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Countries where you have to pay to be a tourist

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If you've traveled, you've likely paid a tourist tax before. However, you may have never noticed it, as it's often worked into airline tickets or the taxes you pay at your accommodation. Originally, tourist tax was introduced by certain governments with the aim of tempering over-tourism and generating income from large numbers of travelers entering the destination. Now, the MONEY from the tax also goes to protecting natural resources and maintaining tourism facilities.
 

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Austria -

Austria charges visitors a nightly accommodation tax, which differs depending on the province. In Vienna and Salzburg, around 3.2% is added onto your accommodation bill.
 

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Belgium -

In Brussels, tourist tax varies depending on a hotel's size and rating, and can reach €7.50 (US$8.17) per night. However, it varies from city to city.
 

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Bhutan -

Bhutan has long been known for its steep tourist taxes and charges. The current daily fee for the majority of visitors is US$100.
 

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Bulgaria -

Depending on municipality, the tourist tax in Bulgaria ranges from 0.20 lev to 3 lev (US$0.11 to $1.67) a night.
 

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Caribbean -

Most of the Caribbean islands charge a tourist tax. The price ranges depending on the island.
 

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Caribbean -

In Saint Lucia, for example, it's around 8%, whereas in the Dominican Republic it's 18%.
 

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Austria -

Austria charges visitors a nightly accommodation tax, which differs depending on the province. In Vienna and Salzburg, around 3.2% is added onto your accommodation bill.
Austria is a nice place, very cosy and not so expensive vs Swiss
 

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Croatia -

The Croatian tourist tax depends on the season and location, but it's only around €1.33 (US$1.45) per night.
 

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Czech Republic -

In Prague, tourist tax typically costs around CZK50 (US$1.97) per night.
 

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France -

France's taxe de séjour varies depending on city, and tends to be added to your hotel bill per night. The tax is used to maintain tourism infrastructure in popular destinations, such as Paris and Nice.
 

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Germany -

Germany has a "culture tax," called kulturförderabgabe, and a "bed tax," bettensteuer, in cities including Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Berlin. It tends to be around 5% of your hotel bill.
 

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Greece -

The price you pay in Greece depends on the standard and size of your accommodation. It tends to be around €4 (US$4.36) per night.
 

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Hungary -

Tourist tax in Hungary only applies in Budapest. Travelers have to pay an extra 4% nightly on the price of their room.
 

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Iceland -

Since January 2024, Iceland has reinstated their tourist tax, which costs US$4.36 per night. It comes after annual tourist numbers reached an estimated 2.3 million per year.
 

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Indonesia -

Since February 2024, travelers have to pay 150,000 rupiah (USD$9.59) upon entering Bali.
 
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