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Italy cities earn more than €200m from nightly tourist taxes

Rome collected €222.4m from the overnight levy in 2024, with Milan, Florence, and Venice also reporting sizable receipts.

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European countries have long used overnight tourist levies that charge visitors an extra fee on top of accommodation, and a similar move in England is now in the spotlight, according to the Guardian Business.

In Italy, the tax has evolved over time, including a nationwide reintroduction in 2011, when Rome became the first city to restart the levy. The nightly fee typically runs from €1 to €10 per person, with guests at five star hotels in Milan paying €12, the outlet reports.

The overnight tax is a significant revenue stream for popular destinations. In 2024, Rome generated €222.4m, followed by Milan at €109.3m, Florence at €82.9m, and Venice at €38.9m, based on data cited from Siope, the Italian finance ministry’s tracker of public money flows.

While the revenues are intended for local services and upkeep tied to overtourism and monuments, the Guardian Business says cash strapped municipalities sometimes use the funds for other expenses. It also notes Venice has an entrance fee in place since 2024 that is targeted at day trippers.

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