Local tax
Bristol
Independent city. Rates below were read out of the locality’s own ordinance or its own finance page, compiled September 2026.
- Sales & use tax
- 5.3%statewide base (5.3%)
- Meals tax
- 10%
- Lodging tax
- 15%
- Admissions tax
- 7%The headline rate is capped, or reaches only certain venues.
What a bill comes to
On a $100 restaurant check in Bristol, tax is $15.30 — 5.3% sales plus 10% meals, 15.3% in all. On a $100 one-night room it is $20.30 — 5.3% sales plus 15% lodging.
Current rate effective 2024-07-01.
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