Travel tipping4 of 7When you're on a trip, how much you tip can be a quandary. Here, Patricia Rossi, a Tampa, Fla.-based business etiquette expert at PatriciaRossi.com, sorts it out.Rossi's tipping instructions:Cruise employees: Tipping policies vary between cruise lines, "but each one tells you when you board what is appropriate," says Rossi.Airport curbside check-in: $1 to $2 per bag, more for oversized bags.Taxis: 15 percent of the fare.Airport shuttle bus drivers: $2 to $3.Limousine drivers: 10 percent to 20 percent of the bill.Roadside services for a rental car: No tipping required.Farley adds, "Roadside service is situational, like if someone changes your tire in subzero temps, you should tip them." Related Articles:More smart spendingSave money on food shoppingSmart money-saving tipsCollege student budget calculatorRelated Links:Spend extra money smartlyTrim big-ticket expenses10 car-buying hints for 2010Brew a beer, save on tap advertisement
When you're on a trip, how much you tip can be a quandary. Here, Patricia Rossi, a Tampa, Fla.-based business etiquette expert at PatriciaRossi.com, sorts it out.
Rossi's tipping instructions:
Farley adds, "Roadside service is situational, like if someone changes your tire in subzero temps, you should tip them."
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