Tourist Tax for Villa Rentals in Italy
The tourist tax in Italy (imposta di soggiorno, also known as city tax) is a municipal charge applied to overnight stays, including short-term villa rentals. It is set per person, per night, currently between EUR 0.50 and EUR 5.00 at our destinations, and is usually settled in cash on arrival at your villa; the exact arrangement for your villa is stated in your booking documents. Below you will find the rates for every destination where Northitaly Villas operates – from Lake Como and Lake Maggiore to the Ligurian coast and Piedmont vineyards.
Tourist tax calculator
Select a municipality to estimate the tourist tax for your stay.
Estimate only. Count only guests at or above the municipality's minimum age; nights beyond the local cap are exempt. The amount due is confirmed by the municipality's current rules.
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| Municipality | Conditions | Rate / person / night |
|---|---|---|
| Bellagio (Civenna) | Max 7 nights · from age 11 | €1.50 |
| Carate Urio | Max 7 nights · from age 7 | €0.50 |
| Lezzeno | From age 11 | €1.50 |
| Mandello del Lario | – | €2.00 |
| Menaggio | From age 14 | €1.00 |
| Oliveto Lario (Vassena, Limonta, Onno) | Max 7 nights · from age 14 | €1.50 |
| Pianello del Lario (Calozzo) | Max 15 nights · from age 14 | €2.00 |
| Pigra | From age 7 · rate varies by category | €1.50 – €4.50 |
| Sala Comacina | From age 12 | €2.00 |
| San Siro (Acquaseria, Santa Maria, Rezzonico) | Max 7 nights · from age 14 · rate varies by category | €1.50 – €5.00 |
| Stazzona | – | No tourist tax |
| Tremezzina (Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo) | From age 12 · rate varies by category | €3.00 – €5.00 |
| Municipality | Conditions | Rate / person / night |
|---|---|---|
| Agrate Conturbia | Max 7 nights · from age 6 | €2.00 |
| Arona (Dagnente, Montrigiasco, San Carlo) | From age 6 | €3.00 |
| Baveno | Max 15 nights · from age 6 · rate varies by category | €1 – €5 |
| Cannero Riviera | From age 6 | €2.50 |
| Dormelletto | Max 30 nights · from age 10 | €1.00 |
| Ispra | From age 13 | €1.00 |
| Leggiuno (Reno) | Max 7 nights · from age 14 | €2.50 |
| Lesa | From age 14 | €1.20 |
| Meina | From age 14 | €1.00 |
| Nebbiuno | From age 17 | €0.50 |
| Ranco | From age 16 | €1.00 |
| Stresa | Max 15 nights · from age 6 | €1.00 |
| Verbania (Intra, Pallanza, Biganzolo, San Bernardino Verbano) | Max 15 nights · from age 6 | €1.00 |
| Municipality | Conditions | Rate / person / night |
|---|---|---|
| Bonassola | From age 14 | €1.50 |
| Levanto | Max 3 nights · from age 14 | €1.50 |
| Sestri Levante | Max 10 nights · from age 12 | €2.00 |
| Municipality | Conditions | Rate / person / night |
|---|---|---|
| Calliano Monferrato | Max 7 nights · from age 12 | €1.50 |
| Gabiano | – | No tourist tax |
| Monforte d'Alba | Max 21 nights · from age 10 | €2.50 |
| Mornico Losana | – | No tourist tax |
| Neive | Max 21 nights · from age 10 | €2.50 |
| Roccaverano | Max 5 nights · from age 14 | €0.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tourist tax (city tax) in Italy?
The tourist tax (imposta di soggiorno, often called city tax) is a local municipal charge applied to overnight stays in Italian accommodation, including privately rented holiday villas. Each municipality independently sets its own rate, age exemptions and maximum taxable nights, and the revenue funds local tourism infrastructure and services. The tables above list the current rates for every municipality where Northitaly Villas operates.
How much is the tourist tax in Italy?
There is no single national rate: each municipality sets its own. Across the 34 municipalities where Northitaly Villas operates, the tourist tax ranges from EUR 0.50 to EUR 5.00 per person per night, and most charge between EUR 1.00 and EUR 2.50. Three municipalities (Stazzona, Gabiano and Mornico Losana) currently charge no tourist tax. As a guide, two adults staying seven nights pay between EUR 7 and EUR 70 in total, and EUR 14 to EUR 35 in most municipalities. Use the calculator above for an estimate for your own stay.
Do children pay tourist tax in Italy?
Children are usually exempt below a minimum age, but the threshold is set by each municipality and ranges from age 6 to age 17 at Northitaly Villas destinations. Every guest at or above the local threshold pays the full rate. Italian residents and guests with certain medical conditions may also qualify for exemptions under specific municipal rules. The conditions column in the tables above shows the age threshold for each municipality.
How and when is the tourist tax paid?
The tourist tax is usually paid in cash in euros on arrival, directly at the villa, and is not included in the rental price quoted by Northitaly Villas unless otherwise specified. For some villas the amount is settled differently, for example through the security deposit; the exact arrangement for your villa is stated in your booking documents. Unless your documents say otherwise, please bring sufficient cash to cover all eligible guests for the entire stay.
Can I pay the Italian tourist tax online?
Not through Northitaly Villas: the tourist tax is a municipal charge settled at the accommodation, separately from your rental payment. Some municipalities run online portals, but these are for accommodation providers to declare and remit the tax, not for guests. As a guest you settle it at the villa as described in your booking documents.
Is there a maximum number of nights for which the tax applies?
Yes - many municipalities cap the tourist tax at a maximum number of consecutive taxable nights, between 3 and 30 nights at Northitaly Villas destinations depending on location. Stays longer than the cap are only taxed up to that limit; additional nights are exempt. The specific maximum for each municipality is shown in the conditions column of the tables above.
Where can I find the exact rates and conditions for a specific municipality?
The rates on this page were last verified in April 2026 and are provided as a guide. The binding terms, conditions and latest pricing are published by each municipality: search online for “Comune” followed by the name of the municipality (for example “Comune Stresa” or “Comune Bellagio”), or consult the Italian Ministry of Finance tourist tax portal linked above. Please note that most Italian municipal websites are published in Italian only.
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