Venice's day‑visitor fee generates over €5 million in 2026
The city of Venice reported that its day‑visitor entry fee, still in a test phase that began in 2014, raised more than €5 million in 2026 – a record amount. Over 650,000 day visitors paid the charge, which is applied on 60 selected days between April and July. The standard fee is €10, with an early‑booking discount of €5 for tickets bought at least three days in advance; visitors staying longer than a day are exempt from the day fee but must pay an overnight accommodation tax.
New mayor Simone Venturini has suggested raising the fee to €30‑50 on peak days, but any increase must be approved by the national government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Critics argue that higher fees could infringe on freedom of movement, yet visitor numbers have not declined. The city plans to continue the fee next season, with the possibility of higher rates depending on the outcome of the test phase.
Entities: Day‑visitor entry fee · Day‑visitor fee · Giorgia Meloni · Italian Government · Italy · Simone Venturini · Venetian municipality · Venice · Venice City Council
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- [● 20 SOURCES] The entry‑fee system, first introduced in 2014, has been in a test phase since April 2024. (new)
- [● 21 SOURCES] The standard day‑visitor fee is €10, with €5 for bookings made at least three days in advance. (new)
- [● 22 SOURCES] Mayor Simone Venturini suggested raising the fee to €30‑50 on certain dates. (new)
- [● 22 SOURCES] Visitors who stay longer than a day are exempt from the day fee but must pay an overnight accommodation tax. (new)
- [● 21 SOURCES] Any increase would require approval from the national government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. (new)
- [● 22 SOURCES] More than 650,000 day visitors paid the entry fee in 2026. (new)
- [● 20 SOURCES] Critics argue that higher fees could violate freedom of movement, but visitor numbers have not declined. (All belongs‑true articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Venice collected more than €5 million from day‑visitor entry fees in 2024. (city revenue report)
- [● 23 SOURCES] Venice collected more than €5 million from day‑visitor entry fees in 2026. (new)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The fee is charged on 60 selected days between April and July. (new)