{"id":20110,"date":"2024-01-08T11:46:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T11:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=20110"},"modified":"2024-04-25T10:10:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T10:10:54","slug":"tourist-tax-destinations-youll-need-to-pay-to-enter-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/tourist-tax-destinations-youll-need-to-pay-to-enter-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourist tax: Destinations you’ll need to pay to enter in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"Approx read: <\/span> 4<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span>

Tourist tax isn\u2019t a new concept. It is often included in your accommodation price.<\/h2>\n

Not everywhere charges a tax, but many new destinations will start charging one by 2024.<\/h3>\n

Introduced in countries and cities, a tourism tax helps control over-tourism and aids development and preservation. Now several new destinations are imposing the tax due to the impact COVID-19 had on their economies and generating much-needed income.<\/p>\n

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Spain<\/h4>\n

The tourist tax already exists in Barcelona and the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza), and will increase in 2024. And two new cities are due to introduce the tax next year as well.<\/p>\n

Valencia<\/h4>\n

Valencia is one such city to follow suit. Travellers staying in hotels, apartments, hostels and campsites will all be charged this new fee from early 2024. Fees will vary between 44p and \u00a31.75 per night. The tax will be used to provide more affordable housing for Valencia residents and go towards sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n

Madrid<\/h4>\n

Madrid is one of the most visited Spanish cities and receives huge numbers of visitors each year. The city is considering introducing the tax as it would benefit residents. A date has not been confirmed yet, but it could well be introduced at some point.<\/p>\n

Italy<\/h4>\n

The tourist tax in Italy is in place in over 30 destinations and is included in accommodation prices. Yet, Venice is set to introduce a whole new tax.<\/p>\n

Venice<\/h4>\n

Venice is going to install a \u00a34.30 (\u20ac5) fee for all foreign day visitors who want to enter the city. It will start as a 30-day pilot programme to test how it will work best. Travellers under 14, locals, commuters and second homeowners will not need to pay. Venice would then become the first city in the world to charge day visitors.<\/p>\n

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Portugal<\/h4>\n

13 municipalities throughout Portugal charge a tourist tax. They are: Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Braga, P\u00f3voa do Varzim, Coimbra, Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Mafra, \u00d3bidos, Faro, Vila Real de Santo Ant\u00f3nio and Santa Cruz.<\/p>\n

Figueira da Foz is set to join them in 2024. The tax will vary depending on the time of year and the amount of nights spent here. October to March will be cheaper and the busier seasons of April to September will be more. Under 16s and the disabled are exempt.<\/p>\n

Indonesia<\/h4>\n

Indonesia does not charge tourists taxes in any part of its territory. That is all set to change in 2024, with the first one implemented on the much-visited island of Bali.<\/p>\n

Bali<\/h4>\n

As of 14 February 2024, all visitors to the island of Bali will be charged \u00a37.60 (IDR 150,000). The island has been plagued with disrespectful visitors in recent years. The government hopes this tax can help preserve the island\u2019s culture and environment.<\/p>\n

Destinations that already charge a tourist tax<\/h3>\n

Austria<\/h4>\n

3.2% is added to Vienna accommodation bills.<\/p>\n

Belgium<\/h4>\n

Tax in Brussels is usually below \u00a33.50 and added to accommodation costs, but it does vary from city to city.<\/p>\n

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Bhutan<\/h4>\n

After seeing an increase of 200% over the last few years, it is now finally decreasing. It will be a daily Sustainable Development Fee of \u00a390 for adults and \u00a360 for children aged six to 12. The old tax system included food, accommodation and transport but the new reduced tax does not. So visitors still need to budget for all that on top of the new tax.<\/p>\n

Bulgaria<\/h4>\n

Tourist tax in Bulgaria varies depending on destination and hotel standard, but it is around \u00a31.30.<\/p>\n

Caribbean Islands<\/h4>\n

The majority of Caribbean islands charge a tourist tax, and the price varies depending on the island. For example, in St Lucia, it is around 8%, and in the Dominican Republic, it is 18%.<\/p>\n

Croatia<\/h4>\n

Tourist tax in Croatia depends on the season and where you are staying, but it can range from 20p to 70p per day.<\/p>\n

Czech Republic<\/h4>\n

Tourist tax in Prague costs around \u00a31.75 per night.<\/p>\n

France<\/h4>\n

Tourist tax varies by municipality, but the standard cost is between 20p and \u00a34.30 per night. Yet, as of January 2024 the tax to visit the French capital, Paris, is increasing by 200%. This means a nightly fee for a double room of around \u00a310.<\/p>\n

Germany<\/h4>\n

It varies from city to city. In Berlin, the average tourist tax is 5% of the accommodation price.<\/p>\n

Greece<\/h4>\n

The price you pay depends on your accommodation\u2019s standard and size. But it should be no more than \u00a33.50 per night.<\/p>\n

Hungary<\/h4>\n

You will be charged 4% of your accommodation cost per night.<\/p>\n

Italy<\/h4>\n

Depending on the city, the tourist tax can be somewhere between 80p and \u00a36.10 per night. The new Venice day tax is a separate tax and you pay one or the other, depending on whether you are staying overnight.<\/p>\n

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Japan<\/h4>\n

Travelling to Japan? Expect to pay approximately \u00a35.50 in tourist tax.<\/p>\n

Malaysia<\/h4>\n

The Malaysian tourist tax is \u00a31.68 per night.<\/p>\n

New Zealand<\/h4>\n

Visitors have to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) which costs \u00a317.20.<\/p>\n

Portugal<\/h4>\n

Currently, this country charges a tourist tax in 15 cities, including Lisbon, Faro and Porto. The cost is \u00a31.75 per night in peak season and half that in low season.<\/p>\n

Thailand<\/h4>\n

Planned for 2022 but delayed. Thailand\u2019s tourist fees will be about \u00a36.75.<\/p>\n

The Netherlands<\/h4>\n

Amsterdam is set to have the most expensive tourist tax in Europe. The tax will increase to 12.5% of your hotel room price.<\/p>\n

Switzerland<\/h4>\n

The price of tourist tax depends on the destination and can vary from \u00a31.81 to \u00a36.34 per person, per night.<\/p>\n

Slovenia<\/h4>\n

Again, the rate changes from destination to destination and is higher in cities than in rural areas. On average the cost is around \u00a32.60.<\/p>\n

Spain<\/h4>\n

Several cities in Spain have decided to increase the tourist tax in 2024. In Barcelona, the fee is \u00a33.45 and the Balearic Islands charge 87p.<\/p>\n

Tips for exploring Europe without breaking the bank<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n