Britons warned of new fees as a popular European city break spot considers tourist tax
Copenhagen is strongly considering a new tourist tax
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Tourist taxes are standard in many parts of Europe. This is a charge anyone visiting needs to pay when staying in the country.
Copenhagen could be the latest place to introduce a fee for those staying over.
While introducing tourist taxes in the city has been discussed for a long time, it seems more likely than ever.
The majority of politicians in the city council now back the idea and, if introduced, the fee would apply to anyone staying in the city overnight.
Copenhagen is a popular weekend spot for a city break
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City politicians need higher approval before this can be introduced and it is not confirmed how much this would cost tourists if introduced.
One suggestion of what this would be is to see tourists staying overnight charged one euro per night in the city, while another suggestion states it would apply mainly to cruise guests.
Tourist taxes are already in place in many parts of the continent and go towards the upkeep of facilities in the country.
This comes as Denmark gears up to impose a tax on air passengers in a bid to make the country greener.
The new fee will start to be introduced in 2025 and apply to those taking flights.
By 2030, it will cost around 50 Danish crowns (£5.65) per passenger for intra-European flights, 310 crowns (£35) for medium-distance flights and 410 (£46) for long-distance, a statement from the taxation ministry revealed.
Britons must be aware of the taxes, rules and policies that apply in the countries they are visiting.
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Authorities have designated areas at Levante and Poniente that will become smoke-free zones going forward, so Britons should be aware if visiting.
Signs are in place to remind visitors and the areas affected are generally used by people with disabilities.
This comes as Britons were issued a new Europe travel warning as groups are under attack.
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