If you’ve got a holiday to Tunisia coming up and you’re starting to plan your travel budget, here’s all the information you need to know about the Tunisian taxes to be paid.
Latest update as of January 7th 2026
The Tunisia departure tax was abolished back in 2015 – so there is no departure tax for you to pay.
Instead, there is now the Tunisia tourist tax – also known as hotel tax.
What is the Tunisia tourist tax?
The Tunisia tourist tax is a fee you will pay for your holiday in Tunisia to help with the upkeep of these tourist areas.
The amount varies depending on the type of hotel you stay in and is for the first 10 nights, per person, per night.
How much is the Tunisia tourist tax?
The tax you pay varies on the rating of the hotel:
- 3 Star hotels: 8 Tunisian Dinars per person, per night
- 4 & 5 Star hotels: 12 Tunisian Dinars per person, per night
When do I need to pay it?
The Tunisia tourist tax is to be paid upon arrival and check in at your hotel.
Who has to pay the tourist tax?
Only children under 12 are exempt from paying the tax.
Tunisian currency
Tunisian Dinar is a closed currency so you can only change your money once you’re in the country and you must change it back, or leave it when returning to the UK – it is illegal to leave the country with any Tunisian Dinars.
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