HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Italy may be forced to pay a new tourist tax under proposals being discussed. The country is currently floating the idea of introducing a new levy for overnight visitors in a bid to combat overtourism. 2 Government officials in Italy are discussing the idea of introducing a new tourist charge Credit: Getty The new proposal is in its draft stage and is currently being studied by the Italian Government, as reported by local newspaper La Repubblica .
Just like the current tax, the rate will vary depending on the type of accommodation tourists have booked , and it will range from €5 (£4.29) to €25 (£21.44) per night.
For example, holidaymakers who've booked to stay in a hotel room that costs less than €100 (£85.77) per night will be required to pay the minimum €5 (£4.29) charge.
Tourists staying in rooms that cost €100 (£85.77) and €400 (£343) could be charge €10 (£8.58) per night, while rooms costing between €400 (£343) and €750 (£643) could see holidaymakers charged €15 (£12.
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For example, €350 (£300) could be added to the cost of a holiday for those holidaymakers staying at an ultra-luxury hotel in Italy for two weeks. Meanwhile, holidaymakers staying in a budget hotel, costing €100 (£85.77) or less, could see one-week stays costing an extra €35 (£30).
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