Venice will charge day-trippers on 72 days in 2027, up from 60
The world's first city entry fee is expanding, with the fee level and Rome's approval still in play.
Venice will charge day visitors an entry fee of up to €10 on 72 dates between Good Friday and mid-August 2027, up from 60 days this year, city authorities said on October 16, dpa reports (via Yahoo News). Officials held off on a steep increase, although €30 or more had been discussed, and the national government must approve a higher fee.
This year more than 650,000 visitors paid, bringing in over €5 million; booking at least three days ahead cost €5. Overnight guests are exempt but pay tourist tax. The city says the aim is managing crowds, not revenue, but visitor numbers have not fallen; fewer than 50,000 people live in the historic centre against an estimated 25 million-plus visitors a year.
Instead of a peak-season day trip on a fee date, consider staying overnight, which exempts you from the fee, or visiting outside the April-August fee period.
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