Private drivers · France
Do you tip a private driver in France?
Short answer
€10–20 per day
€10–20 for a full day, €5 for a transfer.
OptionalCash preferred
Private drivers on day trips through Provence, the Loire or Champagne are commonly tipped €10–20 at the end of the day. A single pre-booked airport transfer needs nothing, or €5 if the driver helped with bags.
Cash or card?
Card terminals in France almost never prompt for a tip. If you want to leave one, use cash.
Common questions
- Do you tip a private driver in France?
- €10–20 for a full day, €5 for a transfer. Private drivers on day trips through Provence, the Loire or Champagne are commonly tipped €10–20 at the end of the day. A single pre-booked airport transfer needs nothing, or €5 if the driver helped with bags.
- How much should you tip private drivers in France?
- €10–20 per day. €10–20 for a full day, €5 for a transfer.
- Can you tip by card in France?
- Card terminals in France almost never prompt for a tip. If you want to leave one, use cash.
More on tipping in France
Tipping private drivers elsewhere
← Full tipping guide for France
Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for France and have not yet been checked against cited sources.