San Francisco Bay Area practical travel information

Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area packing guide.

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