An updated, plain-English guide to gratuity for private chauffeur service in 2026 — what's customary, what's already included, and when to tip extra.
Standard industry gratuity for chauffeur service in 2026 is 20% of the base fare, with 18% still considered polite on shorter trips. On many corporate and pre-arranged transfers, a service charge is already included on the invoice — always check before adding a second tip.
Cash tips at the end of the ride are always appreciated by chauffeurs but never expected. If you prefer, gratuity can be added to your card charge or invoice with a quick note to our dispatch team, and it reaches the chauffeur in full on the next pay cycle.
For extended service — multi-day itineraries, weddings, or full-day hourly bookings — many clients tip toward the higher end of the range, particularly when the chauffeur handled luggage, coordinated with venues, or worked outside standard hours.
If a chauffeur went genuinely above and beyond, please also let us know directly. Client feedback shapes how we recognize our team internally, and that means as much to them as the gratuity itself.
