The tourist tax in Rome is a tax that is required from visitors for overnight stays in tourist accommodation in the city . The tourist tax is applied with the intention of allocating the proceeds to the maintenance and development of the tourist infrastructure of a locality.
Especially in the Italian capital, the tourist tax is a key contribution to maintaining cultural heritage and improving tourist infrastructure and taking care of the appearance of the city.
Adjustments to the tourist tax of the city of Rome have recently been approved, which has generated discussion in the tourist ecosystem of the city of Rome.
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The Rome tourist tax was implemented in 2011 and applies to all those people who do not reside in Rome and are going to spend the night in the different types of tourist accommodation within the municipality.
The Municipal Board of Rome implemented new rates through Resolution GC n. 255 of 07/17/2023, which came into force on October 1, 2023 .
Depending on the category and classification of the accommodation in Rome, the rate of the imputed tourist tax will vary. Tourist tax adjustment in Rome effective from October 1, 2023 :
Tourist tax also applies in the vicinity of Rome:
Please note that the tourist tax in Rome applies for a stay of 10 nights maximum or 5 nights maximum in the case of campsites . After these 10 nights, the tax does not apply.
Currently, no tourist tax is required in the towns of Palestrina and Rocca di Papa.
Rates range between €3.00 and €10.00 per night , adding the supplement to the total that visitors must pay for their stay.
It is essential to know and understand the regulations applicable in this area to be clear about how to proceed. Not everyone is required to pay the tourist tax in Rome. Although most tourists visiting the city are subject to payment, there are exemptions and reductions to facilitate the visit of certain categories of people.
Persons exempt from paying the tourist tax are children under 10 years of age , people with disabilities and their companions , students in international educational programs , participants in cultural events , scientists or recognized athletes , members of the security forces on duty , and residents. from Rome who stay in establishments within the municipality .
To access these exemptions, the corresponding documentation proving each circumstance must be presented at check-in.
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To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, it is important to communicate to guests clearly about the payment methods and the surcharge rates caused by the city's tourist rate during their stay . It is convenient to detail the amount of the tax in the description of the accommodation on holiday rental platforms such as Booking .com or Airbnb, or shown directly in the accommodation facilities.
The payment options that can be more comfortable for both guests and tourist accommodation administrators are as follows:
The tourist ecosystem of the city of Rome must adapt to the adjustments made to the tourist tax .
On the one hand, tourist accommodation managers must be clear with guests about the surcharges to be paid for overnight stays and, on the other hand, tourists must anticipate this cost in their travel budget from the planning stage and inform themselves about the exemptions available.
The adjustments and increase in the tourist tax in Rome generate discussion in the tourist ecosystem , causing some concern in tourist accommodation associations in the area.
This concern is mostly caused by concern about the loss of competitiveness compared to other European destinations, as well as the increase in costs for tourists when visiting Rome.
