Barcelona is the latest European city to increase tourist taxes in 2024 in an effort to reduce and control overtourism, or so authorities say.
This Spanish city is a highly sought-after tourist destination due to its famous architecture, excellent nightlife and sunny beaches.
But now, depending on your accommodation type, you might be paying about $50 extra per week because the city has increased the cost of her stay. two tourist taxes. The city and the regional.
From April 1st The city tax will set you back €3.25 per night for a maximum of 7 days. This applies to all types of accommodations.
For his part, the regional tax price depends on accommodation.
In this way, those staying in Airbnb-type accommodations will have to pay “€2.75 per night; €1.70 for four-star hotels and €3.50 for five-star hotels.”
On the other hand, cruise travelers are forced to pay €3 for a visit of less than 12 hours or €2 for a longer stay.
Anyone who books a five-star hotel or glamping must therefore pay a total of €47.25 per seven-day stay.
The authorities expect to collect more than €100 million in tourist taxes to invest in infrastructure and other needs.
Other popular European destinations that charge tourist taxes
These European cities/countries charge tourists to visit their territory. Please note that these costs may change depending on the season or city you are visiting.
- Brussels: $5, but it may be different in other cities.
- Prague: $2.
- France: Depending on your hotel, you will pay between $3 and $17.
- Berlin: 5% of your accommodation price.
- Greece: Up to $5 depending on your accommodation price.
- Iceland: $4 for hotels, $2 for campsites and $7 for cruises.
- Venice: $5.50.
- Italy: Between $1 and $8, depending on the municipality you stay in.
- Portugal: About $2 per night in most of the country.
- Amsterdam: 7% of your accommodation price plus €3 extra per night.
- Switzerland: Between $2.30 and $8 depending on the city you visit.
