Tourist tax – Full list of destinations as Tenerife threatens to tax British travellers

The Canary Islands have been in the news recently due to anti-tourism sentiment from locals and a tourist tax could be introduced for British travellers.

Protests have erupted in Tenerife, with graffiti telling British tourists to ‘go home’ appearing in several locations.

Locals have expressed concerns about rising prices and overtourism. Britons have now learned they may have to pay a new tourist tax in a bid to reduce the number of visitors to the popular destination.

The tax could be introduced from January 2025. Tourists are charged for visiting specific attractions rather than the entire island.

Tenerife would not be the first location to introduce a tourist tax. Many other countries currently charge tourists fees upon entry.

Spain

Barcelona

Tourists visiting Barcelona must pay a tourist tax, which was increased in April. They now have to pay 3.25 euros per night.

Catalonia.

Tourists must pay a tourist tax to visit the wider region of Catalonia, with costs varying depending on the type of accommodation they stay in.

The Balearic Islands

Tourists have to pay taxes to visit the Balearic Islands. Costs vary depending on the type of accommodation you stay in and the time of year you visit.

Italy

In Italy, many cities charge a tourist tax that is usually added to your hotel bill as a nightly rate. Venice recently started charging day trippers a five euro (£4.23) fee in a controversial new plan aimed at reducing the number of visitors.

Portugal

Several destinations in Portugal, including Lisbon and Porto, charge a tourist tax of two euros (£1.69) per night.

The Netherlands

Amsterdam has one of the most expensive tourist taxes in the world, with visitors paying 12.5% ​​of their accommodation costs in taxes.

France

In France, tourist tax varies and is charged per night depending on the type of accommodation you choose.

In the run-up to the Summer Olympics, Paris has increased its tourist tax, with the highest rate applying to guests staying in palace accommodations.

Germany

Tourist tax in Germany varies by city and destination. In Berlin and Cologne it amounts to 7.5% of housing costs.

Greece

In response to the climate crisis, Greece has introduced a resilience fee that fluctuates based on accommodation type and season.