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How much do you tip private shuttles in Cancun?

Any tip is gratefully received, so what is the tipping etiquette for drivers in Cancun and the Riviera Maya? In general you should tip your Cancun shuttle driver 50 pesos per person on board. That's about $2.50 USD but please remember that it is best to use the local currency of pesos for tipping!



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It is not customary to tip taxi drivers unless they help you move a lot of bags or people or they do something extra beyond the drive to your destination. Public buses there is no need to tip but for private resort shuttles you should consider a tip of 20 pesos per person.

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Tipping etiquette: While it is always a good idea to tip your shuttle driver, it is important to know what the customary amount is. In general, it is recommended to tip $1-2 per person, or $5-10 if you have a larger group.

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For a one-week stay at an all-inclusive resort, a couple should budget to spend about $150 US (or the local currency equivalent) total in tips. This means that you should bring about $20 in small bills with you to spend on tips throughout the day.

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A private shuttle from the airport is a service that picks up and drops off passengers exclusively at their requested location. This type of shuttle is often used by friends or family members who are traveling together.

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There's no standard for tipping your airport parking shuttle driver. However, it's always kind to offer something to shuttle drivers. They work long hours driving frustrated travelers back and forth from parking to terminals. Rain or shine, heat or cold, they help people get where they need to be.

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According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), guests should tip housekeeping anywhere between $1 to $5 per night for a mid-range or business hotel. For luxury hotels where the staff offers daily cleaning services and nightly turndown services, guests should leave a little more.

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It's up to you how much you tip, but the recommended amount in Mexico is between 10% – 20% (15% is a good standard in tourist areas) of the bill or ticket price.

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How much should I tip in Cancun? For both self-service buffets and menu items, a tip of at least 10 percent is recommended. For hotel porter, $ 1-2 is the norm. Hotel maids should be tipped, at least, $3 a day.

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While tipping is a discretionary and optional gesture, at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and others, it is certainly encouraged.

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The best currency to bring to Mexico is a mix of pesos and US dollars. Use the dollars to pay for tours, entrance fees, accommodation, and travel. For everything else use pesos.

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Do you tip at the airport? How much do you tip for baggage? Senning recommends $1 or $2 per bag for curbside baggage handlers and offsite airport shuttle drivers who help load and unload luggage.

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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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An airport taxi is a designated taxi service for airport passengers to travel to and from the airport. On the other hand, airport shuttle services are transportation services for a lesser distance. They have fixed routes and fixed prices for all passengers.

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While tipping may not be required at some all-inclusive resorts, many guests prefer to do so.

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Front Desk Clerks, Concierge
These tasks usually fall to the hotel concierge, who customarily receives tips for his service. Tip between $5 and $10 for exceptional service. Should the front desk staff or a concierge score you a seat at the hottest restaurant, tip up to $25.

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