Hawaii’s four counties can add an extra tax on top of the state TAT. All of them have decided to add the maximum possible, which is another 3%. When you add that to the new state TAT, you could end up paying a total tax of 14% for your accommodations.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green said the tax "ensures that visitors who come to Hawai'i are making an investment in Hawai'i's future."

Legislators in Hawaii are implementing a tourism tax they believe will help the state take action against climate change. Known as the first ever 'Green Fee' in the U.S., Act 96 will raise the transient accommodations tax to 11%,