Tipping question - need advice!

[Bill in SD, CA]

My son, his date, and three other couples are renting a limo for senior prom. What is considered a reasonable "TIP" for the driver? I have no experience with this kind of thing.

Thanks,

Bill

[JacobM5727]

i think 15% like with other stuff
but i suck at math so i do 10% on about everything

[osprey4]

Yes, the 15% rule works for limo drivers as well. Only if there were unusual circumstances would I give more, or less for lousy service, as the case may be.

And 15% is pretty easy, take 1/10th, plus half of 1/10th. Always round up to the next dollar.

[alivin]

How much is a limo these days ?

[JacobM5727]

Vehicle Type National Rate Averages (based on a 3 hour rental)

Luxury sedan (1-4 passengers) $45-$60/hr + gratuity

Stretch limousine (1-8 passengers) $65-$125/hr + gratuity

Stretch SUV (1-14 passengers - Excursions, Hummers, etc.) $100-$300/hr + gratuity

Mini-buses / LimoCoaches / PartyBuses (22 passengers and up) $60-$200/hr + gratuity


says this one site http://www.marritonlimo.com/limousine_pricing_guide.htm

[Mike]

I like riding in just a regular stretch limo..
Personally I am like Jacob, I don't like math so I just stick to 10% with everything.

[Evilsinner]

my technique is double the tax

[George VII]

Oh, I thought you were talking about Cow Tipping!

[Terminal23]

I always use this rule. I always tip at least 30%.This way I know they'll never spit in my food when I order at a resturant. I don't know how that would apply to a Limo though?Using my logic I think it would assure me that the driver would not try to run me over after we were done with him or her.

[kenyg]

as a rule - I start off at 20% - but cruddy service can bring that all the way down to zero in a hurry