Tourism Tax Information
Everything you need to know about tourism taxes at your destination.
Balearic Islands Tourism Tax
A Sustainable Tourism Tax will be levied on all overnight stays in tourist accommodations in the Balearic Islands, including hotels, holiday homes and cruise ships.
The purpose of the tax is to reduce the environmental impact of tourism on the Balearic Islands. By paying the new tax, both foreign visitor and locals who stay in a tourist accommodation will contribute to the preservation of the islands.
The amount of the tax depends on the category of the hotels (please see table below). Children under age of 16 are exempt from the tax, and longterm holiday makers will have a 50% discount on the tax from the ninth day of their stay.
Please note that the tax must be paid on arrival at your accommodation in the Balearic Islands.
| Type of Accommodation | Euros per day of stay * |
|---|---|
| 5 & 4 star superior hotels & 4 key superior tourist apartments | €4.00 |
| 4 & 3 star superior hotels & 3 key superior tourist apartments | €3.00 |
| 1, 2 & 3 star hotels & 1, 2 & 3 key superior tourist apartments | €2.00 |
| Holiday rentals (fincas, apartments, houses, rural hotels. agrotourism) | €2.00 |
| Tourist Cruise Ships | €2.00 |
| Hostels, lodgings, guest houses, tourist camps or campsites | €1.00 |
| Shelters and refuges | €1.00 |
* Rates above are correct as of October 2025, should there be any changes these will be advised as confirmation is given by the government. Above tax rates are per person during peak season (1st May – 31st October) plus 10% local VAT other charges apply to low season
Portugal Tourism Tax
A Tourism Tax will be levied on all overnight stays in tourist accommodations in some parts of The Algarve, including hotels, holiday homes and campsites.
The Tourist Tax applies to nearly all resort areas we feature in The Algarve, and is paid on arrival to the hotel.
The tax is currently charged at €2 per person per night and is charged the first 7 days of stay. The charge applies to anyone aged 13 years or older and during high-season which is classed from April to October.