Bari Tourist Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions and How to Pay

The Bari tourist tax (imposta di soggiorno) costs €1.50 to €4.00 per person per night in hotels and €2.00 in B&Bs and short-term rentals, for a maximum of four nights.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

How much will you pay in total?

The examples below use the official rates and the night cap. They assume adult guests who are not exempt.

Bari tourist tax 2026 at a glance

• Hotels: €1.50 (1★–2★) to €4.00 (5★) per person per night.
• B&Bs, guesthouses, agriturismi and short-term rentals: €2.00.
• Maximum: 4 consecutive nights per calendar year (if you return to Bari later in the year, ask your property).
• Exempt: Bari residents, children up to 14 and other groups.
• In force since: October 1, 2023, with no rate change since.

How much is the Bari tourist tax per night?

Rates come from the City of Bari tourist tax page, based on resolution 640 of August 24, 2023 (checked November 2026). We found no later resolution changing them.

Who is exempt from the Bari tourist tax?

The City of Bari regulation exempts these guests, who must sign a self-declaration (except residents):

• Residents of Bari.
• Children up to 14.
• Coach drivers and tour guides assisting groups.
• Patients in health facilities and up to two companions, with a certificate.
• Out-of-town university students.
• People with a disability who receive the attendance allowance, plus one companion.
• Police and firefighters on duty, and people housed for public order or emergencies.
• Volunteers in disasters, the property’s own staff and people attending public exams (concorsi).

A 50% reduction applies to business stays under company agreements, school trips and athletes under 16. The regulation describes the children’s age limit briefly, so confirm with your property if your child is 14.

How do you pay the tourist tax in Bari?

You pay the property, which gives you a receipt or adds the tax to your invoice as an amount outside VAT. The property passes the money to the city through the PayTourist portal. Booking platforms with an agreement with the city can also collect it, according to the Bari regulation published on the city’s collection portal.

Will the Bari tourist tax change in 2027?

Bari’s rates have not changed since the tax started in October 2023, and no 2027 change had been announced when we checked. This page is on our watchlist. Nearby towns such as Polignano a Mare and Monopoli set their own rules.

Plan your stay in Bari

For the old town and the waterfront, start with our guide to the things to do in Bari and our guide to Bari street food. For other cities, compare our Italy tourist tax guide.

Sources and verification

• City of Bari, imposta di soggiorno (rates, cap, collection)
• City of Bari regulation, resolution 84 of July 25, 2023 (exemptions, reductions)

Checked November 3, 2026. Rates can change by city decision; we update this page when they do.

Bari tourist tax: frequently asked questions

How much is the tourist tax in Bari in 2026?

It costs €1.50 to €4.00 per person per night in hotels and €2.00 in B&Bs, agriturismi and short-term rentals.

Do children pay the Bari tourist tax?

No. Children up to 14 are exempt.

How many nights do you pay the tourist tax in Bari?

You pay for a maximum of 4 consecutive nights per calendar year.

How do you pay the Bari tourist tax?

You pay your property, which gives you a receipt or adds it to your invoice and passes it to the city.