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What is the tourist tax.

Verified 02 June 2021 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Some municipalities may require holidaymakers staying in their territory to pay a tourist tax.

How do I know the amount of the tourist tax?

Tourist tax is payable per person per night. The amount varies:

according to the type of accommodation (hotel, furnished tourist, camping, etc.)
and depending on whether the accommodation is classified or not.

To find out the amount of the tourist tax payable, you can consult this online service:

Tourist tax rates per municipality

In addition, the amount of the tax must be displayed at the lodger, the hotelier or the owner of the accommodation and appear on the invoice given to the vacationer

It can also be consulted in the town hall or at the tourist office concerned.

Who has to pay the tourist tax?

The tourist tax must be paid by the holidaymaker who stays in one of the following accommodation units:

Tourist hotel
Tourist residence
Furnished tourist goods or holiday rental between private individuals (including room with a local)
Bed & Breakfast
Holiday village
Outdoor accommodations (camping, caravan, camper vans and tourist parking)

The holidaymaker must pay the tourist tax:

to the lodger, the hotelier or the owner
or the professional who provides the internet booking service on behalf of the lodger, the hotelier, the owner.

The amount thus collected is then repaid to the municipality.

Some people are exempt:

Child under 18 years
Holder of a seasonal employment contract employed in the municipality
Beneficiary of emergency accommodation or temporary relocation
Person occupying premises whose rent is less than an amount determined by the municipal council

Please note

if you can prove that you are resident in the municipality, you do not have to pay the tourist tax on that municipality, even if you have a residence in another municipality.

To find out the rules applicable to your place of stay, it is possible to contact the City Hall:

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General code of local and regional authorities: Articles L2333-26 to L2333-47

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General code of local and regional authorities: Articles R2333-43 to R2333-57

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General code of regional and local authorities: Article L5211-21

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General code of regional and local authorities: Article R5211-6

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What Is France’s Tourist Tax (Taxe de Sejour) and Who Pays It?

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If you’re visiting France as a tourist or own a gite , chambre d’hôte, or campsite that you rent out, you need to know about the taxe de séjour or tourist tax, which is added to all payments. Here are all the details.

Why is there a tourist tax in France?

The tourist tax in France is collected by the area in which you stay in order to fund tourism. For example, it may be used to produce local brochures and maps aimed at attracting visitors. It can be used to renovate and update local tourist attractions such as museums and parks or for events geared toward tourism such as festivals. It can also be used to pay for extra seasonal workers who may be needed for activities or working on beaches as additional lifeguards or litter pickers, etc.

In short, it is invested to further the local tourist industry.

How much is the tourist tax (taxe de séjour)?

The Tourist Tax is calculated based on the capacity of the particular tourist accommodation, be it a campsite, a gite, a hotel, or other accommodation. It is charged on a per person, per night basis and is typically between €0.20 to €4.20 depending on the accommodation rating.

Who needs to pay the taxe de séjour?

The holidaymaker pays the tourist tax at the establishment that they have booked. It is not normally included in the reservation price but should be made clear in the terms and conditions when booking, and the amount should be clearly noted on your invoice.

It is a separate charge, and the establishment is collecting it on behalf of the local authority, and accommodation providers are duty bound to display the price of the local Tourist Tax. This information can also be found at the local Mairie.

All forms of tourist accommodation are affected by this tax except those in Rural Regeneration Zones or those subject to specific exonerations.

Prices can vary depending on the Departement, commune and classement of the establishment. For example, five-star accommodation tourists will pay more than holidaymakers staying in a two-star establishment.

You may be exempt from paying this tax if you permanently live and work in the same area – ask your Marie for advice.

How do I pay the tourist tax?

Holidaymakers will pay this charge based on a per adult, per night rate at the establishment either by cash, cheque, card or bank transfer.

Charges are set by the local area and can range from as little as forty centimes per adult per night to five euros or more.

The establishment will typically register and transmit this payment via an online system to the relevant authority. It may be made monthly, quarterly or seasonally by the establishment depending on the requirements of the area.

It may seem strange to those who are unaccustomed to paying what can be seen as an ‘additional’ charge when you arrive at your holiday accommodation; however, with the funds being used to reinvest in the local tourist economy, perhaps it is no surprise that France welcomes, on average, over ninety million tourists each year!

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Explainer: What is France’s taxe de séjour, who pays it and when?

We look at the country’s two systems for this tourist tax and whether it is up to the holidaymaker or the accommodation host to pay it.

France’s tourist tax, known as the taxe de séjour, aims to help finance local authorities’ tourism-linked expenses, including the upkeep of public property, the protection of green spaces and the development of touristic offerings.

It is applied by the authorities of communes or intercommunal bodies (known as EPCIs).

As of January 1, 2021, it was in place in 83% of France’s communes . These are the latest figures.

There are in fact two different types of this tax.

One, called taxe au réel , is paid by people on holiday staying in guest houses, hotels, campsites, etc. This is by far the most common version of this tax and has been adopted by 90% of the communes that apply the tourist tax.

The fee is paid to the accommodation provider as an itemised part of the tourist’s bill, with the money then passed on at fixed dates by accommodation providers to local authorities.

The other system, called taxe au forfait , is paid by hosts, hotel owners or landlords that charge a fee for guests to stay in their accommodation directly to local authorities. This is rare and is only fully in place in 3% of communes, while another 7% have a mixed system using au réel and au forfait.

It is up to local councils to decide which option they apply .

Taxe de séjour – au réel

This is paid by holidaymakers if the commune or area they are in has implemented it.

It applies to stays in hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, campsites, caravan parks, etc. The tax will be added on to the guests’ bill.

The rate is calculated per person, per night (there are some exceptions, listed below), and will be between €0.20 and €4.20 per night, per person.

You can expect any accommodation of a standard lower than a four-star hotel to have a tax of less than €1 per night, per person. The average tax for five-star hotels in 2021 was €1.69 per night, per person.

It is only in very exclusive, luxury accommodation, known as palaces in French, that the fees are likely to be higher than this.

The department can also apply an additional tax of 10% to the tourist tax.

The amount of the tourist tax must be made clear by the accommodation provider.

Each department will set a minimum amount that the tourist must exceed in terms of accommodation for the taxe de séjour ( au réel ) to apply. This can be set as a monthly, weekly, or daily rate.

By way of example, in Chevrotaine in the Jura tourists must spend at least €35 within a week for the tax to apply. This commune also applies the 10% additional tax.

In Antibes (Alpes Maritimes), tourists must spend a minimum of €300 within a month for the tax to apply. This commune does not apply the 10% additional tax.

You can use this search tool to see how much the tourist tax is in each commune in France.

There is no VAT on the taxe de séjour in this case as it is extra to the bill.

The taxe de séjour (au réel) does not apply to:

Children (under the age of 18)
People in emergency accommodation or temporary housing
People staying in accommodation where the cost is less than a minimum amount determined by the local council
Seasonal workers employed in the area

Taxe de séjour – au forfait

This tax could also apply to owners of accommodation hosting tourists, be it guesthouses, B&Bs, hotels or those hosting through booking platforms such as Airbnb. It is up to local authorities whether they choose the system of ‘ au réel ’ or ‘ au forfait ’.

Accommodation owners are tasked with paying the taxe de séjour directly to local authorities.

The tax rate ‘au forfait’ is not based on how many nights paying guests have stayed in the accommodation but is calculated on the basis of the capacity of the accommodation (how many people can stay there) and the period of time it is open for.

The accommodation owner declares the information to local authorities who then place a fixed tax rate for them to pay.

If the accommodation owner chooses to increase their prices to take into account the taxe de séjour, this must be mentioned in the customers’ bills with the phrase ‘taxe de séjour forfaitaire comprise’. VAT will be charged on the whole bill, regardless.

It should be noted that the taxe de séjour is not applied year-round in all communes, and the mairie or local authorities will set a period of time that it is in place for.

Tourist accommodation owners must declare to local authorities the capacity of their accommodation and the dates they plan to be open for at least one month before the beginning of the taxe de séjour period.

Local authorities can apply a discount of between 10 and 80% of the tax ‘au forfait’ depending on the length of time the accommodation is open for.

Usually, the longer it is open the higher the discount.

