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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Travel
Sakshi Gupta

Paris Travel Warning: French Capital Hikes Tourist Taxes By Whopping 200% Ahead Of Olympics

Hotels in Paris have already adjusted their rates for the Olympic period (Credit: Artem Kamyshenkov/Adobe Stock)

Holidaymakers who are planning to head to Paris this year have been issued a massive travel warning. Travellers must gear up to pay much higher tourist taxes on their hotel rooms and alternative accommodations in Paris this year, coinciding with the city hosting the Olympics.

On Jan. 1, tourist taxes on stays more than doubled. Until last year, the tax in Paris ranged from €0.75 to €5 per night, depending on the type of accommodation.

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