Paris, France announces 200% tourist tax hike from 2024

Highlights: France announces 200% hike in tourist tax!

• The French government announces to increase the tourist taxes, starting in 2024.  
• Paris and France will impose a 200% tourist tax hike for visitors on hotel rooms.
• The ongoing tourist taxes in Paris range from 0.25 euros to 5 euros per night based on the type of accommodation.
• The surge in taxes will contribute towards the funding of public transport for the Olympics.

 

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The French Government to triple the Tourist Taxes from 2024

The government of France has announced plans to increase the tourist taxes from 2024. A 200% increase has been proposed to the parliament, which will go for the funding of public transport during the Olympics.

The surge in taxes is expected to produce 423 Million Euros on an annual basis, which is twice the estimated value required for the funding.

 

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Rise in Hotel rates during the Olympics season

The hotel prices in France are expected to rise during the Olympics season. The hotel rates have been pre-adjusted starting from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

 

The government under the leadership of President Emmanuel Macron has plans to bring in Article 49.3 of the French constituency to push the vote through to the 2024 budget.

 

The ticket prices for public transport for the games will increase. The metro fares for single tickets and 10-ticket passes during the Olympic season.

 

 

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