Details of this will be available at your local mairie. You should ask there for any clarifications on the taxe de séjour .

Tax payments can be made once or several times a year, depending on the choice of local authorities.

Some mairies make declaration forms available online.

In communes where the ‘au réel’ system is in place, Airbnb can automatically handle the taxe de séjour payments, which it collects and then pays back to local authorities at two points during the year.

The booking platform states that it carries out automatic payments of the tax in 29,000 communes in France.

One step that Airbnb hosts must still take is to declare on the Airbnb platform if their accommodation has the official classification of being a “logement classé” .

If so, the taxe de séjour is calculated in euros per night, per person.

If your accommodation is not ‘classé’, then local authorities fix the tax rate at between 1-5% of the nightly rate that a guest pays.

You can see a guide to informing Airbnb whether your accommodation is ‘classé’ or not at this link .

Airbnb cannot collect taxes in communes that are applying the taxe de séjour via the au forfait system.

See with your local mairie whether this system is in place and seek advice from them on what to do to declare the taxe de séjour .

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All you need to know about the Venice Tourist Tax

The Tourist Tax in Venice

First of all, there is no reason to be frightened by the Venice tourist tax. In fact, even if you had no exemption and have to pay it, it is relatively small.

Who is exempted? How much is it? How do you pay it?

We answer these and many more questions about the Venice tourist tax below.

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Venice Tourist Tax

Let’s clarify for you what kind of taxes there are in Venice, who must pay them, and how much they will cost you.

What is the tourist tax in Venice?

There are two types of so-called tourist taxes in Venice:

One tax is called “tassa di soggiorno” or overnight tax.
The other is called “contributo di accesso”, or contribution for the access. In other words, it is a day-trippers tax.

Tourists coming to Venice have to pay either one or the other tax.

What is the overnight tax in Venice?

The “overnight tax”, introduced in 2011, is a charge that is paid by all guests staying overnight in Hotels or B&Bs in Venice.

This tax goes from 1€ to 5€ per person per night and must be paid directly at your Hotel or B&B.

It is charged from the first day and up to 5 days. No tax must be paid from the 6th day onwards.

What is the new tourist tax in Venice?

The new tax had been announced first in February 2019. The city of Venice planned for the tax to be added automatically to the price of the ticket of all means of transportation reaching Venice.

Due to record-breaking floodings in 2019 and the covid-19 pandemic, the tax has not been introduced yet.

However, in July 2022, the chief of tourism of the city of Venice, Simone Venturini, announced that the tax would be introduced on the 16th of January 2023.

In December 2022, however, protests by the opposition in the city council, some business owners, and a some residents forced the local administration to discuss further the new tax and delay its introduction by at least 6 months.

How much is the tourist tax in Venice?

The cost is different for the two taxes in Venice mentioned above, the overnight tax and the day-tripper tax.

The cost of the overnight tax in Venice

The cost of the overnight tax in Venice is dependent on the stars of the Hotel, the length of the stay, and the number of people.

It is not difficult to calculate the total cost of the overnight tax one must pay. To do so, one must multiply the night tax (which depends on the location), the number of nights, and the number of people staying overnight:

Total cost: price per night * n. nights * n. people

The cost of the day-tripper tax in Venice

The cost of the access tax to Venice has a base cost of 6€/person.

Since this measure is meant not just to bring money to the city, but also to encourage or discourage tourism on a given day, the daily cost can vary:

A lower tax when few tourists are expected to visit the city.

A higher tax when many tourists are expected to visit the city

There are a total of 4 different scenarios and taxes:

A fixed 3 euro/person tax when very few people are expected to visit the city – Green Light
A fixed 6 euro/person tax on a normal day – Yellow Light
A fixed 8 euro/person tax when an excessive number of people are expected to visit the city – Red Light
A fixed 10 euro/person tax when an overwhelming number of people is expected to visit the city – Black Light

Will people be charged two tourist taxes in Venice?

No, people will only pay one tax or the other.

Indeed, the two different tourist taxes in Venice are created for two different kinds of visitors:

The overnight tax was created for overnight visitors and is paid in proportion to the number of nights spent in Venice and on the “level”/stars of the accommodation.

The day-tripper tax was created for visitors who don’t spend the night in Venice and varies depending on the number of people that are expected to visit the city on that day.

Who must pay the tourist tax in Venice?

Again, it depends on whether or not you stay overnight.

All people that stay overnight in Venice must pay the overnight tax for up to 5 nights.

All people over 6 years of age coming to Venice on a day trip must pay the day-tripper tax.

When will day trippers be charged the tourist tax in Venice?

The day-tripper tax in Venice was expected to be launched on the 16th of January 2023.

Local opposition in the city council, some business owners, and some citizens has delayed its introduction by 6 months at least.

How does this new tax in Venice work?

Visitors planning a day trip to Venice must book their visit in advance through a booking platform that the city is currently setting up.

The cost per person will range from 3 to 10 euros depending on how busy the city is expected to be on the day of the visit: the busier the city, the higher the tax.

Why is there a tourist tax in Venice?

The first Venice tourist tax was created in the early 2000s. It was created to generate some revenue for the city through the tourists staying overnight in Venice and in the Comune di Venezia.

Since tourists did bring revenue to certain businesses and hotels, but also added costs to all residents, the City decided to charge a small fee to overnight tourists to collect money that would then be used for covering certain costs.

Consider that, for example, the city of Venice is cleaned entirely by hand. In the morning you can see garbage collectors roaming the city to sweep the streets with their brooms and collect garbage door to door. Tourism increases enormously the amount of litter around the city and, if no tax would be paid, the cost of cleaning would fall entirely upon the local community.

Why did Venice create a day-tripper tax?

While there are 4 million visitors who come to Venice and stay overnight, there are 5 times more day-trippers!

Unfortunately, these 20 million day-trippers increase the costs of maintenance of the city but do not contribute to the increased expenses. This meant that Venetians, which are less than 50.000, had to bear the increased costs caused by 20 million non-contributing day trippers.

What will the tourist tax money used for in Venice?

The local government has stated that the money coming from the day-trippers tourist tax will be used to decrease some of the costs that Venetians have to bear.

For example, the tourist tax will lower the Garbage Tax that Venetians must currently pay which is quite high.

I don't want to pay the tourist tax in Venice, what can I do?

Tourists coming to Venice must pay a tax, either the overnight tax or the day-tripper tax.

However, there is one way around the day-tripper tax that might be interesting for those visitors who come to Venice often as day-trippers: buying a Venezia Unica card.

The Venezia Unica card is a personal card that costs 100€ and is valid for 5 years.

It exempts owners from paying the access tax and allows them to buy tickets for public water transportation at 1,5€ per fare instead of 9.50€ per fare.

In any case, these taxes should not be perceived necessarily as something bad: the money is used to help preserve that very same place that you came to visit and appreciate!

What happens if I don't pay the tourist tax in Venice?

The city of Venice is an island and it can be accessed only from a few places. Local police will be at those locations and check that visitors have paid either of the taxes.

Failing to pay the day-tripper tax for people who have are not staying overnight in Venice will lead to a fine of 50 to 300 euros.

Are there exemptions to the tourist tax in Venice?

Yes, there is a great number of people who do not need to pay the day-tripper tax:

People residing in the Veneto Region
Whoever is staying in a hotel in Venice and is already paying the overnight tax
Children under 6 years of age
Owners of the Venezia Unica city pass
People with disabilities
People who have an appointment at the Venice hospital
Football supporters coming to Venice to support their team playing against Venice.
People who are attending a funeral in Venice
Law enforcement
The close family of whoever is renting an apartment in Venice
The extended family of whoever resides in Venice

I have a Venezia unica card do I have to pay the tourist tax in Venice?

The Venezia Unica card only exempts you from paying the day-tripper tax in Venice.

The overnight tax in Venice is charged even to tourists who own a Venezia Unica card.

Do I have to pay the day-tripper tax if I'm staying in a hotel in Venice?

If you stay in a Hotel in Venice or the Comune di Venezia, or if you stay in a B&B in this same area, you must not pay the day-tripper tax to Venice.

What do locals think about the day-tripper tax in Venice?

Some say “Finally!”.

A few say “that’s wrong, Venice should be free!”.

