Many British holidaymakers eyeing up a getaway this Easter, during the summer months or further into the year should prepare for extra costs. A vast number of UK citizens are expected to travel abroad this year, but the financial burden of such holidays keeps mounting.

Some may be hit with unexpected additional costs, due to tourist taxes that have been implemented across numerous popular resorts and holiday hotspots.

Greece has a "high season" (from April to October) tourist tax which comes to 8 euros per room daily. For those planning a seven-day stay, this means you'll need to spend an extra 56 euros per room.

During the off-peak season, the tax is reduced to two euros per room each day.

As for Spain, although there isn't a blanket tourist tax applicable nationwide, Barcelona visitors need to cough up both a regional tourist levy and a city-specific tax, costing four euros nightly.

The exact amount of the regional tax hinges on where you stay. A four-star hotel will cost you an extra €1.70; while with a private rental like Airbnb, the fee climbs to €2.25; and with a five-star hotel it's €3.50 – all charged per night, respectively.

Exploring beyond Barcelona into broader Catalonia means only the regional tourist tax needs covering: three euros nightly for those ensconced in five-star hotels. For four-star it drops to €1.20 per night, and for other types of accommodation, it's between 60 cents and a euro.

If you're planning a getaway to the Balearic Islands – Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, or Formentera – get ready to factor in a "green tax" into your holiday budget. Consumer champions Which? reveal that visitors will be charged four euros per person per night for five-star accommodation.

This fee decreases progressively, with four-star lodgings collecting three euros, three-star establishments two euros, and for those staying in hotels or campsites, the rate stands at one euro.

Bear in mind these tariffs are valid from May 1 through October 31. Outside these peak dates, the rates will be between 25 cents and one euro each night, depending on where you're staying.

As with Spain, tourist taxes in Portugal will depend where you go. In 2024 over 20 municipalities imposed a levy on travellers.

Lisbon has seen a surge in its tax, jumping from one to two euros this year. Meanwhile, those visiting Faro during the high season were asked to fork out €2 last year, doubling the previous rate.