Venice Tourist Tax: Who Needs to Pay and How

With nearly 5 million tourists visiting the fairytale island of Venice each year, the city has reached maximum capacity, and tourists are now required to fork over a couple of extra euros to experience the city’s beauty first-hand. The Venice Tourist Tax may not be what your wallet wants, but city officials deem it necessary for the city’s upkeep. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Venice Tourist Tax – What Is It?

Who Needs it & Who Doesn’t

You need to pay the Venice tourist taxi if you’re a:

• Day visitor (coming in for the day and not staying overnight): You must pay the fee and register in advance if your trip fall on one of the specified dates.

You don’t need to pay if you’re:

• An overnight guest (staying in hotels or Airbnbs). You’re exempt, but you still need to register using a code your hotel will send you. You will need to pay the separate overnight tourist tax at your property as part of your regular accommodation bill.
  
  
• A child under 14
  
  
• A resident, Veneto local, worker, student, or commuter
  
  
• Disabled (with card) or military/police on duty

If you’re not registered, you’re technically not allowed into the city on Access Fee days and may have to pay a fine.

How Much Is the Venice Tourist Tax?

• The Venice Access Fee costs €5 when you book and pay at least four days in advance, but if you wait until three days or closer to your arrival, the price rises to €10.
  
  
• Overnight hotel guests are exempt from the fee but must still register online to receive a QR-code exemption.
  
  
• Checks happen at Santa Lucia train station, Piazzale Roma, vaporetto docks, and bridges into the historic core. Fines can run €50-150 if you can’t produce a valid code. 

What Dates Are Subject to the Venice Tourist Tax?

Dates for 2026 have not yet been set, but we expect most weekends and public holidays will require the Venice Tourist Tax to be paid. Check the same portal a week before you travel for the freshest word straight from City Hall. 

How to Pay the Venice Tourist Tax

You can pay the Venice Tourist Tax online in advance, or with cash or a credit card at the Santa Lucia Train Station. We recommend the former to save money and not have to wait in line.

1. Go to the official Unica Venezia website.
   
   
2. Choose your visit date.
   
   
3. Enter your name and group size.
   
   
4. Pay €5 if you’re 4 days out or more. Or €10 if it’s last-minute.
   
   
5. Screenshot the QR code—you’ll need it to enter the city from the Santa Lucia train station.

So is it worth it? That’s a rhetorical question–of course, it is! Whether you are planning to visit Venice in a day or stay a few nights, Venice is always a good idea.