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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Everything you need to know about Bucharest’s controversial new tourist tax

Visitors will be charged around £1.70 per night in Bucharest in 2026 - (Getty/iStock)

Another European city is set to introduce a tourist tax in 2026, costing visitors around £1.70 per night – although some local leaders are unhappy about the change.

Romania’s capital, Bucharest, is aiming to raise around £2.5m annually from a new visitor levy, which will help the city promote itself as a destination.

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