Some others mention that the entity of the tax (a relatively small amount of money that most people will be able and ready to spend) won’t affect reduce mass tourism but only bring money to the city:

the city might be able to provide better services thanks to the money, but the problem of day-trippers coming in masses is not being tackled.

What do visitors think about the tourist tax in Venice?

As Venezia Autentica we managed to grow a big and engaged community of Venice lovers who share their opinion with us daily on our social media channels.

We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the creation of a tax for day-trippers.

Most of our followers stay overnight and have informed us that they feel good about paying the overnight tax, as they believe it is right to share the added costs of maintenance of Venice that tourism brings.

What do we think about the tourist tax in Venice?

Some of the best places we ever visited had a (much higher) tax, and we don’t regret one second having paid for them.

Actually, we felt good about it and would do it over and over again… as long as we can see that our contribution is well spent.

What would we want the tourist tax in Venice to be used for:

Services for locals and for tourists.
Public toilets.
Social housing

Of course, we have concerns about the day-tripper tax, too. Mainly, two concerns.

Firstly, we believe there is a need for transparency and accountability: in Italy, things often end up not being the way they could and should have been.

Secondly, logistics. Indeed, we don’t know yet how the solution and the many exemptions will be implemented for all the people who either live in Venice, work in Venice, have relatives in Venice or stay overnight and should therefore only pay the overnight tax.

Moreover, tight controls on busy days would generate enormous queues, forcing people to wait in line for hours. On the other hand loose controls at the entrances to Venice would soon pass the message that one can not pay the tax and get away with it.

We believe it will be crucial for the city to figure out the best way to manage this complex matter as it will be what either makes or breaks the charging system.

It is crucial to get the logistics right as the revenue that it could generate could be crucial to improving life in Venice, both for the locals and for the visitors.

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Tourism tax rates in France

Last reviewed/updated 8 January 2024 | Rates reviewed and updated for all destinations listed. Updates include new ‘transport’ tax surcharge to be levied from 1 January 2024 by municipalities in the Île-de-France region, including Paris, that apply the taxe de séjour. Surcharge is 200% of the municipal rate.

Taxe de Séjour

The tourist tax (taxe de séjour) is an accommodation tax levied on visitors per person per night. Further information on which municipalities implement can be found in the report (practical guide) published by national government.

A fixed rate applies staying in classified hotels (varying by star rating). The total tax rate payable by visitors is made up of the municipal rate plus departmental and regional taxes.

The municipal rate is set by local governments (municipalities) within a scale determined by national government. The national government scale in 2024 for the municipal rate staying in classified hotels including palaces is €0.20 – €4.60. The amount of departmental and regional tax is calculated as a percentage of the municipal rate.

In addition, from 1 January 2024 municipalities in the Île-de-France region applying the taxe de séjour are required to also levy a ‘transport’ tax to contribute to the budget of IDFM (Regional Transport Authority) and is added to the municipal , departmental and SGP regional tax rates. The ‘transport’ tax is 200% of the municipal rate. Further information here on provisional legal basis for the ‘transport’ tax approved by national parliament in December 2023 ( Article 140 of Finance Bill 2024 ).

Below are selected destinations. Other destinations rates can be found here (where applicable departmental and regional taxes to be added to the municipal rate published).

Further information (and to check current rate including rate for 5-star hotels awarded ‘Palace’ status) can be found by clicking on the name of the destination. The rates below are for the total tax payable including departmental and regional taxes where applicable.

Disclaimer: While best efforts have been made to verify the accuracy of the information, the information displayed should be used as guidance only.

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The tourist tax has been introduced to the commune of Antibes Juan-les-Pins in 1973. It is intended to improve the tourist reception of the municipality. The tourist tax applies to any person who is housed for a fee and who is not domiciled in the municipality and does not have a residence in the municipality where he is liable to the tax. It is collected by the hosting company which gives it quarterly to the Public treasure. The rates of the tourist tax are fixed for each type of accommodation and according to the classification, per person and per overnight stay. The tourist tax is mainly dedicated to the financing of tourist promotion activities conducted by the Tourist Office. This resource also helps to support tourist events organized in summer to make your guests' stay more enjoyable..

The 2023 Finance law passed by Parliament and which has been published in the Official Journal on 31st December 2022, introduces an additional tourist tax to improve low-carbon transport in our territory. The purpose of this tax is to finance the future essential railway line for the inhabitants of the Southern Region, but also for leisure and business tourists. This major railway project will facilitate travel in the region and reduce the carbon footprint and improve air quality. This additional 34% on tourist tax is imposed in the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Var and Alpes-Maritimes and is applicable for stays from 1 January 2023.

The set amount of tax, per person and per day, is as follows.

For the hotels, self catering, holidays lodgings and bed & breakfast.

€5.36 for "palace" category €4.02 for 5* establishments €3.02 for 4* establishments €2.01 for 3* establishments €1.21 for 2* establishments €1.01 for 1* establishments 3% (add 34% of these 3%) of the cost of one night for registered establishments with no classification or star rating

For campsites :

€0.74 for 4* and 3* camp sites €0.27 for 2* and 1* camp sites

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•Children younger than 18 years old •Seasonal workers working in the city

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France tourist tax to triple in new blow for holidaymakers

Tourists will need to pay more

By Sarra Gray

Published: 06/10/2023

Tourist tax will increase in France and in some cases it will triple

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Britons visiting France could be set to pay more in taxes.

Tourist tax could triple for some staying in the country's capital of Paris.

A proposal given the go-ahead said taxes are set to rise from next year.

Currently, visitors will pay between €0.25 (22p) and €5 (£4.30) per night, depending on the type of accommodation.

Higher charges for guests have been approved

This can vary slightly and some areas implement a flat rate.

The new proposal could see up to 200 per cent added to the current cost.

This would mean those paying the highest fees could see it triple.

For example, the €5 charge could total up to €15 (£13) per person per night if the maximum 200 per cent increase (€10) was charged.

The additional tax collected is planned to go towards improved public transport.

Tourist tax applies to any holidaymakers staying in hotels, tourist residences and outdoor accomodation, such as camping and caravanning.

The taxes are applicable to anyone over the age of 18.

There are some exemptions, such as those receiving emergency accommodation and seasonal workers employed in the municipality.

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Cruise guests face higher tourist taxes when visiting a popular stop .

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can anybody tell me if the Nice tourist tax also need to be paid by travellers on business trip?

link by local authorities?

The answer to your question is yes.

See link hereunder :

La taxe de séjour à Nice

La Taxe de Séjour est en vigueur à Nice depuis le 1er Novembre 1990. Elle s’applique aux personnes qui ne sont pas domiciliées dans la commune et n’y possèdent pas une résidence soumise à la Taxe d’Habitation.

Elle est perçue dans les hôtels, les résidences et les meublés de tourisme, les meublés non classés, les locations d’appartements meublés, ainsi que dans les chambres d’hôtes.

La Taxe de Séjour est perçue par les loueurs auprès des personnes logées, en supplément du paiement de la location.

Pour tout renseignement complémentaire, s’adresser à Madame Elisabeth DEGROISSE

Direction de la Fiscalité Locale – Service taxe de Séjour

Tél : 04-97-13-23-63 Fax : 04-97-13-20-20

E. Mail : [email protected]

it is not a "tourist" tax, it is a room tax so no one is exempt. If you stay in a room, you pay the tax..

the city tax is an hotel tax in all cities in france in all hotels

everybody above 14/16 years old have to pay it

it's for the city not for the hotel

it's a contribution for the tourism development...

the price for this tax is depending the number of stars of each hotel and depending the cities law

0/2 stars : 0,5/ 0,75 euros max per day and per person

3 stars : about 1 euro

4 stars: 1,5 / 2 euros max

Thanks last reply!!

When did they introduce this?

Quite time ago I stayed in a hotel in France (usually use apartments even in Paris )

it was maybe 2004 "Premier motel" or so, cabins for 25 EUR (horrible!) but 25 EUR was the endprice :-)

Taxe de séjour/City tax has been around since some time, I don't know 20 years at least ?? So in 2004, it definitely existed. They simply gave you the price including the tax then, I think. Many hotels confirm with rates excluding tax but there are those that do include tax. e.g. Hotel Wilson where I stayed last weekend did confirm me with the rate inclding all. Anyway as already advised above, business or pleasure, you have to pay this tax. This city tax exist in Sitzerland too.

yes I also remember "california tourism tax" in the US even I never paid extra for e.g. a prepaid priceline booking. The booking confirmation even say "incl. all taxes and fees".....

