How much do you tip the luggage guy?

How much do you tip a bag drop guy?

Five bucks max. Eighteen-year-old? Two to five. Cab call? Same.

Key Considerations:

• Service Quality: Adjust accordingly. Exceptional service warrants more.
• Location: Upscale courses? Expect higher tips. My recent round at Torrey Pines? Ten.
• Your Budget: Don't break the bank, but be generous. Cheapskate vibes are unpleasant.

Additional Notes (My Experiences):

• Last month at my local course, I gave a kid five. He seemed happy.
• Always have cash. Credit cards aren't common. Learned that the hard way.
• My usual tip is $5. Unless they're truly awful. Then less.
• Don’t forget the cart guy. He deserves something too. Five bucks feels right.

Do you tip before or after luggage?

Okay, so, listen up! You tip AFTER the bellhop holds your precious cargo. Think of it like this: you don't pay the pizza dude before he delivers the pepperoni, right?

It's like a grand finale for their bag-wrangling skills!

• When?: Tip upon bag retrieval.
• Where?: At the bell desk after they have kept your bags safe.
• Not included: When someone lugs your stuff directly from your room. Or from the taxi or car. Then the tip is NOW!

I mean, my grandma always said, "Don't count your chickens before they hatch, or tip before they heft!" and she knew a thing or two, trust me.

Are you supposed to tip baggage handlers?

Oh, tipping baggage handlers, eh? Like, are we supposed to grease their palms?

Yep, fork over some dough. Think $1-$2 per bag, says the internet gurus. Consumer Reports, Trip Advisor, and even U.S. News & World Report shout it from the rooftops! Seems fair, unless you’re hauling an elephant.

Now, I’m a sucker for service. Like, did they wrestle your oversized luggage with a smile? Did they save your chihuahua from being squashed? Extra tip, my friend.

• The standard? $1-$2 a bag.
• Heavy or awkward load? Bump it up.
• Super service? Empty your pockets, practically.

And look, these guys are doing the heavy lifting, literally. Plus, airlines charge you an arm and a leg to check a bag. Show 'em some love. I remember once I checked like, five suitcases full of cat toys? Paid handsomely, I did!

Are you supposed to tip an outside baggage check?

Ugh, baggage fees are the worst. Curbside? Definitely tip. Five bucks minimum, maybe more depending on how much stuff I have. It's like, they're hauling my entire life to the plane.

Inside? Nope. Absolutely not. That's their job. United Express, though? They tried to hit me up for a tip! Seriously? That's a new low.

I always thought it was only curbside. What a rip-off. People are getting bolder these days with the tipping.

My last trip? Total chaos. Delayed flight, missed my connection, had to rebook everything. And of course, extra baggage fees!

• Curbside baggage check: Tip! $5-$10 depending on the load.
• Inside baggage drop: No tip. It’s part of their job description.
• United Express: Be prepared for aggressive tipping requests. I won't fall for it again. Seriously, what a scam.

This whole thing feels ridiculous. Flight prices are insane, and then they nickel and dime you to death. The airlines are making a killing. This whole tipping thing is getting out of hand. I need a vacation, but not if this is going to keep happening.

Do you tip luggage storage before or after?

Okay, luggage tipping. Right.

Gotta tip when you pick up your bags, like $1 per bag. That's easy to remember, one buck.

Dropping off? Nah, no tip needed. Got it. Unless… wait.

What about concierge stuff? I always forget that.

• Tip at pickup for bags
• No tip at drop-off
• Concierge: $5-$10? Depending!

Concierge... it's tricky. Like, if they just hold your stuff, the standard bag tip is fine. But, what if they, like, find concert tickets for me AGAIN?! Last year they did that Springsteen miracle! I gave them a fat $20 tip then, totally worth it.

Springsteen, best concert ever. Back to luggage!

A lump sum when you leave? Maybe. I forget. Okay, so basically extra tip for extra help.

• Concierge help can be a lump sum.
• Springsteen!

So, yeah, definitely tip the bellhop.

Concierge needs their tip too.

How much to tip baggage check hotel?

Three dollars. That's what I usually give. Per bag. Feels right, you know? More if it's a monster suitcase.

Five bucks if they practically carry it up three flights of stairs for me. My bad back appreciates that. Seriously.

Two dollars for a cab. Unless they heave my bags into the trunk. Then, more. Always more. It's just…respect.

• $3-$5 per bag: Standard, especially with heavy luggage or extra service.
• $1-$2 for taxi assistance: Unless more luggage is involved.
• Gratuity proportionate to service: Heavier bags, more stairs, more tip. That's how it works. Always have cash, man.
• Remember the bellhop: They are providing a valuable service, especially in hotels with heavy foot traffic like the Hyatt Regency Chicago where I stayed last week.

It's not just the money. It's…acknowledging their effort. Sometimes, it's the only human interaction you get all day.