Hawaii to begin charging new ‘Green Fee’ tourist tax: How much will it cost visitors?

ktla ^ | May 31, 2025 | Jill Kuramoto

[BenLurkin]

Beginning next year, visitors to Hawaii will be subject to a “climate impact fee” which aims to generate funds for mitigating future environmental challenges the state expects to face.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed Act 96 into law Tuesday, effectively approving a tax — also known as the “Green Fee”

The law now increases the the state’s Transient Accommodation Tax (TAT) by .75%, to 11%. This fee will be applied to costs for tourism-related activities including hotels and cruise ships that dock in Hawaii.

Unlike other state programs, the money generated won’t go into a dedicated special fund. Instead, the legislature will reevaluate priorities each year to decide where the money should go based on the greatest environmental need.

[Vigilanteman]

Been to both Hawaii and Guam. The locals in Guam are way nicer and down to earth. They genuinely care about their customers and visitors and want you to leave with a good impression.

Hawaii just wants your money.

[SunkenCiv]

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[No name given]

Very.

[scrabblehack]

You may be right on that point. There are plenty of jurisdictions that charge hotel tax. I’m not sure about cruise ships.

[vpintheak]

Been there 3 times in the past. Don’t need to go back, ever. Screw the commies.

[Salman]

Kill their biggest industry.

[dfwgator]

Plenty of alternatives to Hawaii.

[dfwgator]

Never should have been a state.