Easyjet warns holidaymakers of extra tourism tax costs in 2026

easyJet holidaymakers are being warned that tourism taxes may add extra costs to bookings, with the amount depending on the destination, the length of the stay and whether travel falls in peak season. The warning also applies to Jet2holidays and TUI customers, with the estimated tax shown alongside the quoted holiday price before booking.

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The extra charge is usually paid directly to accommodation on arrival, not to the airline at the point of sale. Where a tourism tax applies, every holidaymaker in that destination pays the standard rate, regardless of which travel company they used to book.

That means the holiday price shown online may not be the final amount a traveler pays. The estimate is presented as a separate figure for the full trip, so easyJet customers can see the likely tax cost before choosing a destination or travel date.

TUI and Jet2holidays listings

Jet2holidays, TUI and easyJet all make passengers aware of the charge in advance. The firms are among the UK's biggest package holiday providers, and the issue is being flagged as 2026 bookings build with summer approaching.

The practical difference for travelers is that the tax is tied to destination rules, not the airline brand. A shorter stay or off-peak trip can mean a different tax amount than a longer holiday or a visit during peak season, so the booking total can shift even when the quoted holiday price looks similar.

2026 holiday bookings

For easyJet customers, the point is to check the estimated tourism tax before paying a deposit or final balance. The figure on the booking page is the clearest guide to the extra amount that may be due at the property when they arrive.

That leaves one fixed rule across the three operators: if the destination charges a tourism tax, the traveler pays it. The airline or package provider does not change that local requirement, and the destination's rate still determines the final extra cost.