This Year's Visiting Season: Venice Collects More Than Five Million Euros in Entry Fees
As the world's first city, Venice began charging day visitors an entry fee in 2024 — this year, more than five million euros were collected. Visitors typically paid ten euros, but the fee could rise significantly in the future.
With its globally unique entry fee, Venice has taken in more than five million euros this year. Following the end of the paying season this weekend, the city reported more than 650,000 paying day visitors.
The standard charge was ten euros, though it may increase next year: on peak days, the entry fee could rise to as much as 50 euros, according to deliberations by the city administration.
Since April, day visitors were required to pay an entry fee on a total of 60 designated days. Those who booked at least three days in advance paid just five euros. Tourists staying for at least three nights are exempt from the fee, though they are subject to an overnight levy instead. For the remainder of this year, day visitors can now enter the city free of charge.
Rule in Place Since 2024
In response to mass tourism, Venice began charging entry fees in 2024. Visitor numbers have not declined so far. Officially, the scheme is still considered a trial phase — yet hardly anyone doubts that the rule is here to stay.
This year's revenues are at a record high; the exact figure is set to be published in the coming days. In 2025, the city collected 5.4 million euros, compared to 2.2 million euros the previous year.
Mayor Simone Venturini has already hinted that fees could rise considerably in the future. The centre-right politician proposed charging between 30 and 50 euros on certain dates. However, approval from the Italian government would be required, and there are also constitutional concerns.
