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Do you have to pay for valet parking?

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Depending on the place you are parking, you may or may not have to. You must, however, always tip your valet.

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If you eat at a restaurant that has valet parking, can you leave your car with the valet while you see a movie?

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Always talk to the valet beforehand, but they will usually allow this. They appreciate extra tips when they help you with services like this.

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Do I have to leave my keys with the valet or can I get them back so there will be no chance of them getting lost?

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Typically you will leave the keys with the valet. This is part of the appeal, you can just hand the keys to the valet and walk into your destination. Different valets may have different policies, but most likely if you ask them to return the keys to you, they'll do it.

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Should I wait until the valet approaches my car, or should I get out and stand close to the car until someone comes?

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I would play it by ear. Some valets will be waiting outside for you, at which point you can just exit your car and hand them the keys. If no one is around, you may prefer to wait in your car.

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Do they accept credit cards?

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They usually do, but that is not always the case.

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How much do you tip for valet parking?

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As much as you want, but 10% of the parking fee that you would be paying at the lot is fine.

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