Barcelona will be the next European city to raise its tourist tax by 2024 in order to control and reduce overtourism.
The sun-kissed beaches, the outstanding nightlife and the renowned architecture of this Spanish city make it a popular tourist destination.
You may now be paying $50 more per week for your accommodation, depending on the type of accommodation you choose, because the city has increased the tax for its two tourist taxes . .
the city tax is now charged starting April 1. EUR3,25 for each night up to a maximum 7-day period.
For its part, the regional tax price is accommodation-dependent.
Booking five-star hotel or glamping means paying EUR47.25 for a seven-day stay.
Tourist taxes are expected to generate over EUR100,000,000 in revenue for the authorities to invest in infrastructure and other necessities.
Tourist tax is also being imposed in other popular European destinations
The European countries and cities that charge tourists for visiting their territory. These fees can change depending on whether you’re visiting in the summer or winter.
- Brussels is$5, however, it could be different in other cities.
- Prague: $2.
- France Depending on the hotel you choose, your bill could range from $3 to $17.
- Berlin : 5% off your accommodation cost
- Greece Up to $5 depending on the price of your accommodation
- Iceland: $4 per night for hotels, $2 per night for camping, and $7 per cruise.
- Venice: $5.50.
- Italy : From $1 to $8 depending on where you live.
- Portugal : About $2 per night for most of the country.
- Amsterdam:7 % of your accommodation plus EUR3 per night.
- Switzerland : Depending on where you are, between $2.30 and $9.
