Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly mulling a new tourist tax raid in a bid to shore up public finances. But while the approach would be a novelty in the UK, similar charges are already widespread across much of Europe.
Historic cities such as Venice and Barcelona are among the most high profile to have introduced the charges in recent year, but the fees remain a staple of holidays for many Brits (and other nationalities) visiting those countries.
However, travellers from the UK are facing further charges being added to their European adventures this year, with the introduction of new entry controls at EU borders.
Here Yahoo News UK breaks down what fees to expect for some of the most popular destinations on the continent.
Usually referred to as the taxe de séjour, or tourist tax, this applies to guests staying at hotels, holiday lets, campsites and other accommodations. The rate is set by local authorities and can range from €0.20 - €4.20 (£0.17 - £3.53) per person, per day.
Rules for tourist taxes can vary significantly across regions and between different cities, with payments required for visitors to more than 1,000 areas. Generally, this will be between €1 - €5 per person, per day, but in some places, such as Rome, could be as high as €7.
However, different rates can also be applied within the same area, depending on the type of accommodation - for example, charges in Florence can be reduced to just €1 if you opt for a B&B. Venice has also recently introduced a €5 fee for visitors to enter the city at peak times of year - doubling to €10 for anyone who fails to book ahead.
Tourist taxes are only charged in a few areas of Spain, mainly Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Rates also vary widely depending on time of year and type of accommodation, with Barcelona's authorities demanding up to €4 per person, per night in five-star hotels and resorts. In contrast, the town of Mogán, in Gran Canaria, requests just €0.15 per day for visitors.
Tourists can expect to pay between €1 - €2 per person, per night when visiting Portugal, depending on where they stay and the time of year. However, children are exempt and the charge is capped at seven consecutive nights per stay.
Rates vary depending on location and time of year, but is generally about €1 per person, per day, with reduced prices for young people.
'Accommodation taxes' for tourists have been in place since at least 2016, but last year this was replaced with a new 'climate tax' regime with increased costs.
Prices per person, per night, now start at €1.50, but can rise as high as €15, with reduced rates during the off-season. The cruise routes are also not exempt, with visitors to Santorini and Mykonos facing a €20 tourist tax at the port in the peak summer season.
Charges vary between areas and are made up of a 'tourist tax', plus a separate 'promotional tax'. The combined price usually equates to about €3 per person, per day.
Visitors to the Hungarian capital Budapest are charged an additional 4% on top of the per night cost of accommodation.
The Czech capital Prague charges the highest rates, with tourists expected to pay CZK 50 - equivalent to about £1.60 - for up to 10 nights in the city, falling for longer stays. Other popular cities, such as Brno, charge less.
Popular cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg set a tax usually worth about 5% of accommodation costs, although others, such as Munich, charge nothing.
Known as the Beherbergungsbeiträge, the charge varies between towns and applies to tents and caravans, as well as hotels, holiday lets and B&Bs. In Vienna, the capital, it is set at 3.2% of your accommodation bill.
Towns, cities and municipalities are free to set their own tourism taxes, which apply to all non-inhabitants of that area, whether or not they are Belgian. In some places, such as Antwerp and Bruges, the charge is a flat fee, while elsewhere, such as Brussels, it is based on the size and rating of your accommodation.
Amsterdam currently charges one of Europe's most expensive tourist taxes, set at 12.5% of the overnight rate, not including VAT. Other towns and cities are free to set their own prices.
Charges vary across towns, cities and cantons, with prices for camping usually lower than hotels. Fee can also vary significantly, from CHF 2 up to CHF 7 per person, per night.
The EU is due to introduce its new Entry/Exit system (EES) for UK nationals travelling to the Schengen area.
If travelling in the zone using a British passport, you will now be required to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo, on arrival, but you will not currently need to submit any information in advance of travelling.
However, 2025 is also set to see the rollout of the EU's European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).
Once up and running, this will require British nationals to apply for authorisation to enter Schengen area countries if using a UK passport, provide personal information and details about your trip, and pay a €7 fee.
Several European tourism centres have been hit by protests in recent years, with many locals claiming that rental properties such as AirBnb apartments, are ruining their area for those who live there year-round.
In the Canary Islands, thousands turned out last year to demonstrate against the visitors locals believe are to blame for the spiralling living costs.
Rising numbers of travellers across the continent have led some to warn that protests could spread further as well.
Portuguese capital Lisbon has seen calls for a vote on banning tourists from residential blocks, while Venice has introduced a new entry charging regime in response to surging footfall at peak times of year.
Non-EU visitors, including Brits, to Schengen zone countries can be denied entry if they cannot show they have enough funds to sustain themselves for the duration of their trip.
In the case of Spain, this has been dubbed the '£97 a day rule', based on the amount officials have determined necessary.
However, this varies from country to country - in France it is equivalent to about £55 per day.
Travellers can also be asked to show they have a return ticket and to provide details of their accommodation.