valet parking tips
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$2 in, $2 out. I used to give more, but I just read a very interesting book about tipping, and this was the figure suggested.
Many hotel parking valets in big cities are actually parking your car in a neaby public garage. It is worth exploring to see if it would be cheaper to park there yourself. If the $18 includes unlimited ins and outs, probably not, even with the tips.
Many hotel parking valets in big cities are actually parking your car in a neaby public garage. It is worth exploring to see if it would be cheaper to park there yourself. If the $18 includes unlimited ins and outs, probably not, even with the tips.
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You always tip the valet - they are the ones taking care of your car - not the hotel. Can't comment on other options since I don;t know where the hotel is (that would be a huge bargain here - where overnight parking is typically $35 to $40).
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We tip only when the car is returned. In January, while staying at a snazzy Las Vegas hotel, I got the same smile and "thank you" whether I tipped $5, $2, or $1. I usually tip $2.
This is the advice at TripAdvisor under "United States: Tipping & Etiquette: Valet Parkers: $2 - $5 (when picking up car).
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This is the advice at TripAdvisor under "United States: Tipping & Etiquette: Valet Parkers: $2 - $5 (when picking up car).
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My SIL used to work as a valet in LA at swanky hotels and events and stopped me from a $5 tip (I wanted them to really take good care of the car). He insisted $1 - $2 was ample. "$2 - Tops" - his words.
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