Sri Lanka - sterling or dollars

bunty109

eDicky wrote: »

Doesn't the size of a tip depends on the quality of service received? So in this instance, driving skill, local knowledge, general behaviour etc? It would for me...

Yes, of course. But it's also about relating the tip to what things can buy over there. I wouldn't know where to start. £1 a day could be exceedingly generous for all I know!

bigadaj

eDicky wrote: »

Doesn't the size of a tip depends on the quality of service received? So in this instance, driving skill, local knowledge, general behaviour etc? It would for me...

It's a relatively common thing taking a car and driver in Sri Lanka, actually cheaper to hire a car with driver than self drive, as insurance costs would exceed those of the driver.

You can vary the tip but there are accepted guidelines, as with many developing countries the driver would make most of his money from tips so unless they are terrible it's best not to be too tight.

Tripadvisor will have up to date info.

callum9999

eDicky wrote: »

Doesn't the size of a tip depends on the quality of service received? So in this instance, driving skill, local knowledge, general behaviour etc? It would for me...

Unfortunately it's been a long time since tips were for exceptional service (anywhere)! It now seems more commonplace for it to be in lieu of an appropriate wage.