Venice Entry Fee (Access Fee)
The Venice entry fee (Contributo di Accesso) is 5 EUR per person per day if registered in advance, or 10 EUR if paid on the day. Introduced in 2024, this access fee applies to day visitors entering Venice's historic centre on designated dates, typically weekends and peak periods between April and July (the 2026 dates run from 3 April to 26 July). Children under 14 are exempt. The fee does not apply to anyone staying overnight in a hotel, B&B, or other registered accommodation within the municipality, as they already pay a separate overnight tourist tax. Residents of Venice and the Veneto region born in the municipality are also exempt, along with commuters, students, and close relatives of residents (up to third degree of kinship). You pay or register for an exemption through the official Comune di Venezia website, which generates a QR code to show inspectors at entry checkpoints. The QR code is valid for the specific date it was issued. Fines apply if you enter without a valid code. The system is still relatively new and has evolved each year since its introduction. The access fee is separate from the overnight tourist tax (imposta di soggiorno) that hotels collect; they are two different charges targeting two different groups. Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto, and Santa Lucia station are transit zones, meaning you can pass through them to reach the lagoon islands without paying the fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 QuestionsHow much is the Venice entry fee?
The standard Access Fee is 5 EUR per person per day if you register and pay in advance through the official website. If you pay on the day or accumulate multiple visits, the price rises to 10 EUR. Children under 14 are exempt entirely.
Who is exempt from the Venice access fee?
Overnight guests in registered accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, rentals) within the municipality are exempt, as they pay a separate tourist tax. Other exemptions include Venice residents, people born in the Veneto region who are registered in the municipality, commuters, students enrolled in Venetian institutions, and relatives of residents up to the third degree of kinship. Children under 14 do not pay.
On which days is the Venice entry fee charged?
The fee applies on designated days set annually by the Comune di Venezia, typically spanning weekends and busy periods between April and July. The specific 2026 dates run from 3 April to 26 July. Check the official website for the exact calendar.
What is the difference between the Venice entry fee and the tourist tax?
The Access Fee (Contributo di Accesso) is for day visitors who do not stay overnight. The tourist tax (imposta di soggiorno) is a separate per-night charge collected by hotels and accommodation providers. If you are staying overnight, you pay the tourist tax through your hotel and are exempt from the daily access fee.
How do I pay the Venice entry fee?
Register and pay online at the official website (cda.ve.it). After payment, you receive a QR code valid for your specific date. Show this code to inspectors at entry points. You can pay for multiple consecutive days in a single transaction.
What happens if I don't pay the Venice entry fee?
Inspectors at entry checkpoints (train station, Piazzale Roma, vaporetto stops) can ask to see your QR code. Visitors without a valid code on designated fee days face fines. The easiest way to avoid issues is to register and pay in advance at cda.ve.it before your visit.