In 2025, several of Europe’s most popular destinations — including Spain, Greece, Italy, France, and the Netherlands — will implement or increase tourist taxes. The goal is to reduce the impact of mass tourism, support local infrastructure, and promote sustainable development.
Travelers visiting Mediterranean destinations will now pay additional fees that go toward maintaining public spaces, preserving historical landmarks, and funding local environmental initiatives.
Italy: Higher Fees in Rome and Venice
Italy, one of the most visited countries in Europe, already applies overnight stay taxes in major cities, and rates are expected to rise in 2025.
In Venice, where an average of 80,000 visitors arrive daily, the entry fee for day-trippers remains €5 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on peak days. Last-minute online bookings may cost €10.
For overnight stays, the tourist tax ranges from €1 to €5 per person per night depending on the accommodation type and season. The collected funds are used to maintain Venice’s fragile infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism across Italy.
France and the Netherlands: City Maintenance Through Tourism
France continues to apply its taxe de séjour, a nightly charge based on accommodation category:
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five-star hotels: about €11.38 per person per night
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four-star hotels: about €8.45
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unclassified rentals or short-term apartments: 5% of the nightly rate, capped at €15.60
In the Netherlands, tourist taxes will rise to 12.5% of the accommodation cost in 2025. In Amsterdam, visitors also pay a fixed daily fee of €14.50. Revenue from these taxes supports public transport, cleanliness, and heritage preservation projects across Dutch cities.
Spain and Greece: Sustainability Fees and Eco-Taxes
Across Spain’s main tourist regions, including the Balearic Islands, a sustainable tourism tax applies to all accommodations. The amount varies by type and quality of lodging and typically increases during the summer high season.
In Greece, the so-called “sustainability tax” is designed to fund climate resilience and disaster recovery projects.
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Five-star hotels and villas: €15 per room per night in high season
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Four-star hotels: €10
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Low season: €4
On popular islands like Santorini and Mykonos, a cruise passenger port fee applies — €20 per person during the peak season, €12 in the shoulder season, and €4 in the low period.
What Travelers Should Expect
These new taxes are part of a broader European strategy to manage overtourism and protect cultural heritage. While the added costs may slightly raise vacation budgets, demand for Mediterranean travel is expected to remain strong — as Spain, Italy, and Greece continue to represent the essence of European leisure and culture.