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Venice Extends Day-Trip Entry Fee to 60 Dates in 2026

The city is keeping a €10 levy with a discounted pre‑booking rate as it leans on pricing to manage visitor surges despite ongoing doubts about enforcement.

Overview

  • The charge will apply on 60 days between April 3 and July 26, 2026, targeting day trippers to the historic center.
  • Day visitors must register online and present a QR code, with fines reported up to €300 for noncompliance.
  • An early‑booking option lowers the fee to €5, while overnight guests remain exempt and continue to pay the nightly tourist tax.
  • In 2025 the scheme recorded more than 720,000 registrations and about €5.4 million in revenue, though many visitors evaded checks.
  • The 2026 schedule marks the third season, expanding from 29 charge days in 2024 and 54 in 2025 amid continued debate over effectiveness and broad exemptions.