The City of Kansas City's hotel tax guide says hotels and motels pay a 7.5% convention and tourism tax on sleeping-room charges, and arena fees charged to the guest are subject to the same 7.5%. Sales tax is separate (the Missouri Department of Revenue lists a 4.225% state rate, and local taxes add), and the arena fee is $1.50 per room daily on the city page, while a city ordinance summary said $3.00 from August 2023. We could not verify St. Louis or any other city's lodging total. The calculator below applies only the 7.5% tax, so treat its total as a floor.
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Which destination to choose
| Destination | Best for | Trade-off | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | The Gateway Arch | Lodging total not verified | St. Louis guide |
| Kansas City | A city stay | Layered lodging charges | Kansas City guide |
| Branson | An Ozarks stop | No verified details | Branson guide |
| Lake of the Ozarks | A lake stop | No verified details | Lake of the Ozarks guide |
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Kansas City hotel-tax calculator (convention and tourism tax, 7.5%)
This calculator applies Kansas City's 7.5% convention and tourism tax on sleeping-room charges, as read on the city's hotel tax guide on October 20, 2026. It does not include state and local sales tax, the per-room daily arena fee, resort or service fees or parking, so your actual total will be higher. Stays of more than 31 days in a quarter are treated differently. Use it only for Kansas City stays. Ask your hotel for its all-in rate.
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- Taxes: the Kansas City rate was read directly on the city page; the state rate is from a search summary.
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What is Kansas City's hotel tax?
A 7.5% convention and tourism tax on sleeping rooms, plus sales tax and a per-room arena fee.
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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.
- Tax Guide for Hotels — City of Kansas City, Missouri
- Sales/Use Tax — Missouri Department of Revenue
- FTC Endorsement Guides: What people are asking — U.S. Federal Trade Commission
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