Greece Institutes New Climate Tax for Tourists

Greece has instituted a new climate tax for tourists that will fund disaster recovery projects in the country. 

The new “climate resilience tax” replaces Greece’s previous tourism tax, according to a Greek National Tourism Organization representative, and will only increase during the high season of March to October. From November to February, the per-bed tax will remain the same as it has been since it was first established. 

“The tax will finance post-disaster reconstruction projects following severe forest fires and floods which occurred in Greece in 2023,” the representative told TMR. “The tax is to be paid directly in the local currency to the accommodation services provider and before the customers’ departure. A separate receipt of payment of the tax will be issued to the name of one of the customers.” 

The tax will be added to the payment for stays at any type of accommodation, including all villas, hotels, and rentals. The standard tax, charged during the off-season, ranges from 50 cents to 4 euros per night. The new climate tax for high season depends on the type of accommodation and reaches up to 10 euros per night for stays at 5-star hotels.