Taxes & Fees – vacationstourtravels.com

Effective Date: 04-05-2026

This page explains how taxes, service charges, and additional fees may apply when booking hotels through vacationstourtravels.com. Our goal is to ensure full transparency so users understand the total cost before completing a reservation.

1 General Overview

Hotel pricing displayed on vacationstourtravels.com is based on data provided by our travel partners and suppliers. These prices may not always include all applicable taxes or additional mandatory fees.

Final pricing, including taxes and fees, is confirmed before booking completion whenever available.

2 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) / Lodging Tax

In the United States, hotel stays are subject to Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) or lodging tax, which varies by state, city, and local authority.

Location	Tax Type	Approx. Rate	Notes
Texas	State Occupancy Tax	6%	Applies to hotel stays over $15 per night, plus local taxes may apply
Washington, D.C.	Hotel Tax	15.95%	Effective through 2027
Hawaii	Lodging + Sales Tax	~14.25%	10.25% lodging tax + 4% general excise/sales tax
New York City	Combined Hotel Taxes	~14%–17%	State + city + occupancy taxes
California	Local Hotel Taxes	~10%–15%	Varies by city and county
Florida	Tourism + State Taxes	~11%–15%	Includes county tourism taxes in many areas

3 Additional Hotel Fees

Some hotels may charge mandatory fees that are not always included in the initial price display, such as:

domain Resort fees ($10–$60 per night)

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These fees are determined by individual hotels and may vary by location.

4 Service Fees (If Applicable)

vacationstourtravels.com may apply a service or booking fee depending on the supplier, booking type, or travel arrangement.

If applicable, any service fee will always be displayed before final booking confirmation.

5 Third-Party Suppliers

Hotel pricing, taxes, and fees are provided through trusted travel partners, including: Hotelbeds, Mondee, and Sky Bird Travel & Tours. These suppliers may determine certain charges based on local regulations and hotel policies.

6 Price Transparency

We aim to provide accurate and up-to-date pricing information. However, taxes and fees may vary due to:

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The final total price, including taxes and applicable fees, will be shown before booking confirmation whenever available.

7 Important Notice

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Hotel taxes and fees are regulated by local authorities and hotels. vacationstourtravels.com does not control or set these charges and cannot guarantee fixed tax amounts in advance.