In Germany we have stil several "spa" cities who charge extra small fees/person. But these Spafees only need to be paid by tourists not by business visitors.

Basically I'd say that for us Europeans it's just not common that you always pay "a bit" more than was told earlier.

I will survive :-)

I'm sure you will survive ;-)

> Basically I'd say that for us Europeans it's just not common that you always pay "a bit" more than was told earlier.

"When did they introduce this? "

OK 1910 :-)

no problem with fees for printouts, telefonecalls, breakfast etc.

In fact: the VAT in Hungary for hotels is 12% and the "tourist tax" like in France ca. 1 EUR/person

This practise is not nice but that's why we have forums like this here :-)

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These are all the destinations you’ll need to pay extra to visit this year

More and more popular travel destinations are introducing tourist taxes to tackle problems caused by overtourism – here’s what you’ll have to pay

This year, international travel is forecast to bounce back to the highest levels since 2019 – and while that’s great news for the tourism industry in general, many cities, attractions and entire regions are suffering under the weight of overtourism .

The potential for damage to historic sites, unhinged tourist behaviour and the simple issue of overcrowding are all common consequences of overtourism. That’s why a growing list of popular travel destinations have introduced a tourist tax, with the hopes of controlling visitor numbers and improving local infrastructure to better cater to higher visitor capacity.

Many countries and cities introduced a tourist tax in 2023, and many more are due to launch theirs in 2024. Tourist taxes aren’t a new thing – you’ve probably paid one before, tied in with the cost of a plane ticket or the taxes you pay at a hotel.

However, more destinations than ever before are creating this fee for tourists, and many places have increased the cost of existing ones. Here’s a full list of all the destinations charging a tourist tax in 2024, including all the recently introduced and upcoming tourist taxes you need to know about.

Austria charges visitors a nightly accommodation tax which differs depending on province. In Vienna or Salzburg , you could pay 3.02 percent per person on top of the hotel bill.

Belgium , like Austria, has a nightly fee. Some hotels include it in the rate of the room and add it separately to your bill, so read it carefully.

The rate in Brussels is charged per room, and varies depending on the size and rating of your hotel, but is usually around €7.50. Antwerp also charges per room.

Bhutan has always been known for its steep tourist taxes and charges. In 2022, the Himalayan kingdom tripled the amount it charged visitors in tax to a minimum of $200 per day , but that amount has since been lowered. In 2024, the daily fee for the majority of visitors is $ 100, and that is due to continue until August 31, 2027.

Bulgaria applies a fee to overnight stays, but it reaches a maximum of only €1.50.

Caribbean Islands

The following Caribbean Islands charge a tourist tax, ranging from between €13 to €45: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, the Dominican Republic , Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the US Virgin Islands.

The tax tends to be tied into the cost of a hotel or a departure fee.

Croatia only charges its visitors a fee of 10 kuna (€1.33) per night during peak season.

Czechia (also known as Czech Republic)

Czechia only applies a fee to those travelling to Prague . It doesn’t apply to those under the age of 18, and is less than €1 per person, per night.

France ’s ‘taxe de séjour’ varies depending on city, and tends to be added to your hotel bill. It varies from €0.20 to €4 per person, per night.

Earlier this month, Paris announced it would be increasing its fee by up to 200 percent for those staying in hotels, Airbnbs, and campsites, but that it plans to put the funds towards improving the city’s services and infrastructure.

READ MORE: The cost of visiting Paris will soar this summer – here’s why

Germany charges visitors a ‘culture tax’ (kulturförderabgabe) and a ‘bed tax’ (bettensteuer) in certain cities, including Frankfurt , Hamburg and Berlin , which tends to be around five percent of your hotel bill.

Greece ’s tourist tax is based on numbers. Specifically, how many stars a hotel has, and the number of rooms you’re renting. The fee was introduced by the Greek Ministry of tourism to help pay off the country’s debt, and can be anything from €4 per room.

Hungary charges visitors four percent of the price of their room, but only in Budapest .

Iceland is introducing a tourist tax to protect its ‘unspoilt nature’ this year, which will cost between €4 to €7 per night. It comes after annual tourist numbers reached an estimated 2.3 million per year.

In Indonesia , the only destination which charges a tourist tax is Bali , and the fee is set to increase this February to $10 (£7.70, €8.90, IDR 150,000) – but is a one-time entry fee, not a nightly tax. It apparently goes towards protecting the island’s ‘environment and culture.’

Much like in France, Italy ’s tourist tax varies depending on your location. Rome ’s fee is usually between €3 to €7 per night, but some smaller Italian towns charge more.

Venice finally announced in September that its tourist tax, a €5 (£4.30, $5.40) fee which will be applicable on various days during high season, will launch in 2024. It only applies to day-trippers rather than those staying overnight, though.

Japan has a departure tax of around 1,000 yen (€8).

Malaysia has a flat-rate tax which it applies to each night you stay, of around €4 a night.

New Zealand

New Zealand ’s tax comes in the from of an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy of around €21 which much be paid upon arrival, but that does not apply to people from Australia.

Netherlands

The Netherlands has both a land and water tax. Amsterdam is set to increase its fee by 12.5 percent in 2024, making it the highest tourist tax in the European Union.

Portugal has a low tourist tax of €2, which applies to all those over the age of 13. It’s only applicable on the first seven nights of your visit and applies in 13 Portuguese municipalities, including Faro, Lisbon and Porto.

Olhão became the latest area to start charging the fee between April and October. Outside of this period, it gets reduced to €1 and is capped at five nights all year round. The money goes towards minimising the impact of tourism in the Algarve town.

Slovenia also bases its tax on location and hotel rating. In larger cities and resorts, such as Ljubljana and Bled, the fee is higher, but still only around €3 per night.

Spain

Spain applies its Sustainable Tourism Tax to holiday accommodation in the Balearic Islands to each visitor over the age of sixteen. Tourists can be charged up to €4 per night during high season.

Barcelona ’s city authorities announced they plan to increase the city’s tourist tax over the next two years – the fee is set to rise to €3.25 on April 1, 2024. The council said the money would go towards improving infrastructure and services. This is in addition to regional Catalan tax.

Switzerland

Switzerland ’s tax varies depending on location, but the per person, per night cost is around €2.20. It tends to be specified as a separate amount on your accommodation bill.

Thailand

Thailand introduced a tourist tax to the price of flights in April 2022, in a similar effort to the Balinese aim of moving away from its rep as a ‘cheap’ holiday destination. The fee for all international visitors is 300 baht (£6.60, $9).

The US has an ‘occupancy tax’ which applies across most of the country to travellers renting accommodation such as hotels, motels and inns. Houston is estimated to be the highest, where they charge you an extra 17 percent of your hotel bill.

Hawaii could be imposing a ‘green fee’ – initially set at $50 but since lowered to $25 – which would apply to every tourist over the age of 15. It still needs to be passed by lawmakers, but if approved, it wouldn’t be instated until 2025.

The European Union

Finally, the European Union is planning on introducing a tourist visa , due to start in 2024. The €7 application will have to be filled out by all non-Schengen visitors between the ages of 18 and 70, including Brits and Americans.

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Venice Tourist Tax – Latest information on the new Access Pass for Venice

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Visiting Venice in 2024? You need to be aware of a new requirement for ALL visitors. Starting on specific days in April 2024 the city will collect a fee to enter the city aimed at the large number of day trippers who put pressure on the city’s delicate infrastructure.

Historically visitors staying overnight pay a per person, per night city tax collected by their hotel or accommodation of between 1 and 5 Euros per person per night. The tax paid depends on the time of year and the location, type and standard of your accommodation.

In 2024 the city will now collect a €5 fee via this online portal if you are planning to spend just the day in Venice ie not stay overnight.

Once you have paid your access fee or successfully applied for your exemption a QR code is generated that you will download to your smartphone and present to authorities at their request. Fines of up to €300 applies if you have not got proof of access fee payment or exemption.

