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Tour guides · United States

How much should you tip a tour guide in United States?

Short answer

15–20%, or $10–20 per person

15–20% of the tour price, or $10–20 per person.

Common

Tour guides in the US are tipped as a matter of course. For a priced group tour, 15–20% of the ticket price works; for a day tour, $10–20 per person. Tip a separate driver $5–10 per person on top.

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Cash or card?

Card tipping is universal, receipts have a tip line and terminals prompt with preset percentages. Cash is still welcomed but never required.

Common questions

How much should you tip a tour guide in United States?
15–20% of the tour price, or $10–20 per person. Tour guides in the US are tipped as a matter of course. For a priced group tour, 15–20% of the ticket price works; for a day tour, $10–20 per person. Tip a separate driver $5–10 per person on top.
How much should you tip tour guides in United States?
15–20%, or $10–20 per person. 15–20% of the tour price, or $10–20 per person.
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.

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Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.

Compiled from widely reported guidance for United States. Source citations are in progress.

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