Travelling to Europe in 2026? Here are the major new tourist taxes and fees Aussies need to know

Dreaming of a European getaway this year? From sipping Aperols on the Amalfi Coast to chasing sunsets in Santorini, the lure of a Eurosummer is hard to resist – but in 2026, it may come with a few extra costs.

As cities across the western continent grapple with overtourism, many are introducing new tourist taxes and fees for visitors – Aussies included. In some spots, you can now expect to pay an additional tax on top of your overnight accommodation, while in others a ‘daytrip fee’ might apply to explore iconic routes or landmarks. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of the biggest new charges Aussies should be aware of for their upcoming European adventures.

Bucharest

What: A tourist tax charged by your accommodation provider or online booking platform, like Airbnb.
Cost: 10 Romanian leu per night (~$3.40)
When: From early 2026

Tenerife

What: An ‘eco tax’ to hike Mount Teide National Park’s most popular routes (guided/unguided), like the Telesforo Bravo summit walk and Montaña Blanca.
Cost: Up to €25 (~$44)
When: From January 1

Barcelona (Catalonia)

What: A higher tourist surcharge applied to overnight stays across the city.
Cost: €5 per night (~$8.70)
When: From January 1

Rome

What: A new visitor entry fee for several popular landmarks that were previously free, like the Trevi Fountain.
Cost: €2 (~$3.50)
When: From February 1

Netherlands

What: A daytripper fee to visit the iconic windmills in the tiny Dutch town of Zaanse Schans
Cost: €17.50 (~$30)
When: From spring in Europe (~March)

Venice

What: A daytripper tax to enter the city during daytime hours in peak season.
Cost: €5-€10 (~$8.70-$17.40)
When: From April to July (on select days)

EU

What: A new Entry/Exit System (EES) to replace passport stamps for most non-EU travellers, required for short stays of 90 days or less when entering or leaving the Schengen area. 
How much: Free
When: From April

Norway

What: A ‘visitor’s contribution’ applied to overnight stays and cruise ship passengers passing through tourism-heavy municipalities. Campers in tents or caravans are exempt from the fee.
How much: Three per cent added to your accommodation bill
When: From summer in Europe (~June)

Edinburgh

What: A permanent tax applied to all overnight stays charged at your accommodation.
How much: Five per cent surcharge added to the hotel bill
When: From July 24

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