So, you’ve booked that dream trip to Italy. You’re picturing yourself, gelato in hand, tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain. But before you get lost in daydreams of pasta, let’s talk about a crucial detail impacting budgets in a big way this year: Italy’s higher tourist tax.
While cities have had these fees for years, the rates now in effect for the 2025 Jubilee are a completely different story. In preparation for the Jubilee—a special Holy Year in the Catholic church that draws millions of pilgrims—cities enacted significant tax increases. Even if you have visited Italy recently, the rates you paid previously are likely outdated, and the current amount can add a serious sting to your budget if you aren’t prepared.
Here’s what you can expect to pay in seven of Italy’s hottest spots.
Rome: Highest Rates in the Nation
As the heart of the Jubilee, the Eternal City has the highest tourist taxes of them all. This fee is charged per person, per night, directly to your hotel bill and is based on the star rating of your accommodation.
- Five-Star Hotels: €10.00 (about $10.80 USD)
- Four-Star Hotels: €7.50 (about $8.10 USD)
- Three-Star Hotels & Airbnbs: €6.00 (about $6.50 USD)
This means a couple staying in a four-star hotel for four nights is looking at an extra $64.80 USD on their bill.
Venice: A Tale of Two Taxes
Leave it to Venice to have a complex system. If you’re staying overnight, you’ll pay the standard nightly city tax of €1 to €5. However, if you’re a day-tripper visiting on one of the 54 designated peak days this summer, you must pre-book your visit online and pay a €5 to €10 ($5.40 to $10.80 USD) Access Fee just to enter the historic center.
Florence: Fees in the Heart of Tuscany
Ready to gaze upon Michelangelo’s David? The city’s accommodation tax is steep, though it’s capped after seven nights.
- Five-Star Hotels: €8.00 (about $8.65 USD)
- Four-Star Hotels: €7.00 (about $7.55 USD)
- Airbnbs & B&Bs: €5.50 (about $5.95 USD)
Milan: Costs in the Fashion Capital
In Italy’s capital of cool, the city’s nightly rates apply for up to two weeks. While the increase here was not as steep as in other cities, the fees are still a mandatory part of your accommodation bill.
- Five & Four-Star Hotels: €5.00 (about $5.40 USD)
- Three-Star Hotels: €4.00 (about $4.30 USD)
- B&Bs, Holiday Homes & Rentals: €3.00 (about $3.25 USD)
Bologna: Rates in the Culinary Capital
Even in the foodie paradise of Bologna, there are new fees. The city has temporarily boosted its rates for 2025 using a system based on your room’s price per person. For most typical hotel stays (in the €31 to €121 per night range), expect to pay between €5.80 and €6.50 (about $6.25 to $7.00 USD) per person.
Naples: Nightly Fees in the Southern Hub
The birthplace of pizza will also take a slice out of your budget. Naples recently increased its rates, which apply for up to 14 nights.
- Five-Star Hotels: €6.00 (about $6.50 USD)
- Four-Star Hotels: €5.50 (about $5.95 USD)
- Three-Star & Rentals: €4.50 (about $4.85 USD)
The Amalfi Coast: A Pricier Paradise
The rules here change from town to town, but in the popular hub of Amalfi, the tax is charged for a maximum of four nights. A stay in a five-star hotel will set you back €5.00 ($5.40 USD) a night, while a four-star is a more reasonable €3.00 ($3.25 USD).
The Bottom Line
At Travel Off Path, we know that hidden fees are the fastest way to ruin a travel budget. While these nightly taxes are unavoidable, being aware of the specific costs for your destination ensures you can plan accurately. When you’re budgeting for all that wine and pasta, make sure to set aside a little extra cash for these pesky accommodation fees. It’s a small price to pay for the magic of Italy, but it’s always better to be in the know.
Happy travels!
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