Frequently asked questions. Do I have to tip? Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips.
How much should you tip Uber drivers?
20%How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.
Do Uber drivers rate you before or after tip?
Uber drivers have to submit their rating of you before they see if you gave them a tip so it doesn't matter. A cash tip before you get out of the car would almost certainly guarantee a five star rating.
Do you tip Uber driver?
Is 10% a good Uber tip?
Some restaurants suggest tipping between 15% to 20% of the bill — a benchmark you could also apply to Uber rides. For instance, if you take a $35 ride, you may decide to tip $5.25, which is 15%.
Do Uber drivers see tip first?
Almost immediately after a rider gives the tip. So if a driver doesn't see a tip shortly after the trip, they assume you stiffed them. Yes, drivers know you have up to a week to tip them. However, most drivers know that if a rider doesn't tip within the first few minutes after a ride, you probably won't tip at all.
How much do you tip on a $50 Uber ride?
Be sure to tip 10% – 20% at the end of the ride as a common courtesy to the driver.