Tourist Tax Montreal

Explore the current tourist tax rates in Montreal, one of Canada’s most dynamic cities, renowned for its rich cultural scene and historic neighborhoods. This page provides the latest information on the taxes that apply to short-term accommodations in this major destination in Québec.

Tourist tax rate in Montreal

These are the current applicable tax rates in Montréal in 2026. To keep the information simple and clear, we present below the rates applicable during the high season and for adults. The Quebec Accommodation Tax (QLT) generally applies at 3.5% of the room price. Note that standard sales taxes (GST/QST) may also apply to the booking total depending on the specific accommodation type and duration, but the accommodation tax component is listed below for comparison. These rates apply per booking total (typically reflecting per-person costs for shared rooms or fixed rates for single occupancy). If you have specific questions or would like more detailed information, please contact us.

Accommodation type	Montréal
3 star hotel	3.5%
3 star short-term rental	3.5%
Bed & Breakfast	3.5%
3 star camp site	0

Last updated: 15 Oct 2026

Trippz: the authority on tourist tax

Tourist tax is set locally and rates change without warning. Trippz tracks every change and keeps the data current, which is why travel platforms and property software, including Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia, rely on Trippz to calculate tourist tax and register guests in every market they serve.

How Trippz stays current

Trippz checks tax rules jurisdiction by jurisdiction against official municipal and national sources. When a rate or rule changes, the update happens automatically rather than on a periodic review cycle. This is the same monitoring that travel platforms and software vendors depend on to stay accurate everywhere they operate.

One tax engine, every market

Send a location, get the applicable rate, instantly and correctly calculated. Travel platforms and property software embed this calculation directly into their own product, so every booking is taxed correctly without building or maintaining a rate engine in house. It is the same logic behind every rate on this page.

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Frequently asked questions about the use of Trippz

• Is Trippz for Hosts still available?

  Trippz for Hosts, the self-serve app for individual hosts and small property managers, is closed to new individual customers. The service ends on 31 December 2026. Software companies that serve hosts and want to use our services can reach out to us through hello@trippz.com.

• How does Trippz keep tourist tax rates current?

  Trippz checks the jurisdictions it covers against official sources and updates rates automatically when a city or country changes them.

  
  

• Which countries and cities does Trippz cover?

  Trippz maintains tourist tax data across a wide range of countries and cities. See the full overview in our tourist tax guides.

• Is Trippz's data and infrastructure secure?

  Yes. Trippz is SOC1 Type 2 and SOC2 Type 2 certified and GDPR compliant, so platforms and software vendors can embed tourist tax calculation without adding security or compliance risk of their own.

• Who uses Trippz for tourist tax?

  Trippz provides tourist tax data and calculation to travel platforms and property software across Europe, including Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia. The same infrastructure that powers stays booked through the biggest platforms in travel is available to any platform or software vendor through the API.