We'll be taking a taxi between Volterra and Montalcino on our trip. Do you tip the driver on trips like that or is it included in the quoted fare that they gave me when contacting them?
In trips inside cities I follow Rick's advice and round up the taxi fare to the nearest euro bill.
Hello Robert,
As a courtesy I have attached the section on tipping from our Italy guidebook:
Tipping in Italy isn't as automatic and generous as it is in the US. For special service, tips are appreciated, but not expected. As in the US, the proper amount depends on your resources, tipping philosophy, and the circumstances, but some general guidelines apply.
Taxis: To tip the cabbie, round up. For a typical ride, round up your fare a bit (to pay a €4.50 fare, give €5). If the cabbie hauls your bags and zips you to the airport to help you catch your flight, you might want to toss in a little more. But if you feel like you’re being driven in circles or otherwise ripped off, skip the tip.
Services: In general, if someone in the service industry does a super job for you, a small tip (the equivalent of a euro or two) is appropriate...but not required. If you’re not sure whether (or how much) to tip for a service, ask your hotelier or the TI.
Happy Travels!
Nobody tips cab drivers in Italy, by law they own the cab licence and the car. Who would ever tip an entrepreneur?
I don't know anybody who tips waiters, they have a living monthly wage. Sometimes the table rounds up the bill.
I think it's more like a black car service opposed to a regular cab with taxi on top of it. From the pictures it looks like nice sedans
