Ryanair has confirmed nightly tourist charges for UK travellers visiting 22 countries. As tourism numbers soar beyond pre-pandemic levels this summer, European holiday hotspots are introducing measures to manage overtourism.
How Tourist Taxes Work
These taxes are set by national or local government authorities and collected locally by hotels upon arrival. They may be called sustainability taxes or other names. The funds are used to support local infrastructure, develop visitor facilities, or raise revenue for governments.
The amount typically depends on the official rating of the accommodation, not the tour operator's rating. Charges may be per person or per room, per night or per stay. Some destinations cap the number of nights charged, and some exempt children.
Full List of Nightly Charges by Country
- Albania: €1
- Austria: €12 (flights over 350km) or €30 (flights less than 350km)
- Belgium: €5 (flights over 500km) or €10 (flights less than 500km)
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: €1.53
- Croatia: €1.37
- Denmark: 30 DKK (until 31 Dec 2027), 40 DKK (1 Jan 2028 – 31 Jan 2029), or 50 DKK (from 1 Jan 2030)
- Finland: €0.90
- France: Varies
- Germany: €15.53 (€39.34 to Israel/Jordan)
- Greece: €3
- Israel: €12.55
- Italy: Varies
- Montenegro: €0.98
- Morocco: 100 MAD
- Netherlands: €30.25 (until 31 Dec 2026) or €29.40 (€47.24 to Morocco/Israel/Jordan) from 1 Jan 2027
- Norway: 61 NOK
- Portugal: €2 Carbon Tax (not applicable on domestic flights to/from Mainland to Azores/Madeira)
- Serbia: €0.98
- Spain: Varies (see below)
- Sweden: €0.00
- Switzerland: 1.97 CHF
- United Kingdom: £13 International, £7 Domestic (until 31 Mar 2026, children and teens not charged) or £15 International, £8 Domestic (from 1 Apr 2026, children and teens not charged)
For Spain, charges vary by region. Travellers are advised to check Ryanair's website for specific details before booking.
