Places that charge tourist fees to limit visitors in 2024

Popular destinations such as Venice, Bali and Barcelona are charging tourist fees this year to tackle overcrowding.

Below are famous tourist destinations that will start charging tourist fees in 2024. The money collected will be used to upgrade infrastructure, roads, develop sustainable tourism, support people at tourist destinations, and protect the environment and nature.

People participate in a local festival on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Photo: Jakarta Post — People participate in a local festival on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Photo: *Jakarta Post*

Valencia, Spain

The tax, which applies to guests staying in all types of accommodation, including hotels, motels, apartments and campsites, comes into effect this year, but the government has not yet announced an official implementation date. Tourists will have to pay an additional 0.50 to 2 euros per night, depending on the accommodation, for a maximum of 7 nights. Guests arriving by cruise ship will have to pay 1.50 euros per day.

Bali, Indonesia

From February 14, Bali, known as the Land of the Gods, started charging a fee of IDR 150,000 (nearly VND 240,000) for both domestic and international visitors at special booths at Ngurah Rai airport.

Venice, Italy

It has now been confirmed that the city will trial a fee this year. Each visitor will be charged €5 on weekends and peak times between April and mid-July. There will be 29 peak days where the fee will apply to same-day arrivals between 8.30am and 4pm. If you arrive for dinner or a concert after 4pm, you will not be charged.

Countries that charge tourist fees around the world

1.Spain (0.5-4 euros)
2. Italy (1-7 euros)
3. Belgium (about 7.5 euros)
4. Czech Republic (almost 1 euro)
5. Bulgaria (1.5 euros)
6. Croatia (1.33 euros)
7. France (0.75-15 euros)
8. Germany (5% of hotel bill)
9. Hungary (4% of hotel bill)
10. Netherlands (12.5% of hotel bill)
11. Portugal (2 euros)
12. Greece (4 euros)
13. Switzerland (2.2 euros)
14. Malaysia (4 euros)
15. Bhutan (182 euros)
16. Japan (6.26 euros)
17. USA (maximum 17% of hotel bill).

1 euro is equal to nearly 27,000 VND.

Other countries still have to pay tourist fees in advance

In 2022, the Spanish government announced that Barcelona's tourist tax would increase over the next two years. On April 1, 2023, each visitor will have to pay a tourist tax of €2.75. From April 1 this year, the fee will increase to €3.25 and will apply to in-house guests.

Cities located on the Balearic Islands, tax up to 4 euros per night in high season, applies to guests aged 16 and over.

Guests must pay an overnight stay tax, which is included in their hotel bill in Austria. The tax varies depending on the province where they are staying. In Vienna or Salzburg, you will have to pay an additional 3.02% of your hotel bill per person.

The tourist tax in Belgium is also applied to accommodation, sometimes included in the room rate but sometimes charged separately as an additional fee. Guests should check their bills carefully. In Antwerp and Bruges, the tax is calculated per room. Prices in Brussels vary depending on the size and rating of the hotel. The fee is around 7.50 euros.

A tourist fee is required when visiting Prague, Czech Republic and is less than 1 euro per night, up to a maximum of 60 nights. The tax does not apply to children under 18 years old.

Bulgaria imposes a tourist fee for overnight stays, which is included in the room rate and ranges around 1.50 euros.

Croatia raised its tourist tax in 2019, but only during the peak summer season. Visitors pay around €1.33 in tax per night of stay.

In France, there is a 'taxe de séjour' to pay, which is added to your hotel bill and varies from city to city. Prices range from 0.20 to 4 euros per night. In preparation for the 2024 Olympics, the tourist tax on hotel rooms has increased by 200% since January. Depending on the type of accommodation, the fee ranges from 0.75 to 15 euros per night.

The tax in Germany is called a kulturförderabgabe (culture tax) or a bettensteuer (bed tax) in cities like Frankfurt, Hamburg and Berlin. The fee is around 5% of the hotel bill.

Tourist tax in Greece is based on the star rating of the hotel or the number of rooms you rent, and can be up to 4 euros.

The Hungarian tourist fee applies only to Budapest. Guests are charged an additional 4% per night based on the room rate.

Italy's tourist tax depends on where you stay. In Sicily, it's 1-3 euros per night. In Rome, it's 3-7 euros depending on the room type. Some smaller towns charge more.

The Netherlands has a tourist tax on land and water. In Amsterdam, the amount is up to 7% of the hotel room rate. In 2024, the fee will increase to 12.5%, becoming the highest tourist tax in Europe, applying to overnight stays and cruise ship trips.

The tourist tax in Portugal applies to people aged 13 and up, is around €2 per night and applies in 13 of the country's 308 municipalities, including Lisbon, Porto and Faro. Guests only have to pay the tax for the first 7 days of their stay.

Tourist tax in Slovenia varies depending on location and hotel rating, being higher in larger cities and resorts such as Ljubljana and Bled, around 3 euros.

Tourist tax in Switzerland varies depending on location, and is around 2.2 euros per night per person, applicable for stays of less than 40 days.

The Caribbean islands all have tourist taxes that are added to the cost of the hotel or a departure fee. These include: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the US Virgin Islands. Fees range from 13 euros in the Bahamas to 45 euros in Antigua and Barbuda.

In New Zealand, visitors must pay an IVL tourist tax upon arrival, about 35 NZD (nearly 550,000 VND). Australian citizens are exempt.

Japan imposes a departure tax. Visitors to Japan must pay 1,000 yen (170,000 VND) when leaving the country.

Malaysia 's tourist tax is fixed and applies per night of stay, around 4 euros.

According to a notice posted on the website of the Ministry of Tourism of Bhutan , visitors will have to pay a $200 per day sustainability fee from September 2022. From June 1, the government will apply a new incentive for long-stay visitors and will apply until the end of this year.

Guests who pay the full 4-day tourism fee ($800) will be exempted from paying the fee for the next 4 days. Staying 7 days will be exempted for 7 days, staying 12 days will be exempted for the next 18 days. "Instead of paying $6,000 in sustainable development fees if staying for 30 days as before, now visitors only need to pay $2,400," one tourist shared. The new policy is intended to encourage visitors to stay longer, spend more and come in larger numbers.

Hotel taxes (occupancy taxes) are levied in most states in the US . The highest rate is in Houston, with a tax of 17% on hotel bills.

Anh Minh (According to EuroNews )

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