Visiting Paris in 2024 will be more expensive

Paris Tax Increase: The city of Paris implemented a tax increase on hotels & accommodations starting January 1.

Palaces: Nightly tax for "palaces" increased by 199%, reaching €14.95 ($16.38) compared to the 2023 rate of €5 ($5.48).

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5-Star Accommodations: Travelers in 5-star accommodations face a 186% increase, with a new

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nightly rate of €10.73 ($11.75) compared to the 2023 rate of €3.75 ($4.11).

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4-Star Hotels: Those staying in 4-star hotels will experience a 182% increase, with a new nightly rate of-

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€8.13 ($8.91) compared to the 2023 rate of €2.88 ($3.15). 1-Star Hotels, Holiday Villages, Guest Rooms, or Hostels:

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More modest increase for these accommodations, with a new rate of €2.60 ($2.85) compared to the 2023 rate of €1 ($1.10).

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Paris Olympics Impact:The decision to raise taxes precedes the Paris Olympics, with hotel

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prices already soaring, averaging over 300% higher than usual for the summer games.

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Paris expects over 11 million visitors during the Olympics, commencing on July 26.

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Other cities, such as Amsterdam, have also raised tourist taxes, with a 12.5% increase for this year,

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applicable to both overnight stays and cruise ship visits. Iceland has introduced new taxes to support-

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