How much should I tip the limousine chauffeur is a question that comes up often during prom season. This also arises during weddings and nights out on the town as well. All the planning has been doing, everyone in the party is excited and ready to go, the money has been pooled and then someone mentions the tip.

Unlike the sliding scale used at restaurants when tipping a waiter or waitress; the one used for limo drivers is different. The duties that they perform during their time with the clients is different and in turn deserves a different scale in regards to tips.

In modern society we show appreciation through tipping for good service. When the limo chauffeur performs well they should be compensated at or above the standard rate. When they perform poorly they should be tipped at the low end of the standard scale. In today\’s economy the scale ranges from 15 percent to 25 percent.

When trying to figure out how much to tip a chauffeur one should consider things like punctuality, courtesies, driving skills, training and knowledge of the area. In order to have a safe and fun evening the driver should possess all of these things. Being able to provide a great evening with these skills will result in a great tip.

Some companies roll the tip into the price of the package you order. You will want to double check this when setting up the limo service. Generally the tip they will include is around 15 percent. If the customer would like to tip in addition to the included gratuity that is up to them, if they don\’t that is fine. The driver is already covered and this option works well on short jobs such as proms and concert runs.

Food and beverage services, red carpets, and photography are some of the special services that some limo companies offer. When obtaining packages that include these services the tip may be included, but it always a good rule of thumb to tip a little bit more as a thank you to the driver as they are the ones that will be looking after these options to make sure they run smoothly throughout the night.

When in a bigger city the customer will want to budget for a bigger tip. As a general rule the drivers are expected to do more in cities like New York or Chicago such as helping carry bags to and from the doors, etc. These rules are more of a local custom and not set in stone, but the higher end of the scale is usually the normal routine.

Whether it be for prom, girls night out or a wedding you will always want to do your homework before renting a limo. No matter how good or horrible the limo driver is, they are going to be a part of your evening from the time they open the door the first time to the end of the night. You will want to pay attention to everything that they do and base your tip on that. If they were amazing and helpful then tip generously as a thank you. If they left something to be desired then tip on the low end of the scale and they will get the hint. No matter what the situation always tip something. It is common courtesy and just plain old good manners.

Author Bio: Diamond Limousine Service provides Toronto limousine services for weddings, special occasions, corporate, funerals, airport service and entertaining transportation needs. Call us to satisfy your Toronto Limo needs: 5468 Heatherleigh Avenue, Mississauga, ON L5V 2N9 (905) 273-7037

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