Rome Tourist Tax 2023 - What Changes

What is the Tourist Tax

What the Tourist Tax is Used For.

• Tourism promotion: The promotion of the city as a tourist destination through advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Maintenance and restoration: The maintenance and restoration of historic sites, museums, monuments and other tourist attractions.

Tourist services: The provision of tourist services, such as cleaning tourist areas, improving infrastructure, and providing security in areas frequented by visitors.

Who has to pay the Tourist Tax

The Tourist Tax must be paid by all guests staying in accommodation facilities designated by the City of Rome. These facilities include hotels, bed and breakfasts, room rentals, residences and other hospitality facilities. Payment is required for each night spent in the tourist facility for a maximum of 10 consecutive nights in the calendar year.

Who is exempt from paying the tourist tax

• Children and young people under a certain age: Children under the age of 10, are exempt from the tax.
• Persons with disabilities: In some cases, people with disabilities or their companions may be exempt from paying the Tourist Tax.
• Students: Students staying for study purposes may be exempt or have discounts, provided they prove their student status.
• Other specific exemptions: The City of Rome may provide additional specific exemptions based on certain situations or circumstances. It is advisable to check local regulations for specific exemptions applicable to Rome.

2023 increases for the Tourist Tax in Rome

In these days, the Deliberation of the Capitoline Council No. 255 of July 17, 2023 with the following subject: Approval of the rates of the tourism tax of Roma Capitale for the year 2023, was published in the Albo Pretorio of the Municipality of Rome.

The Capitoline Council approved an increase in the tourist tax for almost all types of accommodation facilities.

Entry into force of the new rates

The new increased rates for the Rome Tourist Tax will be in effect as of Oct. 01, 2023.

All travelers who booked even before the new rates came into effect will be required to pay the updated amount if they are scheduled to arrive in Rome on any date on or after October 01, 2023.

What are the new amounts of the Tourist Tax in Rome

In the following table we will see the detailed amounts divided by accommodation type: