Tourist tax: Holiday warning as popular European cities including Amsterdam and Barcelona to hike charge by 10% by 2025

The taxes aim to mitigate the environmental impact of mass tourism and enhance infrastructure in response to growing visitor numbers. However, it means that popular European destinations are set to become more expensive for tourists.

Tourist taxes are typically added to hotel bills, with some cities also imposing fees on attractions and local services. According to data collected by SOAX, Amsterdam currently charges the highest rate in Europe at 12.5 per cent of the nightly hotel rate.

Venice has implemented a variable tax of about £5 per person per night, alongside a new reservation system. Paris and Rome are also adjusting their taxes, which will contribute to the overall increase in travel expenses.

Barcelona is also increasing its tourist tax, which funds public services and infrastructure. This will lead to higher accommodation costs for visitors.

Listed below are the five destinations where tourist taxes are rising.

• Barcelona, Spain: Barcelona's tourist tax, which funds public services and infrastructure, is raising accommodation costs.
• Paris, France: New adjustments are expected to raise travel expenses.
• Rose, Italy: The Italian government plans to increase its tourist tax leading to higher hotel prices.
• Amsterdam, Netherlands: Amsterdam has the highest tourist tax in Europe, according to National Geographic.
• Venice, Italy: The city's tax and reservation system will affect overall travel costs.

The crowded landmark sites, such as Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Dam Square in Amsterdam, and St Mark’s Square in Venice, have forced all three cities to impose or increase existing tourist taxes to curb overcrowding. However in cities such as Barcelona it hasn’t quelled anger from the locals as recently protestors chanted “tourists go home” and sprayed visitors with water pistols. The city hosted 15.6 million tourists last year.