The access fee at a glance
The access fee (Contributo di Accesso) is a charge for day visitors to the historic centre of Venice. It does not apply every day, only on dates set in a calendar, and only between fixed hours. Guests who sleep in the municipality of Venice pay the tourist tax through their accommodation instead.
This page covers two things: how the fee worked in 2026, and what the city has announced for 2027. It is an independent guide. For payment and exemption codes, use the city's own booking portal when it opens.
2026: the trial that has ended
No payment is needed today. Since 27 July 2026 the access fee is no longer in effect.
Days and hours
60 days between 3 April and 26 July 2026, mostly weekends and holiday periods. The fee applied from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Outside those hours and on other days there was nothing to pay or register.
Prices in 2026
€5 if you paid up to and including four days before your visit, €10 after that. That includes the last three days and payment on the spot at sales points. Children aged 0 to 13 paid nothing. The price was per person.
Where it applied
The old town of Venice, not the smaller lagoon islands. The mainland, Piazzale Roma, Santa Lucia station, the Stazione Marittima, San Basilio, Tronchetto and the cruise ship landing on the Riva degli Schiavoni were excluded.
Fines
Visitors without proof of payment or exemption, or with a ticket for the wrong date, risked a fine of €25 to €150, according to the city's fee site.
Who was exempt in 2026
Some groups paid nothing and needed no code. Others were exempt but had to register.
| Group | Pays? | Proof needed |
|---|---|---|
| Residents of the municipality of Venice and people born there | No | – |
| Residents of the Veneto region | No | Show ID |
| Children under 14 | No | – |
| Holders of the EU disability card, plus companion | No | Card |
| Students and pupils of schools in the old town | No | – |
| Overnight guests in the municipality of Venice | No, but they pay the tourist tax | Exemption QR code or voucher, or a self-declaration with ID copy; valid from arrival to departure day |
| People working in the old town, visitors of residents, secondary school trips, people in medical treatment | No | Voucher required |
| People born in Veneto who live elsewhere | Yes | – |
Without internet, payment was possible as a last resort at points at Piazzale Roma, in front of Santa Lucia station and in tobacco shops, at €10.
Venice tours and tickets
Skip-the-line tickets, guided walks, gondola rides and boat trips to the islands, with live prices and availability.
2027: the calendar is set, the rest is not
The city decided the calendar on 15 October 2026. Other rules will follow.
What is decided
72 fee days from Good Friday, 26 March, to Sunday 15 August 2027. The fee applies from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, half an hour longer than in 2026. Most days are Fridays to Sundays, plus holidays and bridge days.
What is still open
The amount is capped at a maximum of €10. The price tiers, exemptions, booking, payment and control rules are to follow in further decisions. The opening of the booking portal is not known yet. The same goes for whether the fee covers the lagoon islands.
Longer fee periods
Two blocks run for consecutive days: 23 April to 2 May, around Liberation Day and 1 May, and 28 May to 6 June, around 2 June. Easter weekend with Easter Monday and the Ferragosto weekend are also on the calendar.
Some press reports mention figures of €30 or €50. These come from proposals and speculation. They are not part of the city's decision, which sets a maximum of €10.
All fee days in 2027
The full list from the city's announcement of 15 October 2026. Check the official site before you book.
| Month 2027 | Fee days | Number |
|---|---|---|
| March | 26, 27, 28, 29 | 4 |
| April | 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23 to 30 | 17 |
| May | 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28 to 31 | 15 |
| June | 1 to 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 | 15 |
| July | 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 | 14 |
| August | 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 | 7 |
| Total | 26 March to 15 August 2027 | 72 |
The number of fee days has grown every year: 29 in 2024, 54 in 2025, 60 in 2026 and 72 planned for 2027. Until 2026 the hours were 8:30 am to 4 pm.
What this means for your trip
A simple way to plan.
Staying overnight
You do not pay the fee, but you will need an exemption code for fee days. Read the rules of your accommodation. See where to stay.
Day trip on a fee day
Expect to pay up to €10 per adult. In 2026 booking early was cheaper, and the 2027 tiers are not known yet. See Venice in one day.
Flexible dates
Days outside the calendar have no fee. Weekdays in the same months are mostly free of it. Learn more in the best time to visit guide.
Venice access fee: frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay to enter Venice today?
No. The 2026 trial ended on 26 July. Since 27 July 2026 no fee applies. The next fee days start on 26 March 2027.
How much will the fee be in 2027?
The city has set a maximum of €10. The exact tiers and the opening of the booking portal had not been published by mid-October 2026. In 2026 the price was €5 when paid early and €10 otherwise.
Do children pay?
In 2026 children aged 0 to 13 were exempt. The 2027 exemptions have not been published yet, so check the official rules before you travel.
Do I pay if I stay in a hotel in Venice?
No. Overnight guests in the municipality of Venice pay the tourist tax through their accommodation instead. In 2026 they still needed an exemption QR code or a self-declaration for fee days.
Is the fee the same as the tourist tax?
No. They are alternatives. The tourist tax applies to overnight guests and is paid to the accommodation. The access fee applies to day visitors on calendar days.
Does the fee apply at Piazzale Roma and the station?
In 2026 Piazzale Roma, Santa Lucia station and the Stazione Marittima were excluded. The 2027 area has not been confirmed.