Hello.
Is there an additional tax to be paid in full upon arrival at a villa in France ? (When we traveled to Italy, everywhere we stayed we had to pay a tax in cash upon arrival). Just trying to make sure we have enough euros on hand if needed.
Thanks
K
I don't know about France but we were with a group a number of years ago in (German?) hotel and half board prepaid but the hotel had to collect several Euro "tourist tax" in cash from each of us. Apparently is was some kind of local tax. Our group leader said that it was legitimate.
I'm curently in SW France. I've been charged a modest tourist tax several times, but I think not everywhere. For my budget rooms, it's so little money that I don't pay attention to it.
I suppose the amount of tax on a villa might not be negligible, so I'd contact the rental agent or owner and ask.
It depends on the area - some places have a local tourist tax and some don't. I would enquire with the villa owner if you are worried.
Thank you, yes, when we were in Italy the rental owners always let us know in advance. I should double check with the villa owners in France.
K
Paying a tourist or local, hotel tax in cash is legitimate. The owner has to pass that on, it is completely reasonable for him to require payment in cash so that eh does not have to lose the credit card company's cut. If you think that is insignificant, calculate how much he loses over the course of a year if he received all payments by credit card.
It is absolutely understandable. I apologize if I gave the impression that it was not. I just wanted to make sure that I had enough euros on hand if needed.
Thanks
K
I assume this is about the taxe de sejour. It depends on the town. In the past, when we've rented gites, it was payable at the end when we settled up any balance. But on our recent rip, apparently a new French law required that the taxe de sejour be added into the total weekly charge and be paid in advance with the rental fee.
