Tourist taxes have become commonplace across Europe , especially in popular cities like Venice , Paris, and Amsterdam.

But it’s not just these bustling hubs implementing similar charges to mitigate the effects of overtourism.

Bourton-on-the-Water, a small village in Gloucestershire known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds ’, gets around 300,000 visitors a year — nearly 100 times its population.

And now, local authorities have decided to introduce new parking fees aimed at redressing the balance for residents.

Under the new schedule, parking will be free before 10am at Rissington Road car park, with charges then applying until 8pm, replacing the previous 8am-6pm schedule.

The intention is to give locals and residents free access to services in the morning, shifting the charg

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