The Minnesota Department of Revenue's Minneapolis fact sheet (revised February 2025) says lodging tax is in addition to the 6.875% state sales tax and several county, city and metro-area taxes, and totals 12.025% for properties with 50 rooms or less and 15.025% for those with more than 50 rooms. Local lodging taxes elsewhere vary and we could not verify other cities' rates. The calculator below applies the verified components for a Minneapolis property with more than 50 rooms, so treat its total as a floor.
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Which destination to choose
| Destination | Best for | Trade-off | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | A transit-served base and museums | Layered lodging taxes; very cold winters | Minneapolis guide |
| St. Paul | Staying near Minneapolis on Metro Transit | No verified details | St. Paul guide |
| Boundary Waters | Wilderness canoeing | Permit fees and closures in flux | Boundary Waters guide |
| Duluth | A Lake Superior stop | No verified details | Duluth guide |
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Minneapolis hotel-tax calculator (properties with more than 50 rooms)
This calculator adds the components in the Minnesota Department of Revenue's Minneapolis fact sheet for a lodging property with more than 50 rooms: 6.875% state sales tax, 0.15% Hennepin County, 0.5% Hennepin County transit, 0.5% Minneapolis sales, 0.25% metro housing, 0.75% metro transportation, the 3% Minneapolis entertainment tax and the 3% Minneapolis lodging tax, for a 15.025% total. Properties with 50 rooms or less total 12.025%, so do not use this for them. It does not include resort or service fees or parking, so your actual total may be higher. Use it only for Minneapolis stays. Ask your hotel for its all-in rate.
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Frequently asked questions
Which destination should I stay in?
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What is Minneapolis' hotel tax?
The Revenue fact sheet totals 12.025% for 50 rooms or less and 15.025% for more than 50 rooms.
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Sources
Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 20, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.
- Minneapolis Special Local Taxes, Fact Sheet 164M (revised February 2025) — Minnesota Department of Revenue
- FTC Endorsement Guides: What people are asking — U.S. Federal Trade Commission
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