Venice’s new mayor seeks to raise day-tripper fee to up to €50 (opens original article in a new tab)

Venice's new mayor wants to increase the day-tripper entrance fee to as much as €50 to manage tourist numbers, following a previous €5 fee that generated €2.4m in 2024. The proposal seeks to make the fee more effective on high-traffic days, with funds used for city services and maintenance of the UNESCO site.

• Venice's new mayor proposes raising day-tripper entrance fee to €50
• The fee aims to reduce tourist pressure during peak times
• The current fee generated €2.4m in 2024 for city services