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Venice Implements Increased Entry Fee for Daytrippers
Visitors planning to explore the famed canals and iconic landmarks of Venice will need to factor in an updated access fee. The city has increased the daily charge for daytrippers entering its historic center, particularly for those purchasing access less than four days in advance of their visit. This adjustment sees the fee rise from approximately £4.27 in the previous year to £8.50 in 2025. The enhanced levy is scheduled to be implemented as early as this week.
Revised Venice Access Fee Schedule
The tourist fee will be mandatory daily from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm throughout April. In May, the charge applies from Thursday, May 1st, until Sunday, and subsequently every Friday to Sunday. For June and July, the fee is required every Friday to Sunday, with an additional charge on Monday, June 2nd.
Expanded Application of the Tourist Charge
The access charge will be in effect for twice the number of days in 2025 compared to the preceding year, impacting a greater number of potential visitors to Venice.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Individuals discovered within designated control areas without the necessary documentation of fee payment may incur fines ranging from €50 to €300 (approximately £42 to £256).
Incentive for Advance Booking
For 2025, an early booking incentive is available, allowing tourists to pay a reduced rate of €5 (around £4.27) if payment is secured at least four days prior to their arrival in Venice.
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Standard Fee for Late Payment
Payments made within three days of the intended visit date will be subject to the full access fee of €10 (£8.50).
Exemptions from the Venice Entry Levy
The daytripper fee does not apply to individuals solely accessing the following areas, provided they do not proceed into the historic city:
- Ponte della Libertà
- Stazione Marittima
- Isola Nova del Tronchetto
- Piazzale Roma
- Santa Lucia Train Station
- Areas directly connected to Piazzale Roma and San Basilio Station
Additionally, the fee is waived for those visiting the minor islands within the Venetian lagoon.
Accommodation Tax Exemption
Visitors with overnight accommodations within the historic center are also exempt from this access fee, as they are already subject to a separate tourist tax.
Venice Access Fee Calendar: Applicable Dates
Below is a comprehensive schedule of days when visitors to Venice must pay the access fee between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm:
April
May
- 1–4
- 9–11
- 16–18
- 23–25
- 30–31
June
- 1–2
- 6–8
- 13–15
- 20–22
- 27–29
July
- 4–6
- 11–13
- 18–20
- 25–27