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How much do you tip Limo Drivers?

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  1. RossoCorsaItaly

    RossoCorsaItaly F1 Rookie Rossa Subscribed

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    Never been in a limo, not sure what to tip them. I hate undertipping people.
     
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    How far are they taking you? How much is the ride costing? Were they a good driver? (I have been with some bad limo drivers). My dad uses CLS transport all the time to the airport (110 miles). He usually tips about $60-80.
     
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    What about Town Car transfers to the airport? About 25 miles. I only give like $20 each way. The ride is about $125 round trip.
     
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    I usually tip in the 20% range.
     
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    20%
     
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    I agree with the 20%

    But when I was in Vegas, even though it only took 30 minutes from Mirage to Mandalay bay. They charged me for an hour, I still tipped at least 20% But should I have?

    I took several one hour limos that weekend and the ride was always about 30 minutes.
     
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  7. Buffarino

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    Took 30 min to go from Mirage to Mandalay? Did you make the guy stay on the Strip the whole way, or what?
     
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    It's in the fine print that they "dont do" rides under an hour, therefore your charged the minimum rate. The driver doesn't see a penny of that hour rate. So you should probably tip. Next time tell him to take the scenic route so it takes longer
     
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    Jump out of the limo,slip him a $20 note in his breast pocket,give him a light slap across the cheek and tell him to be good to his mother :p
    Thats more than enough :D
     
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    thats more my liking for a limo driver.... :D
     
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    A good limo driver can make or break a night out. When they do more for you, tip them more.
     
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    This is the real tip!!! :)
     
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    Having been out in a limo with Darth I can vouch for that statement. ;)
     
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    at least 20%.
     
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    I told him to take the scenic route. I guess traffic was lite. Twice!
     
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