Do valets make a lot of money?

The average valet driver salary ranges between $22,000 and $41,000 in the US. Valet drivers' hourly rates in the US typically range between $10 and $19 an hour. Valet drivers earn the highest salaries in Vermont (40,207), Massachusetts (39,121), and North Dakota (37,296).



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After all, you want to show your appreciation for their service, but you also don't want to overdo it or feel uncomfortable. If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: The standard tip for valet parking at a 5-star hotel is $5-$10 per vehicle.

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At many luxury hotels, valet parking is the only game in town, with no self-parking option. Remember that you are under no obligation to tip, but it's certainly customary to do so.

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But, at minimum, it's customary to tip when you check in and out of the hotel. If you're not happy with the service, don't tip. You don't have to reward bad behavior. If your valet drove your car too fast or wasn't polite when delivering your car, you are under no obligation to tip.

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Whether valet parking is complimentary or incurs a fee, it is customary to tip at least a dollar. It's customary to tip both when dropping off and picking up your car. Most people do both, as the valet staff may differ for your arrival and departure. Tip more if you need special services from your parking attendant.

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On nights that aren't busy and the “valet full” sign isn't on display, a $20 tip is often enough to have them leave your car up front. While this isn't a big deal at a lot of the smaller, free valets, it can save a lot of time (even more than a “first up”) at large paid ones.

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As we said above, a good rule of thumb for tipping a valet in 2023 is between $3 and $5. Most people tip right in the middle ($4). Keep in mind, this is a baseline. If your driver does something to go above and beyond the call of duty, you can always tip more to show recognition of that extra effort.

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Tip the valet, even if the service is free. Valet attendants make a good deal of their income from tips. Again, the standard amount is $2-5. If they've offered special services, like assistance with luggage, give them more.

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The standard tip for hotel housekeeping in the U.S. is $2 to $5 per day, says Cohorst. Now, with all the additional work housekeeping must accomplish, it's only fair to tip a consistent $5 per day—even more, if you're feeling exceptionally benevolent.

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It's customary
In the United States, tipping is customary for services such as valet. You may not like it or agree with it but that is just the way it is and when you don't tip it is a breach of custom. Valet drivers usually get paid a base rate and then will split the tips with whomever was working the same shift.

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If you only tip once, it should be when you receive your car back from the parking lot. Whether you tip both times or only upon receiving the car is mostly a matter of personal preference. If you want to be generous, feel free to tip both of them.

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You may be wondering if tipping housekeeping makes sense if they never clean your room. Not surprisingly, the answer is still yes. There are several reasons for this. Due to the pandemic, many hotels reduced the frequency of housekeeping services, and haven't brought it back.

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