September 21, 2025, 5:05 am | Read time: 2 minutes
Since last year, Venice has been charging a fee for day visitors who want to explore the lagoon city and its many attractions. Now, the controversial regulation is being tightened again.
Starting in 2026, the lagoon city will charge short-term visitors on a total of 60 days, according to the city administration. The period extends from April 3 to July 26, 2026. This marks the third season of the system, which is being expanded further, as BILD reports.
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This year, visitors had to pay between five and ten euros, depending on the date, if they strolled for just a few hours around St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. The exact amount of the entrance fee for 2026 has not yet been determined, but observers expect an increase.
Millions in Revenue from Day Tourists
In 2024, fees were charged on 29 days, rising to 54 in 2025, and then to 60 in 2026. This year, Venice registered more than 720,000 day guests, bringing about 5.4 million euros into the city coffers. However, many visitors found ways to circumvent the fee—contributo di accesso. Officially, the system is still considered a test. The measure aims to regulate mass tourism.
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Whether the entrance fee is actually effective is disputed. Critics point out that few are deterred by the additional costs from visiting the city. Venice is expensive anyway: A cappuccino at St. Mark’s Square can cost up to 17 euros.
Hardly Any Residents Left in the Center
In the historic center, only about 50,000 people now live—fewer than there are hotel beds. Overnight guests are not subject to the day fee, but they must pay the overnight tax.