Recent News

Spain
30/03/2026
Basque Country
Basque Country’s tourist tax might come into effect on January 1, 2027
United Kingdom
30/03/2026
Wales
Cardiff tourist tax approved for overnight stays from 2027
Spain
03/03/2026
Catalonia Tourist Tax
Barcelona: new rates will apply from 1 April
England
24/02/2025
London
Industry concern over the proposal of a visitor levy is widespread. ETOA responded to the recent consultation.
Romania
05/01/2026
Bucharest
New local tax came into effect in January 2026
Italy
14/11/2025
Milan Tourist Tax
The Municipality of Milan has approved a significant increase to its tourist tax for 2026.
Scotland
15/10/2025
Scotland levy
ETOA understands that The Scottish Government is reviewing the visitor levy framework

Destination Tax Rates

City and local taxes are generally levied on overnight or day visitors and can vary by season and location within a destinationMain variants are: 

  • Flat rate per person, per night 
  • Flat rate per person, per night based by accommodation type and star rating 
  • Percentage of the room rate 
  • Flat rate per person, per day if not staying overnight (e.g. Cruise passengers and Venice access fee)

While best efforts have been made to verify the accuracy of the information on revision dates stated, the information displayed in the pages below should be used as guidance only. Weblinks including to official sources are provided for further information.

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