What is the Venice tourist tax or “Access Fee”?

This is a new fee introduced in 2024 to collect visitor taxes from tourists entering Venice on a day trip. Travelers to Venice will either pay the day trip access fee online OR the per night city tax collected by their hotel or accommodation. If staying overnight in Venice on specific days listed below, visitors will pay the city tax but must also apply for an exemption from the access fee.

On what days in 2024 will I need to pay the visitor access fee or apply for an exemption?

At this time, ALL travelers to Venice will need to complete the access pass process if they are visiting the city on the following days:

APRIL – 25-30
MAY – 1-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
JUNE – 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
JULY – 6-7, 13-14

** It is likely additional dates in August and September will be added later in the year.

You will need to complete the process online at the official site and either pay the tax OR apply for an exemption

Who needs to pay the Venice tourist tax?

If you are visiting Venice on the days listed above and not staying overnight you will need to pay the new €5 access fee here on this website . There are exceptions for children under the age of 14, those staying in Venice overnight, people with disabilities and residents of Venice. See the full list of exemptions here . Reminder – if you are exempt from the tax and visiting Venice on the dates listed above you will need to apply for your exemption here on this website .

I’m staying overnight in Venice – what do I need to do?

If you are staying overnight in Venice on the dates listed above you will need to apply for an exemption on this website and download a QR code you can show to authorities on request. You may also need to show evidence of your accommodation booking.

When should I complete this process?

It’s probably best not to leave this until the last minute. We suggest completing the requirements on this website a week before this trip. Please note, processes like this have the potential to change last minute in Italy so it’s probably not a good idea to do this too far in advance.

I’m staying overnight in Mestre – what do I need to do?

If you are staying overnight in Mestre or in the area of the Metropolitan City of Venice on the dates listed above you will need to apply for an exemption on this website and download a QR code you can show to authorities on request. You may also need to show evidence of your accommodation booking.

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can anybody tell me if the Nice tourist tax also need to be paid by travellers on business trip?

link by local authorities?

The answer to your question is yes.

See link hereunder :

La taxe de séjour à Nice

Elle est perçue dans les hôtels, les résidences et les meublés de tourisme, les meublés non classés, les locations d’appartements meublés, ainsi que dans les chambres d’hôtes.

La Taxe de Séjour est perçue par les loueurs auprès des personnes logées, en supplément du paiement de la location.

Pour tout renseignement complémentaire, s’adresser à Madame Elisabeth DEGROISSE

Direction de la Fiscalité Locale – Service taxe de Séjour

Tél : 04-97-13-23-63 Fax : 04-97-13-20-20

E. Mail : [email protected]

it is not a "tourist" tax, it is a room tax so no one is exempt. If you stay in a room, you pay the tax..

the city tax is an hotel tax in all cities in france in all hotels

everybody above 14/16 years old have to pay it

it's for the city not for the hotel

it's a contribution for the tourism development...

the price for this tax is depending the number of stars of each hotel and depending the cities law

0/2 stars : 0,5/ 0,75 euros max per day and per person

3 stars : about 1 euro

4 stars: 1,5 / 2 euros max

Thanks last reply!!

When did they introduce this?

Quite time ago I stayed in a hotel in France (usually use apartments even in Paris )

it was maybe 2004 "Premier motel" or so, cabins for 25 EUR (horrible!) but 25 EUR was the endprice :-)

yes I also remember "california tourism tax" in the US even I never paid extra for e.g. a prepaid priceline booking. The booking confirmation even say "incl. all taxes and fees".....

In Germany we have stil several "spa" cities who charge extra small fees/person. But these Spafees only need to be paid by tourists not by business visitors.

Basically I'd say that for us Europeans it's just not common that you always pay "a bit" more than was told earlier.

I will survive :-)

I'm sure you will survive ;-)

> Basically I'd say that for us Europeans it's just not common that you always pay "a bit" more than was told earlier.

"When did they introduce this? "

OK 1910 :-)

no problem with fees for printouts, telefonecalls, breakfast etc.

In fact: the VAT in Hungary for hotels is 12% and the "tourist tax" like in France ca. 1 EUR/person

This practise is not nice but that's why we have forums like this here :-)

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How to get your tax-refund on your shopping in Nice, Côte d'Azur Airport, South France?

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Located in the desirable south of France, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport serves the region of Nice, Monaco and Cannes and is the third busiest airport in France. On average, 13 million passengers pass through its two terminals to benefit from the warmer climate and grandeur of the French Riviera. The region oozes style and sophistication from hosting the famous Cannes film festival, offering stunning views in the beautiful medieval village of Èze and home to a wide variety of boutique and designer shops for your tax-free shopping needs. Why not explore the world-famous Galeries Lafayette in Nice or the small boutiques of the Juan Les Pins area of Antibes. Further down the southern coastline in St Tropez, pick up a pair of handmade Tropezian sandals from world-famous makers Rondini who have been crafting since 1927.

With all that tax-free shopping the region has to offer, let us walk you through how to claim your tax refund on eligible purchases when travelling via Nice airport. If you are travelling via other airports or ferry terminals, be sure to check out our other blogs here for an in-depth walk-through. You can also check out our other guides which offer VAT refund hints and tips when shopping in France.

What you need to know about tax refunds?

Non-EU residents can enjoy VAT refunds on their tax-free shopping such as technology, clothing, wine and cosmetics. As a result of Brexit, Brits can now enjoy these savings and receive VAT refunds on eligible purchases in France. Check out our other guides and blogs on the do’s and don’ts for more help.

There are two main ways you can get a tax refund - using a traditional in-store paper method, or a digital app like Wevat. With Wevat you receive more of your money back compared with the in-store method. You can also leave your passport safely locked at your hotel rather than drag it around to every shop – eliminating the risk of it being lost or stolen. If spending money is limited, you can also benefit from a lower minimum spend of €100 across all your purchases rather than €100 per store. You’ll also find that many boutiques and small shops are not partnered with big VAT refund companies which is where Wevat comes in handy for those small purchases. Other benefits of using Wevat include the ability to keep updated on your refunds within the app and that Wevat provides spot rate on refunds. Currency rates from exchange counters at the airport are often much lower than those set online meaning a lower than expected tax refund offered when using traditional methods.

You may end up with a combination of paper and digital invoices depending on the stores you use, and this is totally fine. Where possible, using the Wevat app to process your ‘factures’ or invoices into (e)refund forms will save you time and money overall – our other guides explain in more detail how.

Whichever method you choose, you will need to go to your departure station/ ferry/ airport to get your (e)refund form validated at customs before you leave the EU. Most locations such as Nice airport benefit from electronic self-service VAT refund terminals (PABLO) to streamline the whole VAT refund process. In fact, by using the Wevat app and PABLO terminals, the refund process could not be simpler!

Before travelling to the airport for your departure flight:

There are a few steps you need to take before your departure flight to avoid claim rejections.

Ask for an invoice when you shop and upload your invoices (known as ‘facture’) in-app as soon as you shop

Generate your (e)refund form in-app

Have your invoices and shopping together as French Customs may ask to see these at the airport, so make sure they're packed somewhere accessible like your hand luggage for now.

Should you encounter any problems uploading your invoices or ‘facture’ to the Wevat app, contact our customer support via the in-app chat who will gladly help you.

Get VAT refund with Wevat at Galeries Lafayette in Nice

Step by step process on your departure from Nice airport

Before passing through the security checkpoints and entering the departure lounge, make sure you follow these steps to claim your tax refund;

Step 1 - Find the PABLO détaxe Tax refund self-service kiosks located in your terminal:

PABLO self-service terminals are located near the arrivals area of each terminal in Nice airport. There are two terminals at the airport so make sure you check in advance which one your flight departs from. If you have passed through security and are at the departure gate, you have missed Customs!

Pablo detaxe VAT refund kiosk at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Terminal 1 PABLO détaxe Tax refund self-service kiosks

Terminal 2 PABLO détaxe Tax refund self-service kiosks

Step 2 - Follow the PABLO on-screen instructions to get your tax refund approved:

Select your language

Scan the barcode on your digital form in the Wevat app

Wait for the customs approval (a green screen will appear with the message "Form valid"). We also recommend that you take a picture of the screen for your records.

