Bhutan continues its Sustainable Development Fee at USD 100 per person, per night for most international travelers, with Indians paying a reduced INR 1,200 per night, a policy extended through 2027. This fee supports environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and social programmes like healthcare and education.
Amsterdam applied a 12.5% tourist tax on accommodation prices in 2026, with a EUR 200 room incurring EUR 25 in tax. Meanwhile, the Netherlands raised VAT on short-stay lodging from 9% to 21%, further escalating hotel costs for visitors.
Kyoto implemented a tiered accommodation tax from March 1, 2026, charging up to JPY 10,000 per
person, per night for expensive stays. From July 1, 2026, Japan tripled its international departure tax from JPY 1,000 to JPY 3,000 per person, typically included in flight or cruise tickets.
Greece introduced a Climate Crisis Resilience Fee on overnight stays that ranges between EUR 0.50 and EUR 15 per room, per night. Cruise passengers disembarking in Greece pay a seasonal fee ranging from EUR 1 to EUR 20 depending on port and timing. These fees address environmental pressures like wildfires and flooding.
Barcelona charges EUR 12.50 per person per night on short-term rentals, while hotel guests pay between EUR
10 and EUR 15 based on category. The Balearic Islands impose a Sustainable Tourism Tax of EUR 1 to EUR 4 per person per night, plus vehicle ferry fees ranging from EUR 30 to EUR 85 based on emissions and stay length, responding to housing pressures and overtourism.
New Zealand applies a one-time International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100 per visitor, paid with visa or NZeTA application, supporting tourism infrastructure and conservation efforts.
Edinburgh introduced a 5% visitor levy on overnight accommodation, capped at five nights, effective July 24, 2026, to fund cultural events and infrastructure.
Venice reinstated a daytripper entry fee from April to July 2026, charging EUR 5 if booked in advance or EUR 10 for late bookings on selected dates; overnight guests are exempt.
Tenerife’s eco tax, imposed since January 2026, charges EUR 10 for guided hikes and EUR 25 for solo hikes within Mount Teide National Park, funding biodiversity conservation.
Zaans Schans, a Dutch heritage site, started charging an entry fee of EUR 17.50 per person in 2026 to manage high visitor numbers and local disruption. Norway implemented a discretionary tourist tax of 3% on accommodation costs in 2026, including cruise visitors,
after years of debate.
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), expected late 2026, will require UK nationals traveling to Europe to pay a £17 (€19.50) fee valid for three years, adding a new administrative step post-Brexit.
