Vegas Free-for-All - Tipping limo driver.

cancer chic

Mar 5, 2012
12:36pm

3/5/12 6:55 PM (NEW!)

Hey were flying in to Vegas and then have to get to Primm for a dog show.The hotel suggested a limousine service. We've been told the charge will be $70. What is the appropriate tip if we chose to go this route. I've already reserved a car for $200 and still looking to see if the price drops. Part of my party is flying in and the other will be driving a van with the dogs and gear down from Washington so we will have a car at our disposal. I think in the long run the car rental will pay for itself. My question is what kind of tip is appropriate for that destination. I need to let the girls know so they can decide if they want to go in with me on the car rental.

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roxane1640

Mar 5, 2012
7:14pm

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Make sure you ask the company if the fare includes tip.
Otherwise it is 15% to 20%.I drive a cab and the percentage is the same.
However even if the fare does include the tip you can always
give a little extra if service is good and it involves several bags.

Blade

Mar 5, 2012
9:57pm

Block User

$20, a smile, look the driver in the eyes and say: Thank you.

cancer chic

Mar 6, 2012
2:43pm

Block User

That's what I figured Blade but didn't know since it's so far if the tips supposed to be more. I will ask the girls if the limo p,ace said if the tip was included but I doubt it.

treegirl

Mar 6, 2012
7:52pm

Block User

If the tip is included then it will be taxed. The driver would appreciate cash even if it's an extra $20.

cancer chic

Mar 6, 2012
11:12pm

Block User

I just have a feeling it's not included. That's a 40 mile drive out there so I was wondering if the tip should be more. I've got a car reserved. I told everyone they can pay me the limo fee and I will pay the rest. I really don't want to be stuck in Primm without transportation.

RoadTrip

Mar 7, 2012
5:17am

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Don't think this is a personal "attack". It is not meant to be anything personal against you or this situation.

It does reflect my personal views on making "friends" pay. That is all I intend it to be.

Seems to me that charging "friends" the price of a limo ride is your way of reducing your rental costs. If they are truly friends, IMHO, charging them is just not something friends do to friends.

Some people, when dining out, split a check based on the total of the check and tip, regardless of what they order. Others only want to pay for "their" food, even though the bottom line may be only a few dollars. Personally, I value a friend more than I do a couple of dollars. Last week, I went to lunch with a friend. I had a restaurant.com coupon for $10.00. Our check after coupon and tip was $26.00. My "share" was shoulc have been $8.00. He paid the check. I gave him $13.00. Big deal. I'm not going to risk a friendship for $5.00. And, he even said, "that's too much. You used a coupon." ::: shrug :::

OTOH, if they are merely acquaintances, and not part of your normal social circle, than make them pay. But, that sort of thing is remembered by others.

tonyrob

Mar 7, 2012
8:39am

Block User

What I am not understanding here, is that the Limo is going to drive 40 miles with a paying fare, and almost certainly return empty - another 40 miles - total 80 miles - for $70.00? They charge $30.00 for a cab from the airport to downtown! That sounds like a smoking deal to me. But If I was travelling 40 miles from the airport I would be renting a car at the airport. Or maybe I missed something?

CowboyKell

Mar 7, 2012
9:26am

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Limos are always cheaper than cabs. Well, almost always. And I'm a cheap B******d so I never pay the asking rate either. My usuall routine is to stipulate that I'm paying cash and to ask for a rate 20% less, they usually come back with a rate 10% less than original, this is when I agree but tell the driver that his rate will include the tip. I have only been refused once and a driver who was listening immediately volunteered to take us at that rate.

cancer chic

Mar 7, 2012
11:32am

Block User

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Originally posted by: RoadTrip
Don't think this is a personal "attack". It is not meant to be anything personal against you or this situation.

It does reflect my personal views on making "friends" pay. That is all I intend it to be.

Seems to me that charging "friends" the price of a limo ride is your way of reducing your rental costs. If they are truly friends, IMHO, charging them is just not something friends do to friends.

Some people, when dining out, split a check based on the total of the check and tip, regardless of what they order. Others only want to pay for "their" food, even though the bottom line may be only a few dollars. Personally, I value a friend more than I do a couple of dollars. Last week, I went to lunch with a friend. I had a restaurant.com coupon for $10.00. Our check after coupon and tip was $26.00. My "share" was shoulc have been $8.00. He paid the check. I gave him $13.00. Big deal. I'm not going to risk a friendship for $5.00. And, he even said, "that's too much. You used a coupon." ::: shrug :::

I'm not making them pay it was offered. Were still deciding the most cost effective way. We are dog show people and sharing cost ie gas, transportation, hotels is the norm for us. I'm traveling there to show a dog that they bred and they want shown. We might want to go other places since we will be in Primm for a week. I still will be paying the majority of the rental cost. They will get transportation less then they would have paid if they had gotten a limo. And they get a chauffeur (me) who is very familiar with the ins and outs of Vegas. In my book a win win for everyone.

OTOH, if they are merely acquaintances, and not part of your normal social circle, than make them pay. But, that sort of thing is remembered by others.

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