If you have any traditional paper tax refund forms, scan the barcodes one by one as above. These validated paper forms will then need to be mailed into the designated refund mail box with the original receipts (most often located on the customs desk near the PABLO machine).

If you encounter any issues with the self-service machines (i.e. barcode not scanning, or an error screen), seek assistance at a manned customs desk nearby.

Please note: You may be asked to show your shopping, invoices and receipts to the French Customs agents, so make sure they are easily accessible. This is why we recommend doing your tax refund before checking in your baggage (in case the Customs officer needs to see the items you have purchased). Once you have completed the tax refund you can pack your items away in your checked luggage if necessary.

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Step 3 – Head off to your check-in desk to continue your journey back to the UK!

Once you have completed the tax refund process, you can head off to your airline check in desk, continue onto security and finally relax at your boarding gate before your flight home. Your refund will be confirmed within 2 days from Wevat, then we will proceed with your refund.

Bon Voyage!

It’s as simple as that! We promise that after you have followed this process once, you will find it much easier and quicker to do in the future. If at any point you get stuck, just contact a customs official at the airport. We are also available to guide you should you need any further assistance - we are happy to help! Don’t forget to share your experiences with friends and family so that others can discover the joys of VAT-free shopping.

About Wevat App:

Wevat - a new digital tax refund app that makes it easy for travellers to save money on their shopping in France! We are a community of people who love travelling, shopping and saving money. Since our launch in 2019, we've helped refund travellers from 88 countries more than €18 million on their shopping!

Compared with in-store VAT refund providers, Wevat gives you up to 23% more VAT back and with no minimum spending requirements on each purchase. With Wevat, you can simply snap a picture of your purchase invoices then generate and scan your barcode when you leave France. There are no paper forms, repeated scanning or dropping off forms required with us. Our super-friendly, multilingual customer support team will be always on hand to support you throughout your trip via our app.

We are fully regulated by both French and UK customs.

Download our app now to start saving money on your shopping in France!

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Which destinations have a tourist tax?

Wales and edinburgh are considering introducing tourist taxes, while cities including venice, amsterdam and lisbon already do it. here’s what you need to know – and how much it’ll cost.

T ravel can be a huge force for good, bringing not just economic benefits but cultural ones too. And in a bid to offset the negative aspects of tourism — or to further cash in — an increasing number of destinations are asking holidaymakers to pay a fee when they visit.

The so-called tourist tax is used for everything from building new roads to addressing environmental concerns, or is even being ploughed back into promoting the destination to potential visitors. Some, like the $200 a night charged in Bhutan , are designed to limit visitor numbers too.

Wales has announced it has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce an overnight tax on visitors, in order to combat unsustainable tourism. Wales joins Edinburgh in considering a tourist tax. Should it come into play, tourists will pay £2 per night for the seven days of their trip, capped at £14.

The amount and type of tourist tax vary enormously — here are some of the popular holiday destinations where it applies.

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How much? €1-5 per person a night Chronically busy Venice has been charging visitors a tourist tax on the first five nights of their stay since 2011. The amount — between €1 and €5 per person a night, payable on check-in — depends on where you’re staying in the city, the style of accommodation and the time of year. There’s a discount for children. From summer 2023, the city is expected to introduce the long delayed day-tripper tax, which will cost up to €10 a day, affecting mainly cruise passengers.

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How much? €2-7 per person a night Venice is far from the only Italian city where a tourist tax is applied. The capital Rome charges an even higher contributo al soggiorno, which applies to the first ten days of your stay in the city (or five if it’s in a campsite). The tax ranges from €2 to €7 per person a night according to the class of your accommodation. There’s no escape if you’re renting from Airbnb or similar — the tax is automatically applied when you book.

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How much? €0.5-4 per room a night Introduced by the country’s Ministry of Tourism in 2018 to help cut national debt, Greece ’s Overnight Stay Tax ranges from €0.5-4 a night. The exact rate is determined by the official rating of the accommodation you’re staying in, and remains the same year round. Unlike elsewhere though, the amount payable is per room rather than per person — so if there’s a big group of you sharing a room, it’ll work out cheaper.

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How much? €0.25-5 per person a night All French municipalities, including Paris , have the option of applying a taxe de séjour, which, among other things, helps with local tourism development. The amount ranges from €0.20 to €4 per person a night depending on the type and quality of accommodation. The municipalities can choose to apply an additional city tax on top of this. In the case of Paris, it’s a 25 per cent tax, which brings the actual nightly rate to between €0.25 and €5 per person.

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5. Amsterdam

How much? Seven per cent of room rate plus €3 per person per night Amsterdam ’s toeristenbelasting is the highest tourist tax in Europe. Visitors to the Dutch capital previously paid a levy that was seven per cent of the room rate, which applied to hotel stays and camping sites. But in 2020, the city introduced an additional flat fee of €3 per person per night. Those staying in Airbnbs and similar holiday accommodation have to pay an even higher fee of ten per cent. For cruise passengers, there’s a day-tripper tax (dagtoeristenbelasting) of €8 per person.

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6. Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera)

How much? €1-4 per person plus ten per cent VAT a day The Balearic Islands’ Tax for Sustainable Tourism ranges from €1 to €4 per person a day for over-16s, plus ten per cent VAT. The exact amount depends on the time of year and type of accommodation, and is usually paid at check-out. Cruise passengers are not exempt — ships docked in any of the four islands are considered to be staying over, even if it’s only in port for a couple of hours. A discount on the tax applies from day nine.

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How much? €2 per person a night Lisbon introduced its tourist tax in 2015, originally as a temporary measure. There were two separate fees: €1 per person for those arriving by plane or boat (other modes of transport were exempt) and, from 2016, €1 per person a night for the first week for overnight visitors. The scheme raised millions for the Portuguese city, which made the tax permanent in 2019 and doubled the rate to €2 per person a night, applicable for the first five days.

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8. Switzerland

How much? CHF 0.5-6.50 per person a night Every canton in Switzerland charges a tourist tax — though not necessarily every town or city — but the amount varies. How they’re applied varies too. Lucerne’s, for example, ranges from CHF 0.5-6.50 per person a night, and is dependent on the category of accommodation. Those in Zurich, meanwhile, pay a flat fee of CHF 2.50 regardless of the grade of their accommodation. Tourists do see some direct benefits — most cities offer overnight guests free public transport as part of their stay.

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How much? Five per cent of the room rate Only a handful of German cities apply a tourist tax at the moment and its capital Berlin is among them. Introduced in 2014, the tax is the equivalent of five per cent of the cost of your stay for the first 21 days, excluding any extras such as breakfast. If you’re travelling for business or education purposes, and can provide evidence of this by way of a letter, you’re exempt from the tax. In most cases though, the tax is automatically applied to your bill.

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How much? CZK 50 per person a night Prague had one of the lowest tourist taxes in Europe at CZK 21 (72p), but this was raised at the beginning of 2022. Overnight guests now pay CZK 50 (£1.71) per person a night; it’s a flat fee that’s applied to the first 60 days in the city. It’s hoped that the extra funds will go towards development of tourism in the city — previously tourism promotion was partially funded by taxes on residents.

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Overtourism could have been 2023's word of the year in the travel industry.

News of the negative impacts of too many tourists was everywhere. The world's most popular destinations, like Venice, Barcelona and New Zealand, are struggling to keep visitor numbers under control.

What is the problem with overtourism? Well, local residents suffer as property becomes unaffordable due to landlords buying up holiday lets. Authorities struggle to manage the rubbish left behind by tourists, and pollution contributes to the climate crisis.

One tactic that destinations are banking on, literally, is tourist taxes: fees that visitors have to pay, on top of the usual expenses like accommodation and food.

This is not a new concept, of course. If you've travelled abroad, you've likely paid a tourist tax before. You may never even have noticed it - as it’s sometimes worked into airline tickets or the taxes you pay at your hotel.

Read on for the places that introduced tourist taxes in 2023, and those that are to come in 2024.

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Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax (again) in 2024

In 2022, city authorities announced that Barcelona’s tourist tax would be increased over the next two years.

Since 2012, visitors to the Catalan capital have had to pay both the regional tourist tax and an extra city-wide surcharge.

