As a rule of thumb, the longer you need your bus rental, the more you should tip your driver. Travel planners tend to tip in the 10-15% range for day trips and one-time shuttle services, while multi-day journeys with overnight stops tend to earn drivers closer to a 15-20% tip.

Tipping a shuttle bus driver is standard etiquette in many parts of the world, particularly in North America, but the amount depends on the service provided. For a standard airport or hotel shuttle where the driver simply drives the vehicle, a tip of $1 to $2 per person is appreciated. However, the most important factor is luggage handling; if the driver helps you load and unload multiple heavy bags from the rack, it is customary to tip $1 to $2 per bag. For a long-distance shared shuttle (such as a 2-hour van ride from an airport to a ski resort), the tip should be higher, typically 10% to 15% of the fare, or about $5 to $10 per person. If you are using a free "parking lot" shuttle, a single dollar is a polite gesture but not always expected. Always try to have small bills ready, as shuttle drivers rarely have change. While tipping is technically "optional," these drivers often rely on gratuities to supplement their hourly wages, especially in high-traffic tourist destinations or hotel hubs.