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Summer Tipping Guide

Sue | July 25, 2011 | 0 Comments

Going on vacation or sending kids to camp and not sure how much gratuity you should give? I know this is something that I struggle with all the time so here are some of the scenarios I have run into.

Person	The Tip	Additional notes
Airport Skycap	$1 to $3 per bag	If they do the curbside check-in for you or you have oversized items such as skis or gold clubs, then you might want to tip a few extra dollars
Valet Parking Attendant	Average $2 to $3	In luxury hotels & large cities up to $5 – especially if they assist you with loading luggage or information.
Taxi, limo or car driver	15% of the total fare	Make sure the tip is not already included in the quote when booking with a limo company. If they made extra stops or suggestions to make your day more enjoyable, then tip an extra 5%.
Emergency Roadside service	$5 to $20	For a quick jump start $5 is fine, but for changing a tire or towing your car to the nearest station, you want to tip more.
Camp Counselor	If permitted, $10 for per week.	Check the policy as not all allow tipping.
Dog Groomer	15 to 20%	For larger dogs or extra treatment give a little extra
Dog Walker	15 to 20%	Pets are like family so you want them to be taken care of.
Gardner or pool cleaner	$20 to $50	Give the tip at the end of the summer or during the holidays.
House Sitter	$3 to 5 per day	If you feel they will not accept money, then bring them a gift back from your travels.
Instructors	Not necessary	When you pay for a trainer, tennis instructor, or piano teacher, they are paid by the hour or session, so there is no need to tip.
Hair Stylist	10 to 20%	Most stylists now pay to rent their station and all of their own styling products and tools. If you have long or thick hair or are taking up 1 to 2 hours of their time, lean towards 20%. For children’s haircuts that take much less time, 10 to 15% is fine.