If you are planning a summer vacation but don't want to get caught up in surprise taxes, it's wise to look into which countries have brought tourism taxes and which countries are hiking existing taxes. Tourism taxes are brought as a way to combat overtourism, reinvesting into the country's infrastructure to support visitors as well as native populations.
Travel insurance comparison experts at Quotezone.co.uk revealed eight countries that are introducing or hiking existing tourism taxes. Travel insurance expert Helen Rolf said: “The concept of tourism tax is not new, but it's something that many more countries have introduced over the past few years. It appears that many of these countries are charging tourists in response to overtourism concerns.”
Below is a list of new locations for tourist tax in 2025
1.SCOTLAND -5% Accommodation fee plus tax
Edinburgh has announced that Scotland's first tourism tax will be introduced starting July 2026. Travel booked after October 1, 2025 will be affected by what is called a visitor's Levi. This rate applies to people staying overnight in the city and expands to all visitors, including Scottish residents.
2. Greece – 8.00 euros per night
Greece has revealed a significant increase in daily prices for tourists to strengthen infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism. Previously the charge for Greek tourists was 0.50 euros. Currently, tourists pay 8.00 euros per night between April and October, or 2.00 euros per night outside of this peak season. This sudden increase is reportedly helpful in funding climate change adaptation, disaster prevention and infrastructure improvements.
3. Santorini and Mykonos – 20.00 euros per night
To combat Torrism, Greece is now placing an even higher visitor tax on its most popular islands, Santorini and Mykonos. This incredible tax is maintained per night and must be paid immediately at the port.
4. Venice – 5.00 euros per day
In 2024, tourists visiting Venice during their daytime peaks faced costs as part of a court scheme. This scheme is currently occurring entirely in 2025. The Venice entrance tax is scheduled to visit the city between 8:30am and 16:00pm on certain dates in April, May, June and July.
5.Portugal- 2.00 Euro per day
Tourism tax applies to 13 popular Portuguese cities, including Lisbon and Porto. Visitors will be required to pay a fee of 2.00 euros per day during the high season from April to October.
6.NERTHRANDS -12.5% stay
Last year, visiting a popular urban break destination in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, became even more expensive as it increased its tourist tax to 12.5% of the one-night hotel tax rate. Other cities in the Netherlands are also leviing taxes on visitors. It is important to check the prices at your holiday destination before booking and take into account additional costs within your budget.
7.France – Up to 11.38 euros per night
Tourist tax rates vary depending on the type and category of accommodation, with €11.38 per night for 5-star accommodation, €8.45 per night for 4-star accommodation and €5.53 per night for 3-star accommodation in Paris's capital.
8. Thailand – 300 THB (£6.86)
Following the success of European tourism taxes, Thailand is proposing a new travel tax, which will take effect from mid-2025. Tourists will be charged 300 THB, or about £6.86 when they arrive by plane.
