The travel pillow company Trtl Travel has shared a new study to find the holiday destinations with the lowest tourist tax rates.

Enforced to help fund local infrastructure and avoid areas from getting too crowded, many countries have recently seen tourist taxes increase.

Michael Corrigan, CEO of Trtl Travel, highlighted the importance for tourists to check the current rates for the destination they are travelling to in order to avoid unexpected costs from ruining their holiday.

He advised: “Before you book your stay, do a quick check to see if your destination charges a tourist tax. This will help you know exactly what extra costs you’ll be expected to pay, which means you won’t be caught short.

“Once you know the rate – whether it’s a percentage or a flat fee per night – add it up for the total amount of nights you’ll be staying. For example, if the tax is €2 (£1.70) per night and you’re staying a total of five nights, that’s an extra €10 (£8.60) you’ll have to find per person.”

According to Trtl Travel’s study, the destination with the lowest tourist tax rate is Spain, with visitors charged as little as 21p per night they stay.

However, like a number of European countries, the tourist tax rate will depend on the type of accommodation visitors plan to stay at, with the lowest costs found at campsites and youth hostels.

In comparison, holidaymakers who stay at the most luxurious hotels and palaces in the country will be charged at the much higher rate of £3 per night.

Another country with low tourist tax rates is France, with visitors charged as little as 56p to stay in a two or three-star campsite.

France has one of the biggest disparity in tourist tax rates, with the most lavish holiday resorts featuring an additional nightly charge of £12.80.

In comparison, Croatia is one of the only countries to feature a flat rate for their tourist tax, with all travellers charged 86p per night they stay.