💰 Tourist taxes 2024: where and by how much they will increase

Tourism taxes continue to rise. Once again, several countries have announced an increase in fees for tourists. This list included Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Iceland, Denmark and Indonesia. Before this, by the way, news about the increase in duties came from Greece. There new tariffs are in effect from January 1.

Netherlands

The tourist tax in Amsterdam is currently the highest in Europe. And in 2024, officials will almost double the tax on hotel rooms – from 7% to 12.5%. The daily rate for cruise ship passengers will also increase from 8€ to 11€ per person.

Spain

In Barcelona, ​​instead of 2.75 € per night, tourists will pay 3.25 €. But only in the first seven days of your stay. In this way, local authorities want to show that they give preference to tourists who can afford to stay in the city for a long time.

They are preparing to introduce a new tax in Valencia. Its size will be from 50 cents to 2€ per night. The tax will be withheld for overnight stays in a hotel, campsite or other rented
tourist accommodation. The fee is valid for the entire region.

Iceland

So Iceland will join the list of countries raising taxes this year. It has already been unequivocally decided that the government will introduce a tourist tax. However, the exact amount is still unknown.

Porto galia

In Portugal, the cost will increase in one region. Visitors to Olhão will have to pay €2 per night during high season. During the rest of the year, the fee will be 1€.

Italy

Venice authorities continue to address the difficulties that arise due to the influx of tourists through restrictions. So, from June 1 this year, tourist groups are allowed only in numbers of up to 25 people. Loudspeakers were also banned in the city center and on the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. In addition, tourists will have to pay 5 € for 30 consecutive days. However, the fee does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

Denmark

Denmark plans to introduce a “passenger tax” on flights in 2025. Passengers will be charged around €8.4 for short flights, €32 for medium-haul flights and €51 for long-haul flights by 2030.

Indonesia

But the popular resort of Bali will raise fees from February 14 this year. Tourists will need to pay a fee per person of 150,000 Indonesian rupiah, which is approximately $10.