Hotel Tip Calculator
Hotel tipping is flat-rate, not a percentage. Enter your stay details below for a total tip budget.
Written by Ricardo Castro · Last updated
At $2-5 per night, left daily.
At $1-2 per bag, $5 minimum per trip.
At $2-5 each time your car is brought back.
Hotel Tipping, Service by Service
Unlike restaurant tipping, hotel tips aren't a percentage of a bill — they're flat, per-service amounts. Here's the standard reference:
- Housekeeping ($2-5 per night): Leave daily, not just at checkout — staff often rotate.
- Bellhop / Porter ($1-2 per bag): $5 minimum even for a single bag.
- Valet Parking ($2-5 per retrieval): Tip when your car is brought back, not at drop-off.
Concierge
$5-20 depending on effort — a quick restaurant suggestion may not need a tip, but securing a hard-to-get reservation or last-minute tickets is worth $10-20.
When to Tip More
- Luxury or resort properties, where staff wages may rely more on tips
- Extra-messy rooms or special requests to housekeeping
- Heavy or awkward luggage for the bellhop
- Bad weather for the valet
Eating out during your trip? Use the tip calculator for restaurants, or the tax and tip calculator if you want sales tax included too. Splitting the bill with travel companions? Try the split bill calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you tip hotel housekeeping?
$2-5 per night, left daily rather than at the end of your stay, since a different person may clean your room each day. Leave it on the pillow or desk with a note that says 'Thank you' so it's clear the money is a tip.
Do you tip housekeeping every day or at the end?
Daily is better. Housekeeping staff often rotate, so tipping only at checkout may reward someone who didn't clean your room most of the stay. Leave $2-5 each morning instead.
How much do you tip a bellhop?
$1-2 per bag is standard, with a $5 minimum even for one bag. Tip more for heavy luggage, multiple trips, or if they carry bags a long distance to your room.
How much do you tip valet at a hotel?
$2-5 when your car is retrieved, not when you drop it off. Tip on the higher end at luxury hotels or if you had to wait in bad weather.
Do you tip the concierge?
Tip $5-20 depending on how much help you received — a simple restaurant recommendation might not need a tip, but securing hard-to-get reservations or tickets warrants $10-20.
Is tipping included in the hotel resort fee?
Rarely. Resort fees typically cover amenities like pools, gyms, and Wi-Fi — not staff tips. Check your folio if you're unsure, but assume housekeeping, valet, and bellhop tips are separate and expected.