We rented a hotel room in California and got slammed with a BED TAX. What is that for?

Question

It was $18 per night "Bed Tax" on top of the room rate of $179.95

How can this be?

Answer 1

I visited California last month and had a great time. I can't remember which hotel I stated at, but it wasn't worth recommending. I found a list of hotels in California here: http://www.hotelroomfinder.org/Californi... I'm sure you can find a hotel to call and help get you situated.

Answer 2

It's a fee imposed by local governments, basically to make people pay who stay in a place for a night or longer, but don't live there. It is supposed to make visitors pay for local expenses, because they benefit from local infrastructure as well.

Answer 3

How can it be? It's pretty standard. I've encountered the same thing in many places.