How Much to Tip an Uber Driver
15–20%
Tip an Uber or Lyft driver 15–20% of the fare, with $2–5 as a floor on short rides. Add a few dollars for help with luggage, a long wait, or a late-night airport run. Drivers keep 100% of in-app tips.
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How much to tip, situation by situation
| Situation | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Standard ride | 15–20% |
| Short ride under $10 | $2–3 |
| Help with heavy luggage | +$2–5 |
| Long wait or extra stop | +$2–5 |
| UberX Share / pool | 15% |
Uber / Lyft driver tip on common prices
| Price | 15% | 18% | 20% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $3.75 | $4.50 | $5.00 |
| $50 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 |
| $75 | $11.25 | $13.50 | $15.00 |
| $100 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 |
| $150 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 |
| $200 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 |
Worth knowing
- You can tip in the app for a while after the ride, so there is no pressure to decide in the car.
- Tipping does not affect your passenger rating.
Working it out by hand? See how to calculate a tip. Travelling? Customs differ abroad: tipping by country.
Questions people ask
Is tipping Uber drivers expected?
It is optional in the app, but 15–20% is customary in the US, like a taxi.
Does the driver see my tip before rating me?
Uber says drivers rate you before seeing your tip, and tipping does not affect your rating.