How to tip without cash, job by job
What is customary, whether you can put it on a card, and what to do when you cannot. Amounts are US customs in US dollars, with notes for other countries.
Hair and beauty
- Hairdresser15 to 20%
- Barber15 to 20%
- Nail technician15 to 20%
- Massage therapist15 to 20%
- Tattoo artist15 to 25%
- Esthetician15 to 20%
- Makeup artist15 to 20%
Hospitality
- Bartender$1 to $2 per drink
- Barista10 to 20%
- Server15 to 20%
- Food truck10 to 15%
Hotels and travel
- Hotel housekeeping$2 to $5 per night
- Valet$2 to $5
- Bellhop$1 to $2 per bag
- Room service15 to 20%
Drivers and delivery
- Uber or Lyft driver15 to 20%
- Taxi driver15 to 20%
- Delivery driver15 to 20%
- Movers$4 to $5 per mover
- Tow truck driver$5 to $20
- Shuttle driver$1 to $2 per bag
- Car wash staff$2 to $5
Performers
- Band or musician$5 to $20
- DJ10 to 15%
- Street performer$1 to $5
Guides and instructors
- Tour guide10 to 20%
- Golf caddie$40 to $60 per bag
- Fishing charter crew15 to 20%
- Ski instructor10 to 20%
- Personal trainerOptional
- Photographer$50 to $100
Home and pets
- Dog groomer15 to 20%
- House cleaner15 to 20%
- Dog walker or pet sitter15 to 20%