How Much to Tip a Bellhop
$1–5 per bag
Tip a bellhop $1–5 per bag, with about $5 as a minimum even for one bag. Tip when they bring bags up and again if they help you down at checkout.
Typical: $1–$5 per bag.
Tip$4.00
Per person figures assume you split the tip evenly.
Tipping bellhop: situation by situation
| Situation | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Per bag | $1–5 |
| Minimum total | $5 |
| Doorman hails a taxi | $1–2 ($5 in bad weather) |
| Concierge books a hard table or tickets | $10–20 |
| Concierge answers a question | No tip needed |
Worth knowing
- Heavy or awkward items (golf bags, strollers) deserve the higher end.
Questions people ask
Do you tip the concierge?
Only for real effort: a hard-to-get reservation or tickets merits $10–20. Directions don't need a tip.
Do I tip the bellhop at checkout too?
Yes, if they carry your bags down or load a car.