Do non british pay tourist tax when they visit uk

greenface2

Ive recently returned from Greece and had a wonderful holiday . While checking into the hotel I was asked for an extra 60 euros as tourist tax paid directly to the hotel . I knew I was going to pay it but it now set me thinking . When our friends from Greece or similar countries pop to the uk for a holiday . Are they smashed with a uk tourist tax 

CKhalvashi

That is (I believe) a local government issue.

I believe that Bath and Wales are planning to introduce one.

molerat

I don't think anywhere has imposed a visitor tax yet, lots of talk with Edinburgh looking likely to be the first at £2 per night.  And it is not just foreign tourists that will pay it.

greenface2

molerat said:

I don't think anywhere has imposed a visitor tax yet, lots of talk with Edinburgh looking likely to be the first at £2 per night.  And it is not just foreign tourists that will pay it.

ok thanks . I know the next answer maybe "I Don't know " but / do greeks pay it in Greece 

CKhalvashi

greenface2 said:

molerat said:

I don't think anywhere has imposed a visitor tax yet, lots of talk with Edinburgh looking likely to be the first at £2 per night.  And it is not just foreign tourists that will pay it.

ok thanks . I know the next answer maybe "I Don't know " but / do greeks pay it in Greece 

I think yes, it's a tax on occupancy, at least in most countries.