City tax in Germany
All places in Germany we have data for: rate, payment, maximum nights and child exemption.
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| Place | Rate | Payment | Max. nights | Children | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 7.5 % of the room price | At the hotel | – | – | Find hotels in Berlin →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Binz (Rügen) | €3.40 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 3 free | Find hotels in Binz (Rügen) →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Cologne | 5 % of the room price | At the hotel | – | – | Find hotels in Cologne →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Dresden | 6 % of the room price | At the hotel | – | – | Find hotels in Dresden →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Düsseldorf | €3 per person/night | At the hotel | 21 | – | Find hotels in Düsseldorf →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Frankfurt am Main | €2 per person/night | At the hotel | – | – | Find hotels in Frankfurt am Main →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | €1–3 per person/night | At the hotel | – | up to 5 free | Find hotels in Garmisch-Partenkirchen →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Hamburg | €0.60–4.80 per person/night | At the hotel | – | – | Find hotels in Hamburg →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Munich | none | Unclear | – | – | Find hotels in Munich →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Sylt (Westerland) | €2.05–4.10 per person/night | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Sylt (Westerland) →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Usedom (Kaiserbäder) | €2.90–3.70 per person/night | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Usedom (Kaiserbäder) →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
No guarantee. Rates change; what counts is what the hotel or municipality charges. Source and check date are shown for each entry. Rates checked on 2026-10-06.
Frequently asked questions
How high is the city tax in Germany?
It depends on the place. Examples from our overview: Berlin: 7.5 % of the room price; Binz (Rügen): €3.40 per person/night; Cologne: 5 % of the room price; Dresden: 6 % of the room price.
Is the city tax included in the hotel price?
It is not the same everywhere. At the hotel: Berlin, Binz (Rügen), Cologne, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main …; Unclear: Munich; Depends on booking: Sylt (Westerland), Usedom (Kaiserbäder).
Do children pay city tax?
Often there are age limits: Binz (Rügen): children up to 3 free; Garmisch-Partenkirchen: children up to 5 free. Where nothing is stated, ask the hotel.