I just received an email from the website from which I rented my villa stating that states that we may be levied a tax of 1-2 euros per person per night stay depending on the municipality. Is this legit? How will I know what the actual tax is since they say to pay the villa owner in cash?
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
It's legit. Don't sweat it for such a small amount. It's less than a gelato. Have a great time.
Posted by
OP
minneapolis, mn, us
2 posts
Thank you.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23652 posts
That is a recent development of the last few years for a tourist lodging tax of one to two euro added after the fact. It is legit and spreading.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32392 posts
chris, This sort of "tax" is increasingly common throughout the world, including this area (I believe it's called a "Hotel Room Tax" here). I agree with the others, I wouldn't be too concerned with it. It's simply part of the "cost of travel". Buon Viaggio!
Posted by
Kamloops, BC, Canada
483 posts
As mentioned above, it is legit. Here is a link for Venice (with official documents which you'll find if you scroll to the bottom after the webpage opens): http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/48016
If you Google 'commune di CITY NAME' you might have some luck finding more info on the city where your villa rental is.