Amsterdam, the commercial capital of the Netherlands, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city's 17th - century Golden Age, boasting a network of outstanding museums and a vibrant atmosphere making it one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, is the European city with the highest tourist tax according to a new ranking compiled by Holidu.pt, the Portuguese branch of the fast - growing holiday rental technology company Holidu.
The ranking is based on data from Euromonitor's "Top 100 City Destinations" , an index which ranks the world's most popular cities based on tourism performances, appeal, and potential and considering factors like economic and business performances, and sustainability, according to SEA infographics.
As of 2025 Amsterdam charges tourists an average of €18.45 per night, applying a 12.5% tax on the total f accommodations. This fee represents a measure that is part of the Dutch city's strategy to tackle over - tourism, support infrastructure, and ensure that tourism contributes to Amsterdam's economy.
The second place in this special ranking is shared by four Greek cities, such as Athens, Heraklion, Rhodes, and Thessaloniki which apply an average daily tax of €8.17. This "climate resilience tax" established by the Hellenic government is designed to fund infrastructure upgrades and sustainable tourism. Rates vary by accommodation type and are lower during the off - season during the period runs from November to March.
In sixth position is the German capital, Berlin, following a recent tax increase. Since 1st January 2025 the largest city of Germany imposes 7.5% levy on the net cost of accommodation, averaging €7.38 per night. The tax now also applies to business travellers, marking a departure from previous exemptions common in German cities.
Italy is part of the top ten, with Milan, the second largest centre of the country after Rome leading among Italian cities. The capital of the Lombardy region raised its maximum tourist tax to €7 per person, per night, for guests staying at 4 - and 5 - star hotels. The average rate now stands at €6.44 and the increase is timed with the Jubilee Year and the tax aims to fund public services and cultural preservation.
The "eternal city" and capital of Italy Rome and Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance share the eight position with an average rate of €6.18. In Rome tourists pay €10 per night in 5 - star hotels, €7.50 in 4 - star, and as little as €4 in 1 - star accommodation. The capital and major centre of Tuscany, Florence applies similar rates, with 5 - star hotels at €8, 4 - star at €7, and 1 - star at €3.50.
Bologna, capital and largest city in the Emilia Romagna region follows, applying a sliding scale based on room price. While the average tax is €5.93, visitors staying in rooms costing more than €121 per night pay up to €7. Conversely, tourists standing in accommodations priced between €1 and €30.99 must pay €4 per night.
Interestingly, some of the most important cities in the European continent do not top the list like Barcelona, Paris and Nice which rank 11th and 12th . Barcelona charges an average of €5.81 tourist tax while Nice and Paris stand at €5.65 per night.
Other relevant cities like Lisbon, Porto, Venice and Vienna impose rates below €4. Porto in particular, offers the lowest tax among the top 20 cities, at just €3 per night.
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