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Here’s How Much Venice Made with its Day-Tripper Tax

by Briana Bonfiglio  July 24, 2024
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Photo: CatwalkPhotos / Shutterstock.com

Earlier this month, Venice concluded a pilot program that netted the city 2.2 million euros ($2.4 million) by charging day-trippers an entrance fee. 

The 5-euro ($5.45) tax was paid by nearly 450,000 tourists visiting on the 29 days (mostly weekends and holidays) it was in place between April and July, according to a report by the Associated Press. It didn’t apply to those staying at Venice hotels because there is already a tourist tax added to those bills. It also didn’t apply to children under 14. 

Venice implemented the day-tripper tax to curb overtourism. However, critics do not believe that it tamed the crowds. Officials say the tax will continue and have proposed doubling it to 10 euros next year. Still, opponents claim it will not be enough, one city councilman commenting that it only “makes Venice a museum.” 

Though the city had promised steep fines for those who dodged the tax, AP reported that none were issued.  

Opponents to the tax are instead seeking policies that encourage the repopulation of the city, such as limits on short-term rentals. Venice has been losing residents and is also under pressure from UNESCO to lose its world heritage status due to the impact of overtourism and extreme weather.

  
  
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