Tunisia tourist tax: What you need to know in 2025

Travelling to vibrant Tunisia soon? If you’re creating a travel budget, make sure you also include the Tunisia tourist tax. The tax will be charged as soon as you arrive at your accommodation, so it’s worth doing some research on it beforehand.

In this guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about the Tunisia tourist tax, including how it works, how much it costs and who needs to pay it.

We’ll also explain how Wise can help you while travelling, whether with paying the tourist tax or making other purchases overseas. With a Wise card, you can spend in 150+ countries in 40+ currencies.

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What is the Tunisia tourist tax?

If you’ll be staying in a Tunisian hotel, you’ll need to pay a tourist tax. Depending on the category of your hotel, a different rate will apply. The tax was introduced in 2017, but has recently been increased in 2024.¹

Since this is an overnight tax, it will be charged per person per night, but only for the first 10 nights of your stay. The Tunisia tourist tax is applied throughout the country.¹

How much is the tourist tax?

The tourist tax in Tunisia varies based on the accommodation category.

Those staying in 2-star hotels will need to pay 4 TND per person per night. A higher tax is charged in 3-star hotels, at 8 TND per person per night. Finally, if you plan on booking a 4- and 5-star hotel, expect to pay 12 TND per person daily.¹

The tax is only charged for the first 10 nights of your stay. So, if you’re in Tunisia for a week, you’ll pay tax for all seven days, but if you’re staying for a month, you’ll only pay the first 10 nights. For example, if two adults are staying at a 4-star hotel in Tunisia for a whole month, the tourist tax amount will be 240 TND for the entirety of their stay.¹

Children under 12 are exempt from paying the Tunisia tourist tax. However, in case they turn 12 during your holiday, they’ll need to pay the tax for the remaining nights within the 10-night period.¹

How do you pay the tourist tax?

The tourist tax in Tunisia must be paid upon arrival at the hotel. In case you leave your accommodation earlier, you won’t be able to reclaim the tax.²

Since you'll be paying these fees in a different currency, using Wise could be a great solution. Wise converts your pounds at the mid-market rate, with a small conversion fee*, or no fee if you already have Tunisian dinar in your Wise account. You can also use your Wise card to withdraw cash from ATMs in Tunisia.

Tips for travelling to Tunisia

Before you head to Tunisia, here are some travel tips you might find useful:

• Learn some Arabic or French phrases: Arabic is the official language in Tunisia, but French is widely spoken across the country. Learning some Arabic will definitely be useful, so try to look up some common phrases.
• Prepare for the heat: If you’re visiting during the summer, make sure to drink plenty of fluids and take time throughout the day to cool your body down.
• Be cautious of pickpocketing: Tourist areas are always full of pickpockets, no matter where you travel to. Avoid wearing flashy jewellery and try not to leave your valuables unsecured.
• Dress appropriately: Even though Tunisia is very warm, always cover your arms and legs when visiting religious sites.
• Haggle: Haggling is common practice in Tunisian markets, so try to observe how the locals do it or even have a local accompany you.

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The tourist tax in Tunisia depends on the accommodation category. It starts at 8 TND a night and rises to 12 TND for the more exclusive hotels. The tax is only charged for the first 10 nights of your stay and children under 12 are exempt from paying it.

And if you’re looking for a good option for spending in Tunisia, choose the Wise card. For a one-time cost of just £7, you can spend and withdraw in Tunisia and 150+ more countries. You can also pay for car rentals, accommodation or the like while still in the UK.

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FAQs - Tourist tax in Tunisia

Let’s go through some common questions about the Tunisia tourist tax:

Is there an airport exit tax in Tunisia?

An airport exit tax isn’t charged in Tunisia anymore and the tourist tax is in place instead.²

Is it better to take cash or card to Tunisia?

It depends on where you’ll be going, but cash is generally a better option. It’s important to remember that the Tunisian dinar is a closed currency, so it will be illegal to take any leftover cash back to the UK.³

Do I need to pay the Tunisia tourist tax?

Children under the age of 12 are the only ones exempt from paying the Tunisia tourist tax. Since the tax is charged during check-in, you won’t be able to avoid it.²

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Sources last checked on date: 21-Jul-2025