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

The Florence tourist tax (imposta di soggiorno) costs €3.50 to €8.00 per person per night in hotels and €6.00 in B&Bs and short lets, with no zones or seasons. The city charges only the first 7 nights, children under 12 pay nothing, and Airbnb collects it when you book.

Last updated: October 20, 2026. We also checked the rates on the official City of Florence sources linked below. Since rates change, we update this page whenever the city does.

Florence tourist tax 2026 at a glance

• Hotels: €3.50 (1★) to €8.00 (5★) per person per night.
• B&Bs, guesthouses, holiday apartments and short lets: €6.00.
• Maximum: 7 consecutive nights.
• Exempt: children under 12, University of Florence students and the other groups below.
• Same rate everywhere: no zones and no seasons.

How much is the Florence tourist tax per night?

Florence charges one citywide rate per type of lodging, so the neighborhood makes no difference. Hotel rates have been the same since April 1, 2023, while B&Bs and short lets rose to €6.00 on February 1, 2025.

We took these figures from the City of Florence tourist tax page, so you can check them yourself. The current table comes from City Executive decision no. 535 of December 10, 2024.

How much will you pay in total?

So what does the tax add to a typical stay? We calculated these examples from the official rates:

• A couple, 3 nights in a 4-star hotel: 2 people × 3 nights × €7.00 = €42.00.
• A couple, 7 nights in a B&B: 2 people × 7 nights × €6.00 = €84.00.
• A family with two children under 12, 5 nights in a 3-star hotel: only the 2 adults pay, so 2 × 5 × €6.00 = €60.00.

You can also compare Florence with other cities in the calculator of our Italy tourist tax guide.

Who is exempt from the Florence city tax?

The city regulation lists these exemptions (the armed forces exemption applies from November 1, 2026):

• children under 12;
• students enrolled at the University of Florence;
• people with a certified severe disability and one companion;
• up to two people assisting each hospitalized patient, and day-hospital patients;
• police, armed forces, firefighters and civil protection staff on duty;
• property staff staying for work, and people housed for emergency relief.

How do you pay the tourist tax in Florence?

You pay the tax to the hotel or host, who then gives you a receipt. Most exemptions need a self-declaration on the city’s form.

If you book on Airbnb, Airbnb collects the tax when you book, according to the city. However, some property types pay more than the standard €6.00, so the host may ask you for the difference. Finally, school groups and under-16 athletes in organized groups pay half.

Does the Florence tax apply in Fiesole or the Chianti?

No, because the Florence rates apply only inside the City of Florence. In contrast, Fiesole, Bagno a Ripoli and the Chianti towns set their own taxes, if they have one.

Also, since July 2024 the city has banned new short lets in the UNESCO historic center. Separately, under national rules every legal listing must show its ID code (CIN).

Will the Florence tourist tax change in 2027?

The city had not announced any rate change for 2027 as of October 20, 2026. Indeed, its 2026 amendments only added an exemption for the armed forces, in force from November 1, 2026. So check back before you travel, because we update this page when that changes.

Where to stay in Florence

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Because the tax is the same in every neighborhood, you can choose the area for location alone. Our guide to where to stay in Florence compares them, or you can compare hotels in Florence on Expedia.

If your stay is short, a guided day also saves time in the lines. This small-group Florence in a day tour includes David, the Duomo and the Uffizi.

Sources and verification

We checked the City of Florence tourist tax page, decision no. 535 of December 10, 2024, and the city regulation in force from November 1, 2026, on October 20, 2026. For other cities, see our Italy tourist tax guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the tourist tax in Florence?

The Florence tourist tax costs €3.50 to €8.00 per person per night in hotels, depending on the stars. B&Bs, holiday apartments and short lets pay €6.00. The city charges at most 7 consecutive nights.

Do children pay the Florence city tax?

No. Children under 12 are exempt, so a family with young kids pays only for the adults.

Does Airbnb collect the Florence tourist tax?

Yes. According to the city, Airbnb collects the tax when you book. Some properties charge a higher rate, so the host may ask for the difference.

Does the Florence tourist tax apply in Fiesole?

No. The Florence rates apply only inside the City of Florence, and Fiesole sets its own.