How is tourist tax calculated in France?

The amount of the tourist tax is based on a municipal rate which varies from €0.20 (for 1- and 2-star campsites) to €4 (for palaces) per person and per night, bearing in mind that the city of Paris must apply an additional legal tax of 25% to the amount concerned.



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Even for Airbnb customers, the fee is now mandatory when renting a room or an apartment. To date, the tourist tax depends on various factors such as the number of stars and nights spent in the hotel. Generally, the amount of tourist tax ranges from €1 to €5 per day per person.

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You can easily obtain an electronic duty-free slip by using the Pablo terminals at the airports. For an immediate VAT refund, you should present all your documents at the tax refund desk at the airport, the port or the train station from which you are departing.

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What are tourist taxes? Tourism taxes are small fees usually levied indirectly through accommodation providers or vacation companies, and typically aimed at overnight visitors.

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20% VAT rate Actual tax refund value up to 16.33% on standard VAT items, subject to amount spent and Terms and Conditions. Please note: typical value for immediate tax refunds is 10.8%.

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For French residents : the 30% flat-rate levy (of which 12.8% for income tax and 17.2% in social levies) applies to investment income including dividends, interest and capital gains on the disposal of securities and shares. The 40% allowance on dividends and similar income does not apply.

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The 14-day rule – called the “Master's” exception Airbnb hosts are expected to pay income taxes on rental income they earn from long-term rentals. To account for short-term rental income, the 14-day rule allows Airbnb hosts to avoid paying taxes if they rent a property for fewer than 14 days per year.

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