Tourism tax calculator Rwanda
Hotels, lodges and other places to stay in Rwanda charge a tourism tax on accommodation. Enter the nightly rate and the nights to see it.
How it's calculated
- The tax is 3% of the amount paid or payable for accommodation, without value added tax.
- The accommodation provider charges it to the guest and pays it to the RRA.
An example
Three nights at RWF 80,000 cost RWF 240,000 before VAT, so the tourism tax is RWF 7,200.
Frequently asked questions
Who pays the tourism tax?
The guest pays it in the bill. The accommodation facility registers for the tax, charges it and remits it to the RRA.
Is it worked out on the price with VAT?
No. The base is the accommodation price without value added tax.
Which law created it?
Law 015/2025 of 27 May 2025 establishing a tourism tax on accommodation.
Key terms
- Accommodation facility
- A hotel, lodge, guest house or other place that rents rooms to guests.
- VAT
- Value added tax, charged separately on the bill.
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