How Much to Tip a Shuttle Driver
$2–5 per person
Tip airport and hotel shuttle drivers $2–5 per person, or about $1–2 per bag if they load your luggage. Tip even on a free hotel shuttle when the driver handles your bags.
Typical: $2–$5 per person.
Tip$6.00
Per person figures assume you split the tip evenly.
How much to tip, situation by situation
| Situation | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Free hotel shuttle, carried own bags | $1–2 per person or nothing |
| Driver loaded luggage | $1–2 per bag |
| Shared airport shuttle | $2–5 per person |
| Private car or long transfer | 15–20% of the fare |
| Rental car shuttle | Not expected |
Worth knowing
- Keep a few small bills handy when arriving at the airport.
Working it out by hand? See how to calculate a tip. Travelling? Customs differ abroad: tipping by country.
Questions people ask
Do you tip a free hotel shuttle driver?
It is customary to give $1–2 per bag (or $2–5 total) if they help with luggage. It is optional if you carry your own bags.
Do you tip a rental car shuttle driver?
No, it isn't expected, though a dollar for help with heavy bags is kind.