Tipping-rome cabs-civitevecchia to rome, rome to fco

[cruisin deb]

I have reservation with Rome Cabs for transfers from Civitevecchia to Rome for 4 persons @150 euros and from Rome to FCO for 55 euros.

What is customary tipping for each of these transfers @ this rate and distance?:confused:

[Fblack]

I tipped an extra 15% on my transfer from the ship to FCO, and they were quite happy. I had excellent service and they waited 45 minutes in the rain for us to get off the ship. I think 10 to 15% would be about right.

[euro cruiser]

I think you have to go with what makes you comfortable. Many Italians wouldn't tip at all (or would tip minimally), but drivers used to American clients have come to expect American tipping from them.

 

Actually, in many cases these are independent contractors driving their own cars, a situation that doesn't require a tip at all, but everyone has to do what they feel comfortable with.

[Fblack]

Many times the drivers are "independent" and use their own vehicles. But they have to share a large portion of their fare with the main referring company. Most do expect some sort of tip. For me, if they are on time, drive safely, have a clean vehicle, and get me where I want to go on time, I give a tip.

[cruisin deb]

I want to thank everyone for their quick response-I definitely wanted to tip, but now I know at least the guideline around 10-15% is appropriate. Thanks again