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Traveller (Tourist) Fees
Roger Alderson October 9, 2019, London Traveller fees/taxes (also called visitor or tourist fees) have become increasingly common over the last few years. Ostensibly intended to pay for improved visitor experiences and/or minimise visitor impact, more and more countries are embracing them as a welcome addition to government funding. Sometimes, the fees are embedded within other costs, typically accommodation or transportation. The visitor doesn't even know that they're paying it. This could be considered a little 'underhand,' but at least there are no unpleasant financial surprises when the tourist turns up at a border and is expected to cough up a fee to enter or some instances, leave!
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Photo by Christine Roy
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We've done a little research and pulled together a list of the fees in a variety of countries around the world. The prize for the biggest goes to Bhutan, at US$200-250 per day depending on the time of year that you visit. Such a heavy fee probably goes a long way to moderating visitor traffic although it does entitle the traveller to accommodation, transportation, food, a guide and all entry/exit fees.
It isn't an exhaustive list, and we can't guarantee 100% accuracy, but it provides a starting point for travellers to better understand some of the additional costs that they may not have considered when developing a travel budget. Scroll to the bottom for a handy pdf version that you can download.
It isn't an exhaustive list, and we can't guarantee 100% accuracy, but it provides a starting point for travellers to better understand some of the additional costs that they may not have considered when developing a travel budget. Scroll to the bottom for a handy pdf version that you can download.
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Copyright, Roger Alderson. Table Last Updated on October 9, 2019
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