Venice is considering a significant increase to its day-tripper access charge, with city councillors proposing a fee of €30–50 per person for 2027 — a substantial rise from the €5 pilot charge that ran during peak dates in 2024 and 2025.
Background on the Fee
The entry fee (Contributo di Accesso) was introduced in April 2024 as a pilot aimed at reducing pressure on the historic centre on the busiest days of the year. In 2026 the system ran on 54 days between early April and late July, raising around €5.2 million from roughly 680,000 ticketed visitors. The charge applied on days when footfall projections crossed a threshold, and it exempted hotel guests, residents, workers, and students.
Councillor Michele Zuin announced the proposed increase in late September 2026. The Italian government must approve any change before it can take effect, and no formal decision has been made at the time of writing.
What This Means for Visitors
A fee in the €30–50 range would represent a material cost for day trips. Under the current structure, overnight guests staying within the sestieri are exempt, which means the increase primarily affects those arriving by train or bus for a single day. The fee is paid online through the Cità di Venezia portal, which issues a QR code for inspection at access points.
If the proposal passes, it is likely to apply during the same April–July window, though city officials have discussed extending it to autumn weekends. Travellers visiting Venice outside peak season — October through March — have historically not faced the charge.
We will update this page once the Italian government confirms the 2027 schedule. For full background on rates, exemptions, and how to register, see our Venice tourist entry fee guide.
Planning a Venice Visit
Venice in October and November remains one of the best times to visit: shorter queues, dramatic fog (acqua alta season), and no current access charge. Our guide to three days in Venice covers the main itinerary, transport, and neighbourhood choices. For those combining Venice with a honeymoon itinerary, the Venice honeymoon guide has specific recommendations for quieter canals and restaurants. The Accademia Gallery is free on the first Sunday of each month — one of several ways to manage costs in the city.