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US Hotel Stays Cost More as Bed Taxes Climb in Many Cities
SOURCE: HOTEL MANAGEMENT NETWORK, 11/3

A growing number of US destinations are lifting their hotel tax — often called a bed tax, tourist tax or occupancy tax — adding double-digit percentages and nightly fees to room bills.

Washington DC now charges 15.95% through 30 September 2027, while San Diego’s tiered increase won a California appeals court ruling in October 2025. Industry research suggests the average lodging levy in the US is now above 15%.

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