Full list of all the holiday hotspots you will have to pay a tourist tax this summer
Countries across Europe and in other parts of the world will change tourists and additional taxes when they visit.
Tourist taxes have become increasingly common in recent years as countries and cities look to boost their economies following the blow dealt by the Covid pandemic.
However, in many European countries such as Greece, Spain and Germany, city taxes and even hotel taxes have long been part and parcel of the tourism experience.
Below is an explainer of where British tourists can expect to be hit with additional costs on their travels this year, including new destinations.
In 2024, the UK is introducing a new system called Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which will mean visitors from the US, Europe, Australia and Canada will be required to apply for permission and pay to enter the country.
Next year, the EU bring in a new tourist visa, meaning non-EU citizens from outside the Schengen area will be made to fill out a €7 application to enter the country.
As of Spring 2024, day tourists in Venice, Italy, have been hit with charges.
Below is a list of destinations where tourist taxes are imposed (via Conde Nast Traveller), though the amount paid changes regularly.
Be sure to check with your accommodation and tourist board what you will need to pay for each destination.
Österreich
A tourist tax of 3.2 percent is usually added in Vienna, the country's capital. It is typically added to your accommodation bill.
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Belgien
The tax is added to your accommodation costs and is typically less than £3.50. This varies in other cities. Brussels, the capital, is famed for its beautiful architecture, culture, and for being the home of the European Parliament.
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Bulgarien
The tax is usually below £1.30 but can vary. Bulgaria is visited by many tourists hoping to sit back and relax at sun-soaked beaches.
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Caribbean Islands
The rate changes from island to island. For example, you can expect to be charged 8 percent in St Lucia, whereas in the Dominican Republic, it is 18 percent. In this picture, you can see a beautiful beach in St Lucia.
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Kroatien
The tax ranges from 20p to 70p per day depending on when you travel. Dubrovnik, pictured here, is one of Croatia's most popular destinations. It is also well-known for being the set of King's Landing in Game of Thrones.
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