Lodging tax (TAT) rose to 11% in 2026: the "green fee"

Starting January 1, 2026, Hawaiʻi's state Transient Accommodations Tax rose 0.75 percentage points to 11% under Act 96, the "green fee." It applies to overnight stays at hotels and vacation rentals, including by Hawaiʻi residents, and now to cruise ship passengers.

• Gov. Josh Green described the cost as about $3 extra for every $400 spent on lodging.
• The added revenue, about $100 million a year, is split among natural resource protection, climate and disaster resilience, and visitor experience.
• Each county adds its own 3% lodging tax, for a combined 14% TAT. With general excise tax passed on (up to 4.712%), total lodging taxes can reach about 18.7% of the room rate.

Sources: Hawaii Tribune-Herald: Green fee among Hawaiʻi's new 2026 laws · Hawaii Guide: Hawaiʻi accommodation taxes

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.