Venice’s new mayor seeks to raise day-tripper fee to up to €50
Simone Venturini says proposal aimed at discouraging arrivals in ‘periods of heightened tourist pressure’
TL;DR
- Venice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, proposes raising the day-tripper entrance fee to between €30 and €50.
- The aim is to discourage arrivals during periods of high tourist pressure and manage overtourism.
- The current fee, introduced in 2024, generated €2.4m in its first year but had minimal impact on visitor numbers.
- The increased fee aims to fund city services and the maintenance of Venice, with annual costs exceeding €100m.
- Exemptions from the fee include overnight stays, residents of the Veneto region, and children under 14.