France tourist tax to triple in new blow for holidaymakers

A proposal given the go-ahead said taxes are set to rise from next year.

Currently, visitors will pay between €0.25 (22p) and €5 (£4.30) per night, depending on the type of accommodation.

This can vary slightly and some areas implement a flat rate.

The new proposal could see up to 200 per cent added to the current cost.

This would mean those paying the highest fees could see it triple.

For example, the €5 charge could total up to €15 (£13) per person per night if the maximum 200 per cent increase (€10) was charged.

​The additional tax collected is planned to go towards improved public transport.

Tourist tax applies to any holidaymakers staying in hotels, tourist residences and outdoor accomodation, such as camping and caravanning.

The taxes are applicable to anyone over the age of 18.

There are some exemptions, such as those receiving emergency accommodation and seasonal workers employed in the municipality.

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Cruise guests face higher tourist taxes when visiting a popular stop.

Cruisegoers heading to the Bahamas may need to pay more from 2024.

This comes as Britons face new tourist taxes when going to Iceland.

The popular tourist destination has not confirmed how much the fee is going to be.