What Are City/Tourist Taxes?
When you book a holiday, you might come across something called a “city tax” or “tourist tax.” This is a small fee charged by local governments to help fund things like tourist facilities. It’s usually paid per person, per night, and collected when you check in or out of your hotel in the local currency. Your hotel may also charge a resort fee, which is payable directly to the hotel.
The amount can vary depending on where you’re staying, how long you stay, and even the star rating of your hotel. Some destinations charge just a couple of pounds per night, while others may not charge anything at all. These taxes aren’t always included in your booking price, which can sometimes cause confusion.
But don’t worry – we’re here to help! We’ll always let you know if city taxes apply to your booking, and we’ve also created a handy guide to help you check if city taxes apply to the country you're travelling to.
It’s just one of the ways we make holiday booking simple, clear, and stress-free.
*The amounts set out below are correct as at 01/07/2025 and are estimated based on information available to us at the time of publication. The amounts are subject to change without notice.
Balearic Islands
The Balearic Government charge a sustainable tourism tax on all overnight stays which is payable on arrival in the hotel:
- 5-star & 4-star superior hotels: €4.40 per person, per day in high season
- 5-star & 4-star superior hotels: €1.10 per person, per day in low season
- 4-star & 3-star superior hotels : €3.30 per person, per day in high season
- 4-star & 3-star superior hotels: €0.82 per person, per day in low season
- 1-star, 2-star & 3-star hotels: €2.20 per person, per day in high season
- 1-star, 2-star & 3-star hotels: €0.55 per person, per day in low season
Exclusions: Children under the age of 16 are exempt from the tax and long-term holidaymakers may be subject to a 50% discount starting from the ninth day of their stay onwards. There is also a discount in low season between 1st November and 1st May each year.
The Balearic Government charge a sustainable tourism tax on all overnight stays which is payable on arrival in the hotel:
- 5-star & 4-star superior hotels: €4.40 per person, per day in high season
- 5-star & 4-star superior hotels: €1.10 per person, per day in low season
- 4-star & 3-star superior hotels : €3.30 per person, per day in high season
- 4-star & 3-star superior hotels: €0.82 per person, per day in low season
- 1-star, 2-star & 3-star hotels: €2.20 per person, per day in high season
- 1-star, 2-star & 3-star hotels: €0.55 per person, per day in low season
Exclusions: Children under the age of 16 are exempt from the tax and long-term holidaymakers may be subject to a 50% discount starting from the ninth day of their stay onwards. There is also a discount in low season between 1st November and 1st May each year.
The Balearic Government charge a sustainable tourism tax on all overnight stays which is payable on arrival in the hotel:
- 5-star & 4-star superior hotels: €4.40 per person, per day in high season
- 5-star & 4-star superior hotels: €1.10 per person, per day in low season
- 4-star & 3-star superior hotels : €3.30 per person, per day in high season
- 4-star & 3-star superior hotels: €0.82 per person, per day in low season
- 1-star, 2-star & 3-star hotels: €2.20 per person, per day in high season
- 1-star, 2-star & 3-star hotels: €0.55 per person, per day in low season
Exclusions: Children under the age of 16 are exempt from the tax and long-term holidaymakers may be subject to a 50% discount starting from the ninth day of their stay onwards. There is also a discount in low season between 1st November and 1st May each year.
Bulgaria
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Bulgaria. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Bulgaria. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Canary Islands
The town of Mogán has introduced a tourist tax of €0.15 per person, per night.
This applies to the following areas: Arguineguin (Patalavaca), Puerto Rico, Tauro (Playa del Cura), Taurito, Mogán.
Croatia
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Croatia. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Croatia. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Croatia. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Egypt
A departure tax of £35 Egyptian Pounds (approx. £1.50) is payable by all visitors upon on departure. Please check with your airline if this cost is included in the cost of your ticket.
Greece
Maldives
Customers may be required to pay a Green tax when staying in Maldives. This is usually $12 per person per night, and is payable to the hotel.
Malta
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Malta. This is usually €0.50 per person per night, and is payable to the hotel.
Mexico
Environmental tax is 30-80 MXN per room, per night.
Visitors to Cancun and Playa Del Carmen must also pay $17 tourist tax via Visitax. Under 15s are exempt from paying.
Morocco
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Morocco. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Morocco. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Portugal
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Portugal. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Portugal. This is usually between £1 - £4 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Portugal. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Spain
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Portugal. This is usually between £1 - £3 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
The Catalonia region charges a sustainable tourism tax on all overnight stays which will be payable on arrival in the hotel:
- 5-star hotels, grand luxe hotels: €3.00 per person, per night4-star hotels, superior 4-star hotels: €1.20 per person, per nightHotels with 3-stars or less and youth hostels: €0.60 per person, per night
The city of Barcelona levies higher tourist taxes, plus an additional city tax:
- 5-star hotels, grand luxe hotels: €3.50 per person, per night + city tax of €1.75 per person, per night
- 4-star hotels, superior 4-star hotels: €1.70 per person, per night + city tax of €1.75 per person, per nightH
- 3-stars hotels or less and youth hostels: €1.00 per person, per night + city tax of €1.75 per person, per night
Additional information: Children aged 17 or younger are exempt from the tourist tax. The tax is subject to a 10% VAT charge. The tax is charged only for the first seven nights of your stay, in the same accommodation over a continuous period. If staying in more than one establishment during any visit to this region, you will be charged tax for the first seven nights in each accommodation.
The Catalonia region charges a sustainable tourism tax on all overnight stays which will be payable on arrival in the hotel:
- 5-star hotels, grand luxe hotels: €3.00 per person, per night
- 4-star hotels, superior 4-star hotels: €1.20 per person, per night
- Hotels with 3-stars or less and youth hostels: €0.60 per person, per night
The Catalonia region charges a sustainable tourism tax on all overnight stays which will be payable on arrival in the hotel:
- 5-star hotels, grand luxe hotels: €3.00 per person, per night
- 4-star hotels, superior 4-star hotels: €1.20 per person, per night
- Hotels with 3-stars or less and youth hostels: €0.60 per person, per night
Tunisia
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Tunisia. This is usually between £2 - £4 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Tunisia. This is usually between £2 - £4 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Customers may be required to pay a tourist tax when staying in Tunisia. This is usually between £2 - £4 per person per night, and is payable in local currency to the hotel.
Turkey
In Istanbul hotels charge a tourist tax of 2% of the accomodation price (This is often - but not always - included in the original booking cost, so is worth checking with your hotel).
