Porto is one of the most attractive cities to visit in Portugal , drawing many international tourists each year.
With this influx of people, the city of Porto experiences the effects of tourism , leading to the implementation of a tourist tax , which has been in effect since March 2018. The tourist tax was modified in January 2025, increasing its amount to €3 per person per night, in order to address the rise in municipal expenses related to tourism, including culture, heritage, and transportation.
The tourist tax was approved on December 12, 2017 by the current mayor Rui Moreira with the aim of “reducing the pressure on infrastructure and public and urban facilities caused by tourism”.
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The tourist tax is a levy applied to guests who book accommodation for overnight stay in a specific area or city. Tourist taxes apply to all types of tourist accommodation, including hotels, hostels, guesthouses, campsites, and rural accommodations.
The Porto tourist tax aims to raise funds to mitigate the wear and tear caused by tourism on the city's landmarks, maintaining them and improving tourist infrastructure, contributing to environmental sustainability, and promoting sustainable tourism in the area or city.
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Currently, the tourist tax in Porto is €2 per person and is payable for a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights. Everyone over the age of 13 is required to pay the tourist tax.
People with a disability of 65% or more would be exempt from making the payment, provided they present a document certifying the disability , as well as those who come to the city to receive some type of medical treatment .
For the time being, the tourist tax in Porto will remain at €2 per person . However, a study commissioned by the municipality itself recommends increasing the tourist tax to €3 per night in tourist accommodations in the city's historic center and €2.50 in other accommodations in Porto.
Currently, Porto's tourist tax is among the lowest compared to other European cities that have implemented it.
Despite the increase, Porto still has one of the lowest tourist taxes in Europe, being a city that seeks to balance tourist profitability with sustainability and protection of its heritage.
