Starting in 2025, Venice to charge double for day trips
Venice is reinstating its controversial entry fee for day-trippers in 2025, but with a significant increase and extended application.
The cost for those visiting the city without an overnight reservation has doubled to €10, up from €5 last year. Furthermore, the fee will be in effect on 54 days, nearly twice the 29 days it was implemented in 2024.
The fee applies to visitors entering Venice between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on designated dates. These dates include a continuous period from April 18 to May 4, followed by every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May through the end of July. A discounted rate of €5 is available for those who book their visit at least four days in advance.
Venice Tourism Councillor Simone Venturini defended the decision at the BIT tourism fair in Milan, stating that the 2024 pilot program was successful. He emphasized the goal is to manage tourist flow, discourage day trips during peak periods, and protect the city's unique character. Venturini also revealed that other destinations, including Formentera and Kyoto, have expressed interest in Venice’s approach.
Last year’s data shows Venice welcomed tourists from 194 countries. After Italians, American visitors made up the largest group, followed by German and French tourists. The entry fee generated €2.4 million from 485,062 paying visitors in 2024. However, details about the program's implementation costs and the allocation of the collected funds remain undisclosed.
City authorities acknowledged that the fee alone isn't a complete solution for managing tourism, but it provides a foundation for future initiatives. They reported a slight decrease in day-trippers from the Veneto region, though specific figures were not provided.
Visitors staying overnight in Venice are exempt from the fee but must register online. The payment and registration website remains cda.ve.it. The fee does not apply to those simply passing through Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto, or Stazione Marittima, or visiting the outer lagoon islands like Lido, Murano, and Burano. However, most visitors to these islands will likely transit through the city center, thus incurring the fee.
