Will I pay tourist tax?

The municipality of Texel receive an amount per resident for the following amongst other things: road maintenance, green areas and street cleaning. These costs are higher because of the large number of tourists staying on Texel, which is why the municipality of Texel charges tourist tax. Accommodation providers on the island pay tourist tax to the municipality of Texel; it's included in the travel price paid by you.

Tourist tax 2019

There are two rates for the tourist tax 2019:

1. The "loose" rate of € 1.85 per person per night, with a maximum charge of 7 consecutive nights per stay.
2. Fixed rates, starting from 28 continuous days, for pitches on camping sites.

Tourist tax 2020

The rate for 2020 may be changed to € 2.25 per person per night, without a maximum. In anticipation of the definitive decision of the municipality of Texel, the adjusted rate will be applied for bookings via texel.net for 2020. If no rate change takes place, the difference will of course be refunded.  

More information on the site of municipality of Texel