EconomyMuch of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots
As England considers a nightly tourist tax, continental Europe offers a long-established model. Italy typically charges visitors €1 to €10 per person per night, with five-star hotels in Milan charging €12. In 2024, Rome, Milan, Florence and Venice raised substantial sums, although cash-strapped municipalities often use the money for expenses beyond tourism services and monument maintenance.
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Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots
Economy