill and additional tipping is just that. Additional tipping!
Coat Room Attendants: It is customary to give fifty cents per guest. However, it may be to your advantage to arrange for a flat fee prior to the event.
Limousine Driver: A tip of 15% is the appropriate amount to be given to your limo driver. Be sure to read your contract, as the tip has often already been added into the final bill.
Florists, Photographers, Bakers, Musicians: Tipping only for extra special services, up to 15%.
Civil Ceremony Officials: (Judge, Justice of the Peace, City Clerk) In years gone by, it was considered improper to “ask” a set fee for services rendered. However, today, you may find a “suggested” donation for those in public service. In a recent survey, it was found the average gratuity was between $75 and $100. If travel is involved, an additional gratuity is expected.
How Much Gratuity Do You Give A Limo Driver
Clergymen, Rabbis, Priests: No less than a $75 donation is considered proper and it is rare to find anyone giving less than a $100 gratuity for the wedding officiant. This donation should be given to the best man prior to the ceremony. Following the proceedings, he will then give it to the officiant. If travel is involved, an additional gratuity is appreciated.
Organist and Musician: Fees for church organists and musicians are often included in the rental fee for the church. When this is not the case, a gratuity of no less than $35 is appropriate, but in a recent survey, the average was $50 for each person. When the organist and musician (soloist) are close friends of the couple or family, the gratuity averaged $75.
How Much Gratuity Do You Give A Limo Drivers