On 1 April 2023, city authorities increased the municipal fee to €2.75.

A second increase will happen on 1 April 2024, when the fee will rise to €3.25.

The tax applies to visitors staying in official tourist accommodation.

The council said the proceeds will be used to fund the city’s infrastructure, including improvements to roads, bus services and escalators.

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Portimão, Portugal, introduced tourist tax in March 2024

Portimão has followed in the footsteps of neighbouring towns by introducing a tourist tax in March.

The port city in Portugal's Algarve will vary the tax from high to low season, setting it at €2 per night from April to October and €1 per night from November to March.

Olhão, a Portuguese fishing town popular with tourists, similarly started charging visitors €2 a night between April and October last year. The tax is reduced to €1 between November and March. It does not apply to children under the age of 16 and is capped at five nights - so a maximum of €10 - per trip.

The fees are being used to minimise the impact of tourism on the Algarve towns, including improving cleanliness, security and sustainability.

Two of the Algarve's 16 municipalities already charged a tourist tax: Faro (€1.5 per night up to seven nights between March and October) and Vila Real de Santo António (€1 per day up to seven days).

Bali: Tourist tax introduced in February 2024

Known as the Land of the Gods, Bali attracts visitors from all over the world to its beaches, islands and spiritual culture.

But tourism also means problems and Bali is hoping to solve some of these with a new tax that must be paid to enter the country.

Since 14 February 2024, international and domestic arrivals have to pay a fee of IDR 150,000 (€8.80). This needs to be paid at special booths at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. Authorities say the process takes less than 30 seconds.

They said the proceeds go towards projects that ‘preserve the environment, nature and culture as well as improving quality’ of Bali.

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Back in 2022, it was rumoured that a tourist tax would be introduced in June 2023. This didn't happen, then the next deadline of October didn't happen either. And there have been no confirmed plans for 2024.

Airlines and airline-representing bodies are said to have challenged the fee.

When it was first rumoured, it was said the tax would be 300 Baht (€8).

In 2022, the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand told Reuters news agency that part of the fee will “be used to take care of tourists” as there have been times when health insurance didn’t cover them. It will also help finance further developments of tourist attractions, such as the Grand Palace in Bangkok .

Venice's tourist tax: When will visitors have to pay to enter in 2024?

Venice 's tourist tax has been the subject of much debate and delays. The city is one of the most overtouristed in Europe, forcing locals out of the city centre's narrow and crowded streets.

It is now confirmed that the lagoon city will trial an entry fee for part of 2024.

Visitors will have to pay a fee of €5 to enter on peak weekends and other days between April and mid-July - 29 days in total.

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The day-tripper fee will be in force during peak hours (8.30 am - 4 pm), meaning visitors who come into Venice for dinner or a concert won’t have to pay.

The entry fee aims to reduce crowds, encourage longer visits and improve quality of life for residents.

Proceeds from the entry fees will go towards services that help the residents of the city, like maintenance, cleaning and reducing living costs.

Read this article for full details on Venice's tourist tax.

These are all the countries where you already have to pay a tourist fee to get in

Many countries already have a tourist fee in place, for a variety of reasons.

For some, it’s to do with trying to curb the number of tourists and to prevent overtourism .

For others it’s almost like a sustainability tax on each visitor. The money from these taxes goes towards maintaining tourism facilities and protecting natural resources.

In Austria you pay an overnight accommodation tax, which varies depending on which province you’re in. In Vienna or Salzburg, you'll pay an extra 3.02 per cent on the hotel bill per person.

The tourism levy is also known as Tourismusgesetz and Berherbergungsbeiträge.

The tourist tax in Belgium is also applied to accommodation, for every night you stay there.

The fee is sometimes included in the room rate of the hotel but some separate the cost out and make it a supplemental charge, so you need to check your bill carefully.

Antwerp and Bruges charge a rate per room. The rate in Brussels varies depending on the hotel's size and rating.

In general it’s around €7.50.

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While most countries’ tourist fees are below around €20, Bhutan’s tax is sky high in comparison.

The minimum daily fee for most foreigners is: $250 (€228) per person per day during high season and slightly less in low season.

But it covers a lot, including accommodation, transportation in the country, a guide, food, and entry fees.

Bulgaria applies a tourist fee on overnight stays.

It’s very low and varies depending on area and hotel classification - up to around €1.50.

Caribbean Islands

Most Caribbean islands have tourist taxes added to the hotel cost or a departure fee.

Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, the Dominican Republic , Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the US Virgin Islands all have some form of fee for visitors.

Fees range from €13 in the Bahamas to €45 in Antigua and Barbuda.

Croatia raised its tourist tax in 2019. The increased rate only applies during peak season in the summer though.

Visitors pay around 10 kuna (€1.33) per person per night.

Czech Republic

You only need to pay a tourist fee in the Czech Republic when visiting the capital city, Prague .

It is very small (under €1) and paid per person, per night, up to 60 nights. The tax does not apply to children under 18.

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There is a 'taxe de séjour' to pay in France . It is added to your hotel bill and varies depending on which city you are in.

The rates range from €0.20 to around €4 per person, per night.

Tourist hotspots like Paris and Lyon use the money to maintain tourism infrastructure.

In anticipation of the 2024 Olympics , the tourist tax on hotel rooms have increased by 200 per cent, as of January 2024.

Depending on the type of accommodation, the fee ranges from €0.75 to €15 per night.

Germany has what they call a 'culture tax' ('kulturförderabgabe'), and also a "bed tax” (a bettensteuer), in cities including Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Berlin .

The fee is around 5 per cent of your hotel bill.

The tourist tax in Greece is based on the number of hotel stars or number of rooms you're renting. It can be anything up to €4 per room.

It was introduced by the Greek Ministry of Tourism to help cut the country's debt.

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Tourist fees in Hungary only apply in Budapest .

Travellers have to pay an extra 4 per cent every night based on the price of their room.

Tourist taxes in Italy depend on where you are. In Sicily , fees range from €1 to €3 per night.

Whereas, Rome's fee ranges from €3 to €7 per night depending on the type of room, but some smaller cities charge more.

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In Japan it comes in the form of a departure tax. Visitors to Japan pay 1,000 yen (around €8) as they leave the country.

The official tourism website claims this small tax makes “a significant difference” to the economy.

Malaysia’s tourist tax is a flat rate and applied per night you stay.

It’s not much more than about €4 a night.

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New Zealand

Many tourists, people on working holidays, and some students and workers coming to New Zealand must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) when they arrive.

But people from Australia are exempt.

It’s $35 New Zealand dollars which is around €21.

The Netherlands

The Netherlands has a land tourist tax and a water tourist tax.

In Amsterdam , this currently amounts to 7 per cent of the cost of a hotel room. It’s called 'toeristenbelasting'.

In 2024, it will rise to 12.5 per cent, making it the highest tourist tax in Europe. It will apply to cruise passengers and overnight visitors alike.

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Portugal's low tourist tax is paid per person per night and is only applicable to guests who are 13 and over.

It’s around €2 and currently applies in 13 of Portugal's 308 municipalities, including the cities of Porto, Lisbon and Faro.

You only have to pay it on the first seven days of your stay.

The tourist tax in Slovenia varies based on location and hotel rating.

It’s slightly higher in larger cities and resort towns, including Ljubljana and Bled - around €3.

If you're heading to Ibiza or Majorca, you'll have to pay a tourist tax.

The Sustainable Tourist Tax, which applies to holiday accommodation on Spain ’s Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera), also applies to each holidaymaker aged 16 or over.

During the high season, the tax can reach up to €4 per night.

Valencia, meanwhile, scrapped plans to introduce a tourist tax in 2024 following last year's election.

Switzerland

The tourist tax in Switzerland varies depending on the location. The cost is per night and per person and is around €2.20.

Quotes for accommodation usually do not include the tourist tax - it is specified as a separate amount, so it’s easier to keep track of.

And it only applies to stays under 40 days.

A hotel tax or lodging tax for travellers renting accommodation is charged in most of the United States. It’s also called an occupancy tax.

The fees apply at hotels, motels and inns. The highest rate is reportedly paid in Houston, with a 17 per cent tax on your hotel bill.

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Visitors to Wales could soon be paying more for an overnight stay amid plans to introduce a tourism tax in the country.

