We’ve discussedcheap vacation destinationsbefore.
One pricey item people often overlook when budgeting a trip: hotel taxes.
Some cities have considerably higher hotel tax rates than others, and this expense can add up.
Consumer Reports put together a list of cities with the highest hotel taxes.
), with the average being around 13.4 percent, according to the study.
Consumer Reports pulled the top 10 cities in thestudythat have the highest tax rate.
These numbers are helpful when calculating the actual price of lodging for your trip.
For example, let’s say, for whatever reason, you’re planning a trip to Houston.
With anaverage hotel priceof $165, you’ll pay an average of $193 total.
But it helps to know the actual percentage.
Cities with the highest hotel taxes| Consumer Reports
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