Theyre your brief personal assistant. Yes, you should tip the valet each time you get your car. For example, if parking costs $5, the tip to the valet can still be $2. You don't tip twice. Then no. If I am going to spend $20-40 for valet parking I think I should be able to figure some of that goes to the parking attendants. Or in this case, green and off white. Sometimes I do tip more but 20% is generally my rule of thumb for everyone. You don't tip when you give them your car, only when you get it back. If you are like me, you make sure the radio is set to a masculine station before exiting, to avoid any awkward moments. First, I try to avoid places where it is mandatory. Wait to tip the valet until he brings your car. 2.Do I tip before or after? But isn’t it awkward to not tip at the end – especially if it’s a different valet attendant!? Some people will advise you to tip when dropping off the car as well to improve your chances of having the … Where space is a premium or at higher end hotels you pay for parking. If the valet helps you load or unload your luggage, they really are going above and beyond. Do you tip valet at hotel every time? It’s been suggested to tip when you drop off so your car is treated better. I've never been a fan of valet parking because I hate giving my car to someone I don't know and paying them $15 or more (not including tip… Hotel parking is free in LV. How much do you tip for free valet parking? It wasn't valet but the lot was full so the guy asked me for the keys and he'll help me park it when there's a space. The Waldorf is valet only at $20. When you return to the hotel a few hours later, you just drop your car off and go inside.. The norm is to tip when they bring the car to you, let's say you are going to dinner somewhere. At nice hotels with valet parking I expect they pay their attendants a decent wage. The hotel charges 42 dollars extra for this so how much do we tip the person? I tip $2 ($1 to cover the parking and $1 for bringing back the car ), but I don't think most people tip hospital valets because they almost always seem surprised, but also very appreciative. I tip $5 every time I pick up my car. And at some places, you *have* to valet park, which means you have to include a tip on top of the parking fee. Personally, I have always tipped for valet service only when picking up. If you're staying in some hotels, you HAVE to let their valet park your car, so they really have you over a barrel. If you self-park your car, it's free. Shades of green . Just like you should tip hotel staff, you should always tip your valet when you drop off and pick up your car. This will be the first time we stay somewhere with valet parking. The simple answer is yes. How much should you tip hotel valet? After all, hotels never say WHY they charge for parking, just that they do. My son was a valet in SF while in Grad school. Also, what are your thoughts on valet parking? Valet is cheaper than the self park option in the same garage. The only exception is if theyre shit at said job. Most hotels don't require valet service, but some metropolitan hotels do not provide self-parking. You can tell the valet is waiting on you to hurry out of your car, and that the line is building up behind you. Hilton | Hilton Honors - $30 for valet parking - do you tip, too? Dropping your car off with the valet costs extra but it’s worth what you pay to have someone find a parking spot for you. [2] Most people tip the valet who retrieves their car when they’re ready to leave. In the United States, I think the answer is generally yes. Tipping your valet is an important thing to do, as valet jobs are difficult and drivers are sometimes reliant on tips to complete their full minimum wage. So I took this opportunity to look into it more. Do you tip when you drop off or when you pick up your car? He will, however, expect one when he brings the car back to you. It can be anywhere for 2 or 3 to $10 if it's pretty class. Their valet was $40. The going rate is $3-5 per vehicle. However the reason I’ve done that was more “monkey see - monkey do”. However, if the parking charge is $10, the valet should be tipped $3; if the parking charge is $15, the valet should be tipped $4; and if the parking charge is $20, the valet should be tipped $5. Plan on spending $2 - $5 (USD) on tips when you drop off your car, and 2 to 5 dollars when you pick your car back up. So you know you are paying the norm, the Grand Bohemian in Downtown Orlando is valet only at $22. You tip whenever someone waits on you for something you yourself couldve done: eating out, parking a car, getting your golf clubs out and loaded/cleaned, shoe shine, dog walking etc. But each time you get your car you should pay the valet. We are planning to stay at a hotel in Chicago, IL. When you use valet parking, you can't just walk out to the parking lot and drive away whenever you want. While this can be an added convenience, it also allows hotels to charge a higher fee for this service without giving you alternative self-parking options. Always Tip Your Valet. Luggage is heavy, bulky, and awkward. (Thanks for asking this question!) Unless you work in certain departments of a hotel, you never REALLY know why a hotel decides to make you pay for overnight parking. If you're enjoying free drinks in Las Vegas, you should tip $1-2 per round, and it's okay to tip with your chips in lieu of cash. Should you tip a valet when it is mandatory at a hotel or restaurant? Valet. 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