These taxes, often seen as small, can quickly accumulate over the course of a stay, in some cases reaching several hundred euros more than expected.

In Portugal, tourist taxes are already in place in 41 municipalities, with Lisbon and Cascais charging the highest rates, set at four euros per night, followed by Porto, at three euros, and Vila Nova de Gaia at 2.5 euros. Most other municipalities apply rates between one and two euros.

However, it is Amsterdam that tops the list of European cities with the highest tourist taxes, charging 12.5% ​​of the total value of the booking, in a strategy to manage over tourism and ensure that it contributes directly to public services and urban maintenance. Cities such as Athens, Rhodes and others in Greece are applying a “climate resilience tax” to support infrastructure and sustainable tourism.

Milan, Rome, Florence and Bologna in Italy have also adjusted their taxes for 2025, with amounts that can reach 10 euros per night for luxury accommodation. According to the article published by Holidu in Berlin, the tax has increased to 7.5%, reflecting a significant change in policy that applies to all stays, including business stays.