If the plans are confirmed Wales would follow in the footsteps of Manchester , which has introduced a tourist tax for people making overnight stays in the city and comes into operation tomorrow, said the BBC .

Many destinations around the world have tourism taxes, noted VisaGuide , including Barcelona, Venice, Thailand and Slovenia. It has proven a controversial topic though, with disagreement over whether it boosts the tourism industry or threatens its very survival.

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Supporters say a tourism tax can lead to the increasingly elusive goal of a well-managed, sustainable, and lucrative tourism industry, with the costs of tourism being picked up in a well-run way.

Recommending that the Welsh government should introduce a tourist tax, the Bevan Foundation argued that such a move would “help to reflect the true costs of tourism” such as “clearing up litter, providing car parking, keeping beaches clean” and “building public footpaths”.

Some feel that adding yet more pounds to the cost of a holiday is dangerous during a cost-of-living crisis. The tourism sector in Edinburgh is, for the most part, “vocally opposed to the introduction of a tourist tax, particularly in the current economic climate”, claimed Holyrood magazine.

Marc Crothall of the Scottish Tourism Alliance told the outlet that 60% of visitors are domestic, who “may at present be reaching a tipping point due to a consumer spending squeeze”.

By increasing the cost to visit certain areas, a tourist tax can help reduce overcrowding and make the experience more enjoyable. This can help avoid “overtourism” – where locals or visitors feel that there are too many tourists, leading to deterioration in quality of life.

For instance, Bhutan has “only ever been reluctantly open to tourists”, said The Times , but now the mountain kingdom is “cranking its tourism tax to an eye-watering level” by charging up to $200 (£161) a day in tax.

The flipside is that by increasing the cost of visiting a particular location, tourism taxes could discourage some tourists from choosing destinations that actively want more visitors.

Some “deem this sort of levy unnecessary or even detrimental to the sector – driving away visitors or limiting their spending during their visit”, said accountants Knights Lowe . However, in a poll, hoteliers in Manchester voted 80% in favour of the tourist tax, said EuroNews , suggesting that fears it could damage tourism are not widespread.

A tourist tax can generate additional cash for the local government and tourism industry, which can be used to fund infrastructure and services that benefit tourists and residents alike.

“From signage to facilities to the myriad of public realm improvements that make places attractive”, tourism infrastructure comes “at public cost”, said the Bevan Foundation, and “while the public do benefit, so too does the tourism industry”, so both parties should chip in.

Some suspect that tourism taxes will simply disappear into wider local authority budgets. Perhaps the “largest challenges” of a tourism tax is “ensuring transparency around how it’s used”, said Rosie Spinks on Skift .

If the money “just goes into a general pot because local finances are strained”, said Tim Fairhurst, secretary general of the non-profit European Tourism Association, and if it’s just seen as “a classic ‘tourists don’t vote, you can get easy money off them’”, then that is “not a smart way to go”.

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Venice's new tourist tax launches this month—how will it work?

Day trippers will need to pay €5 to enter on select days in a pilot scheme which starts during the biennale.

Fighting for space: around 30 million visitors flood into Venice every year, and two thirds of these are day trippers. Just 10% of tourists visit the city’s civic museums Tom Fenske

After delays and passionate protests, Venice will become the world’s first city to charge day trippers entry this month. Ahead of the pilot’s launch, councillors said other cities could learn from Venice’s experiment, while critics said the scheme was doomed to failure .

Each year around 30 million visitors flood Venice, a Unesco world heritage site and home to fewer than 50,000 people. The onslaught has pushed locals to the mainland as they flee rising rents and tourist-clogged streets. Two thirds of visitors are day trippers, who add little to the local economy, according to official statistics.

Day trippers will now need to pay €5 to enter Venice between 8.30am and 4pm on elected days. The pilot will be active on 29 days between 25 April—the feast day of St Mark, Venice’s patron saint—and 14 July, including on most weekends. Visitors will need to download a QR code that may be checked by controllers patrolling key entry points such as the Santa Lucia train station and Piazzale Roma car park. Transgressors risk fines of between €50 and €300.

Residents, homeowners, students and workers, including commuters, are exempt from the scheme. Children under 14, people in need of care, and visitors staying in rented accommodation and hotels – who already pay a tourist tax of between €1 and €5 per night – will need to book their visits, but they are exempt from the fee. People who are solely visiting Venice’s islands, including the Lido and Murano, will not need to pay the charge. By 6 March, nearly 5,000 people had pre-paid the fee, while 23,000 of those who are exempt had logged their presence, officials told The Art Newspaper .

Simone Venturini, Venice’s tourism chief, admits that the scheme, which cost €3m, is not a “magic bullet”, but predicts it could dissuade some “hit and run” visitors from booking holidays on the busiest days of the year. Controllers, who will number between 50 and 60 at any one time, will show leniency during the trial, allowing those without a QR code to download one while still within a “buffer zone” near entry points, he adds. Data collected by the Smart Control Room, where operators monitor tourists’ movements with video cameras and mobile phone data, will help assess the scheme’s impact, allowing it to be tweaked in the future.

The charge was born after Italy passed a law in 2019 allowing Venice to introduce a day trippers’ tax of up to €10. Plans to charge up to €10 from that year were dropped during the pandemic, and a similar scheme for last year was delayed so the system could be perfected. When councillors voted by 24 votes to 10 in September to introduce the new €5 charge, the city hall erupted into a scene of screaming councillors accusing Mayor Luigi Brugnaro of damaging the city and angry protestors brandishing banners.

Giuseppe Saccà, an opposition councillor for the centre-left Democratic Party, says it is “shameful” that Venice is becoming the world’s first pay-to-enter city. Government officials have also criticised the move. Daniela Santanché, the tourism minister, said at a February event: “I don’t agree with using taxation to manage tourism.” She added: “It’s better for a service to cost more than a tax [that] gives nothing in return.”

While other destinations have introduced taxes to manage over-tourism – including Bhutan, the small nation in the Himalayas, which charges visitors $200 a day, and the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, which charges $18.80—they have usually been included in accommodation costs or visa fees. Venice will be the first city to charge visitors to enter.

Difficult to enforce

Saccà said the scheme is “messy and jumbled”, arguing it would make life “impossible” for working Venetians, and predicts it “cannot be enforced”. Instead, he says, Venice should create packages of services for tourists, including transport and museum tickets, with variable prices depending on the period to regulate visitor flows. In Saccà’s view, the new charge is a money-making scheme designed to dissuade Unesco from putting Venice on its blacklist. (In September last year, Unesco voted not to include Venice on the endangered list but said “further progress still needs to be made”). Saccà also accuses Brugnaro of doing nothing to counter over-tourism.

Venturini argues that Brugnaro’s administration has made progress: since the Covid-19 pandemic, when tourist numbers plummeted, it has limited the opening of new hotels, bars, restaurants and souvenir shops, worked with the government to ban cruise ships from the historic centre, and announced a 25-person limit on tour groups. He predicted that Venice would soon reap rewards. “The trend is changing,” he says.

He adds that the scheme would be a boon for visitors to the Venice Biennale, who tend to stay in the city for more than one day. “There will be less pressure on the city,” he said. “For whoever decides to sleep in the city, it will be more beautiful, more liveable.”

During a November press conference, Michele Zuin, Venice’s finance chief, brushed off accusations that the charge was about money-making, saying it was expected to generate €700,000—far less than invested.

Claudio Vernier, the president of the Piazza San Marco association, a local heritage protection group, says the tax is a good idea but visitors should pay a higher fee of €10. Just 10% of tourists visit Venice’s civic museums, meaning they contribute little to cultural institutions, Vernier says. He suggests that funds raised with a higher charge could be used to restore heritage in the city.

But Giovanni Leone, the president of Do.Ve, a Venetian merchants and artisans association, views the tourist tax as ineffectual. Instead, the council should clamp down on holiday lets, now that hotels, B&Bs and rented apartments in the historic centre have the capacity to host 50,000 tourists overnight—more than Venetian residents—he says. He is critical of Brugnaro for not taking advantage of a national law passed in 2022 allowing Venice to limit the number of holiday lets. “If we implement this measure we will open the way for other cities blighted by over-tourism,” Leone says.

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