Starting in April 2026, Venice will once again impose a fee on tourists visiting for a single day. This year, the restrictions will remain in effect for a longer period, and the number of days subject to the fee will increase. Learn more about the new rules, dates, and the cost of visiting the city

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Starting in April 2026, Venice will once again charge an entry fee for day-trippers. Compared to last year, the number of days on which this fee applies will increase—from 54 to 60. The new rules cover a four-month period and require mandatory registration to obtain a QR code.

The city continues to combat overtourism, which is particularly noticeable during peak seasons. However, statistics show that even after the fee was introduced, the flow of visitors decreased only slightly.

In a previous article, we discussed new tourist taxes in Europe in 2026 and which countries will require tourists to pay more.

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How the Venice entry fee works in 2026

In 2026, the Venice entry fee will again apply to tourists visiting the city for a single day without an overnight stay. The new rules cover the period from April to July and apply mainly to peak days—Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and certain holidays. In total, there will be 60 such days, which is more than in 2025.

The fee is charged only during a specific time window—from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can enter the city for free in the evening and early morning, but during peak tourist hours, payment is mandatory.

The cost of the visit depends on when you register. If you do so in advance, the fee is 5 euros, while for last-minute bookings (less than 4 days in advance), it is 10 euros. This encourages tourists to plan their trip ahead of time.

Before your visit, you must complete online registration and obtain a QR code. This code serves as proof of payment or exemption from it. Checks are conducted in various parts of the city, including key locations such as the Santa Lucia train station.

Tourists staying overnight in Venice do not pay this fee separately, as it is already included in the cost of accommodation. However, they must also register and have a QR code to pass through the checkpoint.

Fines ranging from 50 to 300 euros are imposed for failure to pay or register, so it’s not worth ignoring the new rules even during a short trip.

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Calendar of paid days in Venice in 2026

In 2026, the entry fee for Venice will apply on specific dates over a four-month period—from April to July. These are primarily weekends and holidays, when the city experiences the largest influx of tourists.

Below is a complete list of dates when an entrance fee applies:

1. April: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

2. May: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31

3. June: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28

4. July: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26

In total, there are 60 paid days scheduled for 2026, which is more than last year. On these specific dates, day visitors must register in advance and pay an entrance fee if they plan to visit the city during daytime hours.

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Why Venice Introduced an Entrance Fee and Whether It Works

Venice has remained one of Europe’s most tourist-overloaded cities for many years. The main problem is so-called “day-trip tourism,” where travelers arrive for just a few hours, do not stay overnight, and spend almost nothing on the local economy.

That is why the authorities decided to introduce an entrance fee for day-trippers. The idea is not only to generate additional revenue, but primarily to control tourist flows and reduce the strain on the city’s infrastructure.

This initiative was first announced back in 2022, and the system became fully operational in 2024. Since then, it has been extended and gradually expanded—in particular, the number of days subject to the fee was increased in 2026.

However, the results so far cannot be called radical. Despite the introduction of the fee, the number of day-trippers has decreased only slightly. On peak days, the city continues to receive huge crowds of visitors—up to nearly 25,000 people a day, which is roughly half of Venice’s population.

This confirms that the problem of overtourism remains relevant, and the entrance fee is, for now, more of a regulatory tool than a complete solution.

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