2. Hotel Tariffs

Percentage of ‘Hidden Fee’: Approx 30 percent

While checking out from a hotel would you like to pay for facilities like swimming pool, tennis court, gym even though you have not laid a finger on them? The hotels, in order to be competitive, usually hide these extra fees and show you only the tariff per night of your room. However, the charges do show itself as mandatory in the final bill. Some hotels even install sensors in mini bars, hence you might end up paying for items that you just moved to check the brand or price.  

3. Use of plastic money while on holiday

Percentage of ‘Hidden Fee’: Approx 3 percent

Using credit and debit cards while on a holiday in India might be convenient but the same plastic money may prove to be expensive when the holiday destination is somewhere overseas. To avoid transaction charges on debit and credit card one could rely on other payment options like prepaid forex debit card, charge card, prepaid travel card and travelers’ cheques.  "Traveler’s cheques are a low-cost way of hedging against the risk of volatility of currency." said Shailesh Baidwan, country manager and head of consumer services, American Express Banking.

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