Tourism tax rates in Iceland
Last reviewed 12 May 2025
Gistináttaskattur
Type: Flat rate per room, per night
Decided by: national government including the rate (regulation) and applicable nationwide.
Cruise: The Gistináttaskattur also applies to domestic cruise ships. The Innviðagjald (infrastructure fee) applies for international cruise ships. Further information including rates for cruise ships.
The tax revenue is used for the development, maintenance and protection of Iceland’s tourist attractions, protected areas and national parks.
Further information on the Accommodation tax can be found below by clicking on ‘Iceland – all destinations’.
| Accommodation (license categories II-IV e.g. Hotels) |
Kr per room, per night | Exemption |
| Iceland – all destinations | 800 | Accommodation not subject to VAT |
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