Venice has introduced an entry fee for tourists who do not stay in the city for at least one night. On which days will the entry fee apply in 2026?

Tourists will pay a daily fee of between 5 eur and 10 eur per person at certain times and on specific days. An exemption applies to those staying in Venice in official accommodation (hotels, Airbnb, flats, etc.).

How is the Venice entry fee collected? Who is exempt? And which areas does the fee apply to? Read about it in this chapter.

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The entry fee was introduced due to the huge increase in the number of day-trippers, who bring no benefit to the city.

Most of the money raised will be used to restore and renovate monuments and public spaces.

Do I have to pay the Venice entry fee?

You are required to pay the fee if:

• you’re visiting Venice for just one day
• you arrive on a toll day between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm
• you are heading to the historic centre of Venice
• you are not staying in the city of Venice

You do not have to pay the charge if:

• you arrive outside the charging hours
• you arrive on a day when the charge is not levied
• you are staying in Venice, Mestre or another part of the city of Venice for at least one night
• you are travelling only to Murano, Burano, Lido or other smaller islands outside the toll zone
• you are under 14 years of age

The most important thing is to distinguish between two situations: not having to pay the charge and not having to do any paperwork at all.

For example, on ‘white days’ outside the calendar, you don’t need to do anything at all.

The fee is also waived for guests staying at a hotel, but the exemption must be verified via the official system or in accordance with the hotel’s instructions.

Do I have to pay the charge on the day of departure or arrival?

No. If you are staying in Venice for at least one night, the exemption from paying the entry fee applies from the day you check in at the hotel and also on the day you check out.

Venice entry fee 2026 – how to pay

The entry fee for the historic centre is a flat rate for all persons aged 14 and over.

A ticket is always valid for one calendar day:

• 5 eur – if purchased online at least 4 days before your trip
• 10 eur – if purchased online less than 4 days before your visit or when bought on the spot

Admission to Venice can only be paid for onlinevia the official website: cda.veneziaunica.it.

Your ticket will be sent to you by email or text message. Save it and, in the event of a random check by inspectors, show them the ticket in your email or text message. You do not need to print anything out.

Tickets can also be purchased on the spot in various ways:

• At the ticket office – in front of Santa Lucia station and at the bus/tram stops in Piazzale Roma
• From the yellow-and-white ACTV ticket machines throughout the city

There is currently no limit on the number of people who can buy a ticket.

Where should I stay to avoid paying the surcharge?

Visitors staying anywhere within the City of Venice are exempt from the Venice tourist tax

The following areas are designated as the City of Venice:

• The historic centre
• All the small islands in the Venetian Lagoon (Giudecca, Murano, Burano, Lido, Pellestrina, Torcello, Mazzorbo, Sant’Erasmo, Vignole, Isola delle Rose, San Clemente, Certosa) 
• The entire city of Mestre on the mainland (including the municipality of Tessera near VCE Airport)

You can find the Venice area, for example, on google.com/maps, marked by a red dotted line.

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Registration required

Even if you are exempt from the charge, you must register this on the website cda.veneziaunica.it, where you will enter your accommodation details.

You can also enter this information at the ticket machines or ticket offices at Piazzale Roma and in front of Santa Lucia station.

You do not have to pay the tourist tax if you are staying in registered accommodation that pays the tax on your behalf, i.e. for example, all accommodation booked via platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Agoda and others.

When is the entry fee payable in 2026 – calendar of days

In 2026, the Venice entry fee will apply on the following days:

• April– all Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays + Monday 6 April + the period 27–30 April
• May– every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• June– every Friday, Saturday and Sunday + the period from 1 to 4 June
• July– every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, except Friday 31 July
• Full calendar available on the official website:cda.veneziaunica.it/en/access-fee

Which areas require an entry fee?

The entry fee applies only to the historic centre of Venice and the islands of Giudecca and San Michele.

The area around Piazzale Roma, Santa Lucia railway station, the coach station, the Tronchetto car park and the Tronchetto pier for large cruise ships is exempt from the admission charge.

There is also no charge for entry to any of the small islands in the Venetian Lagoon. Free entry applies specifically to the following islands:

• Murano, Burano, Lido di Venezia, Torcello, Mazzorbo, Pellestrina, Sant’Erasmo, Mazzorbetto, Vignole, S. Andrea, Certosa, S. Servolo, S. Clemente, Poveglia, Isola delle Rose

How can I get to the small islands for free?

A new vaporetto stop called San Giobbe has been set up for journeys to the islands outside the paid access zone.

This landing stage is located behind Platform 1 at Santa Lucia railway station, and the route to it is clearly signposted.

How are the checks carried out?

At all entrances to Venice’s paid parking zone, staff in orange, yellow or green high-visibility vests are stationed to check all arriving vehicles.

You must show your QR code on your mobile (if you registered online) or a paper ticket (if you registered on the spot).

Registration is required even if you do not have to pay the fee.

Official website

Please look for all information, maps and payment links on the official website only cda.veneziaunica.it.

It is possible that, following the introduction of the fee, various fraudulent websites may appear, which will either be completely fake or will offer to facilitate the purchase for exorbitant fees. You should therefore always pay close attention to the web address through which you are paying the fee.

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