Hotel porters · United States
Do you tip hotel porters in United States?
Short answer
$1–3 per bag
$1–3 a bag, in cash, at the moment of service.
ExpectedCash preferred
Bellhops, doormen who hail you a cab, and valet parkers all expect cash. $2–3 per bag, $2–5 for valet retrieval, $5–20 for a concierge who secures a difficult reservation. Keep small bills for this.
In practice
- Two bags → $2–6, in cash at the door
- The valet bringing your car back → $2–5
Common questions
- How much should you tip hotel porters in United States?
- $1–3 per bag. $1–3 a bag, in cash, at the moment of service.
- Can you tip by card in United States?
- Card tipping is universal, receipts have a tip line and terminals prompt with preset percentages. Cash is still welcomed but never required.
More on tipping in United States
Tipping hotel porters elsewhere
Full tipping guide for United States
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Rough Guides, “USA travel tips: tipping” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Lonely Planet, “Everything You Need to Know About Tipping in North and South America” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- US Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (consulted 2026-09-03)