I understand that tipping is fairly minimal in England but what would be appropriate for the driver who picks us up from Heathrow and takes us an hour to Winchester?
Posted by
Edinburgh
2684 posts
nothing , but if he /she helps with bags ,is on time , the car nice and clean etc. than a couple of £'s at the most.
Posted by
Portsmouth
5551 posts
The driver sets a fee which covers fuel, insurance, running costs etc and his time. That fee is all you need to pay. If you're American he might expect a tip because that's what American's are known for, if you're British he'll know not to expect a tip.
It's your money, do want you want with it. He's not going to turn down extra money but don't feel obliged to.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5466 posts
Tipping is not obligatory so give whatever you believe is appropriate for the level of service you have received.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33991 posts
I don't get tipped when I work directly helping the great traveling public.
I don't tip.
I'd give him or her a smile and a thank you. If they had exceeded a safe speed they wouldn't get the smile. If they had driven poorly or got lost they wouldn't get the thank you.
Posted by
OP
Southeastern U.S.
61 posts
Thank you everyone!