How much do you tip in NYC?
Every city, including New York City, has its own tipping culture. If you are planning a trip to NYC, you should know how much to tip in NYC. Tips are an important source of income for many employees. The base salary in the USA is usually very low and with the tips, many employees just make ends meet. If you spend a lot of time in hotels, taxis and restaurants in Manhattan, you should know how much and when to tip. In the further course I will give you a few tips and principles about tipping in New York City.

I How much do you tip a taxi driver?

As a rule, you should always tip a taxi driver.

All professional taxi drivers also accept card payments. You don't have to worry about carrying cash with you.


The "standard tip rate" for taxi drivers is 10% to 15% if you're happy with your ride.


If the taxi driver takes you to detours or if the journey was too unsafe for you because the driver ran through every red light, a tip is not necessary.


In these cases, it is also possible to file a complaint with the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC).

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I How much do you tip a waiter?


You should definitely always give a tip to the waiter. This job is one of the low paying jobs in the US. These people literally live off tips.


In New York City, the "standard tip" for a waiter is 15% to 20%, but it's not uncommon to tip up to 25% when the service has been particularly excellent.

A tip of less than 10% indicates that you were not satisfied with the service.

No matter how slow or bad the service was, you should never leave a restaurant without tipping the waiter.


ATTENTION: Some restaurants have already included their tip in the final bill. Therefore, always read the bill to avoid paying a tip twice.


I How much do you tip Bellhops?


When you check into a hotel, a porter will most likely offer to carry your bags up to your room.

While this service is essentially "free" and offered by the hotel, tipping the bellhop is still expected.


A $2 tip per suitcase or bag is reasonable for high-end hotels.

For standard hotels, a tip of $1 per suitcase or bag is recommended.


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I How much do you tip a maid?


Hotel maids may go unnoticed, but that doesn't mean they don't do their job.

Before checking out, it is customary to leave a tip in the room for the maids. The "standard tip" for housekeeping is $2 per night.

You can leave the tip on a shelf or desk.

I How much do you tip a bartender?


Bartenders, like waiters, should be tipped 15% to 20% on the final bill.


If you're paying cash and always picking up individual drinks at the bar for less than $7, then tipping $1 per drink is common.

If a drink costs more than $7 then $2 per drink is appropriate.



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Of course, there are many other areas where tipping is common. But I think that you will have the most contact with the listed service staff.


If you have any further questions about tips, please write to me.

I In the following table you will find a summary of the tips

taxi driver 10% to 15% for a "normal" service
18% or more for a very nice and professional taxi driver who will help you with luggage and information
Kellner 15% for a normal service
18% for good service
more than 18% and up to 25% for excellent service
Bellhops $1 per bag for standard hotels
$2 per bag for high-class hotels
hotel maid $2 to $5 per night
barkeeper 15% to 20% on the final bill
$1 or $2 per drink
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