What is a reasonable tip for a driver?

Should You Tip Your Driver and How Much? The short answer is: yes, always, and the golden standard is at least 15-20% of the total fare cost. Drivers, like servers, valets, and the barista in your favorite coffee shop, are part of the service economy.



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And while there are no set rules for tipping, a gratuity of about 15 to 20 percent is generally expected, according to the etiquette experts at The Emily Post Institute.

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Remember the golden rule: You should tip 20% on the entire service cost, not per individual, says Schweitzer. So if your haircut and blow-dry cost $40 total, and your color was $60, your total service cost comes to $100. That means you should tip $20 divided between the colorist and stylist.

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Others may automatically include gratuity when the bill is drawn. If either of these instances is the case, then no, you do not need to tip on top of this price. However, if the service was exceptional and you had a wonderful experience, an additional tip is never a bad idea.

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Just as in Japan, it is not customary to tip in China. Tipping in China is generally uncommon and can even be considered rude or embarrassing in some circumstances so when taking a taxi, enjoying a refreshing drink or tucking into a delicious meal there's no requirement to leave any gratuities.

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