Tax to pay at the end of holiday.

pattycake

bradders1983 wrote: »

On the flip side, holidays there are likely to cost more. Paying more to go somewhere else rather than going to Majorca because you have to pay a very small tourist tax is very much cutting your nose off to spite your face in this instance.

You are correct of course but I much prefer Lanzarote to Majorca. Each to his/her own.

bradders1983

pattycake wrote: »

You are correct of course but I much prefer Lanzarote to Majorca. Each to his/her own.

Oh I agree, but the OP clearly had his heart set on Majorca and is preparing to toss it off all because of a few quid he has to pay when he gets there.

Pollycat

pattycake wrote: »

Ok, I see but as you highlighted my comment regarding the tax being per person, I thought you were correcting me!

Not at all.
Just adding additional information.
The OP may wish to consider a holiday in Greece as the tourist tax is per room rather than per person.
It's based on the accommodation rating - the higher the accommodation rating, the more you pay.

JosephK

Could always try Bhutan:)

NoodleDoodleMan

It's based on the accommodation rating - the higher the accommodation rating, the more you pay.

As is the case in the Balearics.

Pollycat

NoodleDoodleMan wrote: »

As is the case in the Balearics.

Yes. My sister paid it last year in Majorca.
I was talking specifically about Greece in the post you quoted but I imagine it's the same in lots of countries that charge it.

PompeyPete

JosephK wrote: »

Could always try Bhutan:)

Well worth it though if you can afford it.

NoodleDoodleMan

Additionally, the OP maybe interested to know that at the present time The Canary Islands do not impose a tourist tax

From reports I've read they are seriously considering imposing restrictions on the number of tourists allowed each year.

Too many arriving annually and having a negative impact on the ecology etc.

I think (may be wrong) that the Canaries are divided into two separate governmental island groups, not sure how that plays out if they are not in general broad agreement on the issue.

PompeyPete

This thread is a little like one on being 'scammed' abroad. The best scams go completely unnoticed.

Some people are adamant they've never ever been scammed, but the 'sting' is in the detail or rather the lack of it. Exactly the same with any taxes abroad.

Some countries are upfront about their added extras, but others aren't. It's the countries that hide those little extras that seem to get away with it.

Cacran

Pollycat wrote: »

I can't believe you've backed out of a holiday 'on principle' because of a tax imposed by the country you're visiting.

I am unconcerned that you cannot believe it.
I was merely surprised when I had to tick the box to agree to this charge, after going through all the booking process.
I have been going abroad for almost 40 years and have not had to pay.
It may previously have been included in the price. It would have been acceptable at that point, before completing the full booking details.
I have now found another holiday and saved £500 and am aware of this Tourist Tax.
Having been to mainland Spain for the past four years, we have never paid or been asked to pay it. Seems that to date, they do not charge on the mainland.
As members of this money saving forum, I feel I can post what ever I choose to.
Made me laugh about the tea bag bit!
This site is perfect for the 'tighter' sort of people!