Authorities in Venice have collected more than €5 million in revenue from the city’s entry fee for day visitors during the 2026 trial period. The programme, which ran from early April until late July, generated its highest income since the initiative was introduced to help manage overtourism. More than 650,000 paid entry vouchers were issued during the 60 chargeable days.
The access fee applies only on selected high-demand days. Visitors who book several days in advance pay €5, while those making last-minute reservations are charged €10. Tourists staying overnight in Venice are exempt from the entry fee, although they continue to pay the city’s accommodation tax.
City officials say the measure is intended to ease pressure on Venice’s historic centre by encouraging visitors to plan their trips in advance and helping authorities better manage tourist flows during peak periods. Despite criticism from some residents and tourism groups, local authorities believe the system has become an important tool in addressing the challenges of mass tourism.
Following this year’s results, Venice is expected to continue the programme in 2027. The city’s mayor has also suggested increasing the fee to between €30 and €50 on the busiest days, although such a change would require approval from the Italian government.
