Incidental Charges are the guest charges on a bill or folio for items other than room and tax such as; phone calls, food, drinks, movies, etc.
"Incidental charges" in the context of travel, transport, and hotels generally refers to additional costs or expenses that are incurred in addition to the main charges for a service or product.
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In the context of hotels, "Incidental charges" may refer to additional costs such as room service, mini-bar, phone calls, laundry service, and parking charges, that are incurred by the guest during their stay. These charges are typically not included in the room rate and are charged separately.
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In the context of transportation, "Incidental charges" may refer to additional costs such as baggage fees, seat selection fees, or meals and beverages, that are incurred by the passenger during their trip. These charges are typically not included in the transportation fare and are charged separately.
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In the context of tours, "Incidental charges" may refer to additional costs such as entrance fees, equipment rental, or meals and beverages, that are incurred by the tour participant during the tour. These charges are typically not included in the tour package and are charged separately.
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In the context of airfare, "Incidental charges" may refer to additional costs such as baggage fees, seat selection fees, or meals and beverages, that are incurred by the passenger during the flight. These charges are typically not included in the airfare and are charged separately.
These are some examples, but again, the context may provide different meaning to the word. Incidental charges can also be called additional charges, service fees or extra charges.