City tax in the United States
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| Place | Rate | Payment | Max. nights | Children | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole country | – | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in United States →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Boston | 14.95 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Boston →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Chicago | 17.5–19 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Chicago →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Hawaii (state) | 3–11 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Hawaii (state) →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Honolulu | 3–11 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Honolulu →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Las Vegas | 13–13.38 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Las Vegas →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Los Angeles | 14 % of the room price | Depends on booking | 30 | – | Find hotels in Los Angeles →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Miami | 6 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Miami →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Miami Beach | 4 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Miami Beach →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| New Orleans | 15–16.2 % of the room priceInformation conflicting – check on site | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in New Orleans →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| New York City | 5.875 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in New York City →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Orlando | 6 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Orlando →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| San Diego | 10.5 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in San Diego →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| San Francisco | 14 % of the room price | Depends on booking | 29 | – | Find hotels in San Francisco →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Seattle | 15.7 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Seattle →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Washington, D.C. | 15.95 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Washington, D.C. →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 the United States?
It depends on the place. Examples from our overview: Boston: 14.95 % of the room price; Chicago: 17.5–19 % of the room price; Hawaii (state): 3–11 % of the room price; Honolulu: 3–11 % of the room price.
Is the city tax included in the hotel price?
Depends on booking (Whole country, Boston, Chicago, Hawaii (state), Honolulu, Las Vegas …).
Do children pay city tax?
We have no child exemptions on record in the United States. Please ask the hotel.