Greece has unveiled significant hikes in tourist taxes for 2025, aiming to enhance infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism amid a surge in visitor numbers.
Visitors to Greece will now pay a daily tourist tax of €2, up from the previous €0.50, with the rate soaring to €8 during the peak season from April to October. Accommodation fees are also rising, with one- and two-star hotels charging €2 per night instead of €1.50, and three-star hotels increasing their levy by €2. Guests at four-star hotels will now pay €10, up from €7, while five-star establishments will see the steepest hike, rising from €10 to €15 per night.
Holiday rentals through platforms like Airbnb will be subject to a seasonal fee—€2 during winter and €8 in summer—while cruise travelers are also expected to face higher charges.
Additionally, visitors to Santorini and Mykonos will pay a daily levy of €20, compared to €5 for other islands, including Athens. Mykonos, despite its population of just 12,000, attracts up to 20,000 tourists daily, solidifying its status as one of Greece’s top destinations.
With these new measures, Greece anticipates hosting 8 million tourists in 2025, balancing the economic benefits of tourism with the pressing need for sustainability in its most popular regions.
