What state has the highest tourist tax?

Honolulu has been found to charge the highest tourist tax to visitors, according to a recent report by UK-based financial firm Money.co.uk. The firm calculated that if the average cost of a hotel room in Honolulu is $390, then that's an additional $51.70 a night – or more than $361 a week – for travelers .



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