Tourist Tax

In some destinations, local authorities charge a tourist tax.

This is a local charge that helps support tourism services like infrastructure and sustainability initiatives, and helps manage the impact that tourism can have on local communities.

Tourist tax is paid locally, in local currency, usually directly to the hotel when you check in. The amount varies by country, and also by city or region within a country, and can depend on things like the type of accommodation, the length of your stay and how many people are travelling.

Why is tourist tax now included in the price of your jolly?

To avoid any surprises and so you know exactly where you stand before you book, new pricing guidance from the Competition and Markets Authority (who regulate the travel industry) means that holiday companies must include tourist taxes in the total, headline price you see when booking.

You’ll still pay the tourist tax locally when you arrive, but it’s now included upfront, so the price you see better reflects the price you’ll actually pay.

A heads-up

Tourist tax amounts can change, and they’re set by local authorities, not us. We’ll always include the most up-to-date amounts available to us at the time you book and keep things updated if anything changes.