Austin Tips

Tips for Travel Trade Professionals

Essential Information

Tipping Guide

Taxicab drivers, bartenders and waiters get about 15% for standard service. Hotel doormen and valet parkers should be tipped about $2, and bellhops should be given $2 per bag. Chambermaids usually are given $2 per day, which can be left on the pillow.

Driving in Austin

The minimum driving age in Texas is 16, and drivers must possess a valid U.S. or international driver's license. Speed limits and traffic rules are strictly enforced. Texas state law requires the use of seat belts in all private vehicles. A right turn on a red light after stopping is permitted unless otherwise indicated. Pedestrians have the right of way.

Getting Around

Specialty Services

Services for the Physically Challenged

Austin provides telephone referrals and information about accessibility and services for the disabled. Call 512-478-9647. Hearing-impaired persons with a TDD/TTY machine may call 512-385-5872.

Translated Services

Tour companies and Destination Marketing Companies (DMCs) may be able to accommodate tranlated services upon request. Please see our reccomended partners below to make an inquiry.

• Guided Tours/DMCs
  • Circa DMC - Full-service desitnation management
  • Austin Detours - Custom group tour experiences
  • Hello! Texas Destination Management - Statewide group travel specialists
  • Clandestine Events and Experiences - Bespoke event and tour production
  • RED VELVET - Events and destiantion services
• Professional Interpreters
  • Native Translation Services LLC – On-site interpretation in 30+ languages.
  • A To Z Translators LLC – Experienced interpreters for tourism and hospitality settings.
  • Austin Area Translators and Interpreters Association – Directory of vetted local interpreters for a variety of languages.
• Accessibility & Sign Language
  • 3 Bridges Sign Language Services – Certified ASL interpreters for tours, events, and attractions; offers on-site interpreting.