Philadelphia Travel Guide: Visa, Driving, Tipping & Packing

Philadelphia practical travel informationEntry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Philadelphia, United States, tailored to the country you are travelling from.

Tipping in restaurants: 18-22% at restaurants (expected, not optional)

Tipping taxis: Round up 15-20%

Tipping hotel staff: $2-5 per bag

Tipping is a cultural obligation in the US. Servers rely on tips as a major income source. 20% is standard.

Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Philadelphia packing guide.

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