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How much do you tip a taxi in Chicago?

Tipping. Taxi drivers, bartenders, and waiters generally receive a 20% gratuity on the pre-tax amount of your bill for standard service, though it is appropriate to leave a 25%-plus gratuity for exceptional service. Hotel doormen and valet parking attendants are tipped approximately $2.



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Generally speaking, with fares up to $15, a $3 dollar tip is sufficient. For rides with a fare that falls between $15 and $33 dollars, a $5 tip is appropriate. For rides that cost more than $33, a tip of 20 percent to 30 percent is considered appropriate.

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Most drivers pay for the privilege of driving an agency cab. Your tips are all they make in salary. 15-20%. And if you're thinking of not tipping that much, please don't take a cab.

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Transportation Tipping Cab driver: 15 percent to 20 percent tip of the fare. (Find out ahead of time if your cabbie accepts a credit card. If he or she doesn't, make sure you have enough cash for both fare and tip.)

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Tipping isn't mandatory in Germany. Instead, it's seen as a gesture of appreciation for a good experience. A tip is always welcome, but in Germany, it's usually based directly on the quality of service. If you're satisfied, leaving a tip is a way to show it.

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Tipping. Taxi drivers, bartenders, and waiters generally receive a 20% gratuity on the pre-tax amount of your bill for standard service, though it is appropriate to leave a 25%-plus gratuity for exceptional service. Hotel doormen and valet parking attendants are tipped approximately $2.

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Tipping taxi drivers in Chicago It's common to tip 10% in Chicago for a longer journey, and if you were helped with your luggage. For short journeys the easiest option is to round up the bill to the nearest significant amount in US dollars.

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Taxis. For taxis, just round up to the next euro on the fare (to pay a €13 fare, give €14); for a long ride, to the nearest 10 (for a €76 fare, give €80). If the cabbie hauls your bags and zips you to the airport to help you catch your flight, you might want to toss in a little more.

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Yes, you are; 10% is pretty standard for a London black cab. You don't actually have to tip at all, but I at least round up the change. And once I tipped a taxi driver with a quarter pound of black olives, but that's another story.

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How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.

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If you're not sure how much or how little to tip, go with the 10 percent rule. In most places across Europe, a 10 percent tip is considered fair or even generous and won't offend.

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