Venice's Day-Tripper Tax Raises $2.2M but Fails to Reduce Crowds

City officials consider doubling the fee despite criticism that the tax has not made Venice more livable for residents.

The pilot program charged a 5-euro entrance fee to day-trippers on peak days from April to mid-July.
Nearly 438,000 tourists paid the tax, generating approximately 2.2 million euros in revenue.
Critics argue the tax did not deter visitors, with average daily arrivals exceeding previous years.
Proposals to increase the fee to 10 euros next year are under consideration by city officials.
Opponents call for policies to repopulate the historic center and address data privacy concerns from surveillance systems.