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BRITS ARE BEING WARNED TO CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE LIKES OF FRANCE, ITALY, SPAIN AND MORE TO AVOID BEING SURPRISED BY A COMMON EXTRA COST WHEN THEY CHECK-IN AT THEIR HOTEL 16:51, 21

May 2025Updated 16:53, 21 May 2025 Brits planning their summer holidays are being warned to check for additional costs before they head off to their destination. That's because there

are plenty of hotspots in the likes of France, Spain and Italy charge a tourist tax, often for every day of your stay. While this isn't usually more than a few euros each day, it's

worth noting that it's rarely included in the original cost of your holiday, but rather is paid when you check-in to your hotel. However, a survey from Quotezone revealed that 45% of

Brits don't plan for additional expenses on holiday - and so can be caught off-guard when they're asked to pay at reception. Greg Wilson, CEO and travel insurance expert at

Quotezone.co.uk said: "If you’re planning a trip to any city in Europe this year, you must be aware of the potential additional costs to your holiday such as tourist tax – often these

extras are not obvious beforehand and normally due for payment when you check out of your accommodation. Tourism taxes range anywhere between less than €1 to almost €15 per night and can be

charged per person." READ MORE: Three very unlikely Austrian towns hoping to host Eurovision next year Although tourist taxes aren't new, they've been an increasing source of

tension in recent years as holiday destinations look to combat overtourism. Just recently, Jet2’s CEO Steve Heapy raised concerns that tourist taxes might increase as a result of the over

tourism demonstrations in Spain. It comes following protests in hotspots such as Barcelona and the Canary Islands, with locals calling for more restrictions. The Mayor of Salou Pere Granados

had previously championed a charge of 84p per day for tourists, explaining at a round table: "The tourists pay tax in the same way as the residents pay taxes. If I come to London, I

generate waste." However, Benidorm's mayor Antonio Perez said he was against the tourist tax "because it's stigmatising the visitors as the ones who are preventing me

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best holiday deals, travel warnings, expert advice and hidden gems, straight to your inbox. Article continues below Meanwhile in Italy, in recent years Venice has introduced a tourism tax

for 'day trippers', in a bid to combat the crowds that descend upon the city, including during peak cruise holiday seasons. Just last year city officials confirmed they would be

increasing the tax for 2025, and even doubling the fee for last-minute holidaymakers. The experts at Quotezone warned: "When budgeting for your trip, it is important to take additional

fees and tax into consideration. Recently many countries have actually raised their fees for tourists. Visitors in Paris may find themselves paying up to €14.95 a night – while Venice has

introduced a trial for visitors to pay a €5 entry fee to the city during daytime hours, including additional costs for anyone staying in the city overnight. While planning your trip, make

sure to research tourist tax in that area so you can be prepared for the additional costs." _DO YOU THINK A TOURISM TAX IS A GOOD IDEA? LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW._