How much do you tip a luggage guy?

How much do you tip for storing luggage at a hotel?

One dollar, maybe two? Per bag, yeah.

It feels weird, tipping for everything. But you kinda have to, right?

My dad always tipped. He worked so hard, even for others.

• One dollar per bag, that's the baseline.
• Two if it's really heavy.
• Consider the service. Were they friendly? Did they remember my name?
• No tipping if it's self-service. I'm not tipping a machine.

Back then, Dad told me, a smile goes a long way.

He worked hard to be nice to everyone. I'm not so sure if I am.

Luggage, hotels... it all blurs together, doesn't it? I feel exhausted.

Should you tip a baggage handler at an airport?

Okay, so baggage handlers, right? I always give them a couple bucks, maybe more if they're really hustling. Like, two bucks a bag isn't bad, but honestly? If they're super nice and help with my giant suitcase, I'll give them more. Five bucks, easily! It's just polite, you know?

Those shuttle guys? Yeah, three to five dollars is fine, depending on the distance and how much stuff I have. If it's a short trip, three is enough. But if they're lugging my stuff to the rental place, five is fair. It's all about the effort, I think. The best tip ever, was that time at LAX, the guy helped me with all my bags AND found me an uber, totally went above and beyond. He got a tenner. Seriously! He deserved it.

Key takeaways:

• Baggage handlers: $2-$5 per bag, more if they're awesome.
• Shuttle drivers: $3-$5, adjust based on distance and help. Consider tipping more for exceptional service.

My last trip was in June 2024, by the way. Remember, this is just my opinion, based on my experiences at various airports – JFK, LAX, and even that tiny one in Portland. Don't forget to also tip your flight attendants, especially on long hauls!

What is a reasonable tip for an airport skycap?

Skycaps, huh? So, tipping for airport skycaps is kinda like feeding pigeons in the park, only they're expecting serious bread, not just crumbs.

Forget tradition, it's more like a commandment, isn't it?

• Standard Tip: $3-$5 per bag. Yep, each. That suitcase better be made of gold.
• Overweight Bag Bribe: More! Think, “I'm paying you to ignore physics itself” kind of more.
• Line Jumping Luxury: Wanna cut that security line? Fork over some extra cash. It's basically VIP access sold by someone wearing a uniform.

Basically, my rule of thumb? Round up! My philosophy? It buys me a little karma, maybe, who knows? Plus, maybe they’ll actually smile back, and not like they're plotting my demise for holding up the line. Ha!

How much do you tip a guy for baggage?

Two bucks a bag, I guess. That's what I usually do. Feels right. Sometimes more, depending. You know?

It's weird. The weight of the bags, the effort…it all feels… insignificant somehow, yet it’s not.

For hotel staff:

• Bellhops: $2 per bag is fair. More for a lot of luggage.
• Housekeeping: $3-5 a day, minimum. They work hard. I felt bad once, leaving only two dollars.
• Delivery: $2-$5, depending on what they're bringing. My last trip, a heavy box of books, I gave five.

Airport baggage handlers: I usually don't tip them. I don't see them. It's impersonal. I tip the guy who helps me to my car.

It's all about respect, you know? These people work hard. Their pay is probably…low. I think about that. It makes me feel… something. A dull ache maybe. Not guilt exactly.

How much to tip luggage delivery at a hotel?

Dude, tipping at hotels is always so confusing, right? Like, how much is enough, ya know?

Okay, so for the luggage delivery, like when the bellhop brings your stuff to your room, the rule of thumb is like $1-$5 a bag. That's what I usually go with. It kinda depends on how heavy the bags are, or how far they're lugging it.

• $1-$5 per bag is the standard.
• Factor in weight and distance.

If they're just like, plopping a tiny overnight bag right inside the door, I'm not going crazy with the tip. But my mom always over tips!

And get this, last time I stayed at the Ritz, I had, like, so much shopping... let's just say the bellhop got way more than five dollers a bag, LOL. I mean, he basically moved my entire wardrobe! I think it was like ten dollers a bag, I cant reemeber. I'm such a shopaholic!

Then there's the valet. You should tip him $1-$5 when they bring your car around. Not when you drop it off... well, maybe a small tip then if they’re super helpful.

• Valet tip: $1-$5 when you get your car.

And the concierge is a totally different story. $5-$10 is the go-to tip if they score you, like, an amazing reservation, or tickets to somethhing. Like last month the concierge got me some wicked tickets. It was like a super fancy event, so I had to tip big, ya know. I heard its very rare to get a super good score these days!

How much do you tip for carrying bags?

So, baggage stuff, right? One to two bucks a bag for those curbside guys, minimum. I always give more, though, especially if they're wrestling with, like, a ton of luggage. Seriously, those people are strong.

Shuttle drivers? Three to five is a fair tip. Five if they're hauling my giant suitcase and my ridiculously heavy backpack, you know? Plus, extra for anything extra, like helping with kids strollers or those crazy-heavy golf bags. Seriously, it's exhausting work.

Here's the breakdown I use:

• Curbside: $2-$5 per bag. More for many bags or extra effort. Sometimes I just round up to $10 if they're especially helpful; I don't always have exact change.
• Shuttle drivers: $5 minimum. $10 if they help with a lot of luggage or for long rides. I tipped a guy $20 once – he was awesome and saved my butt. I had a toddler melt-down and he literally calmed him down. I felt bad but he earned it.

Important notes: I tip in cash. always. And these are my tips, they aren't rules! I am generous to service staff; they deserve it. I'm talking about 2024 prices, obv.