Tipping in Calcutta

Tipping

Most major hotels include a service charge of 10%. Waiters, room service boys, housekeepers, porters, and doormen all expect to be tipped. You won't go wrong if you tip your room waiter Rs. 10 per night. Bellboys and bell captains should be paid Rs. 5 per bag. For room service, tip Rs. 10-Rs. 20. Tip the concierge about Rs. 5 if he gets you a taxi. Railroad porters should be paid Rs. 5-Rs. 10 per bag, depending on the weight. Set the rate before you let him take your bags. Taxi drivers don't expect tips unless they go through a great deal of trouble to get to your destination; but if you hire a car with a driver, tip him about Rs. 50-Rs. 100 per day, depending on the distance traveled. If you hire a local guide, tip him or her Rs. 40 for four hours, Rs. 80 for a full day.