Some fees vary seasonally or apply only to day visitors at specific attractions, and they may be paid upon entry, included in the cost of a visa, or wrapped into your airfare or hotel charges, which makes them confusing to identify and keep track of. They certainly aren't new, but they have been increasing in spread and cost in recent years as locales attempt to address an influx of visitors.
The UK's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system has been in the works for awhile, and it goes into effect for non-European travelers on Jan. 8, 2025. Visitors from the U.S. (as well as Canada, Australia, and other visa-exempt countries) will have to apply in advance for entry with your passport details and pay a £10 fee. The authorization is good for stays up to six months and can be used as many times as needed for up to two years. (One euro is about $1.04 US dollars.)
The European Union's ETIAS fee
The number of European destinations charging tourist taxes has increased in recent years (after some were suspended during the height of the pandemic), with additional locales considering adding fees as visitor traffic continues to rise. Some of the most prominent tourist taxes are listed here, but fees are also in place elsewhere, including France, Germany, Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, and Belgium, as well as in Prague and Budapest.
Visitors to Asturias, Galicia, and Tenerife may also encounter various tourist taxes in 2025, with attraction-specific entrance fees likely to be rolled out in Alicante and Seville.
Portugal
Tourists who enter Venice on weekends (Friday to Sunday) and public holidays between April 18 and July 27, 2025 will be charged a 5 euro tax on daytime visits booked more than four days in advance (10 euro for those booked with less notice). There is also a tax on overnight stays ranging from 1 to 5 euro per person, per night depending on the season and accommodation type.
Greece
Greece will increase its visitor fee in 2025 to 2 euros per day during low season and 8 euros per day between April and October. Cruise passengers on day trips to Santorini and Mykonos must pay a 20 euro fee, while those to Athens and Crete will be charged 5 euro. Some hotels will also add a 15 euro surcharge.
Iceland
Visitors to Iceland will see a fee of ISK 600 (just over $4 USD) tacked onto their hotel bills, while those on cruise ships pay ISK 1,000. Travelers utilizing campsites, mobile homes, and caravans are charged ISK 300.
Other local tourist taxes
Bali, Indonesia: A new tourist tax as of February 2024 costs runs around $10 per person.
Thailand: Thailand's tourist tax is a one-time fee of 300 baht (around $9 USD) for travelers arriving by air and 150 baht for those arriving by land or water.
Quintana Roo, Mexico: Visitors to places like Cancun, Cozumel, and Tulum are assessed a one-time fee that's around $10–$11 in addition to various hotel taxes around Mexico.
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