Mayor Simone Venturini intends to increase the access fee for tourists visiting Venice for a day, reaching up to 50 euros during peak periods.

The new mayor of Venice, Simone Venturini, has announced the intention to significantly increase the access fee for tourists who visit the city for just one day, in order to control the flow of visitors. The proposal could raise the fee to up to 50 euros on days with the highest number of tourists and will be presented to the Italian government. The fee varies depending on the level of congestion and was initially introduced in 2024, having a limited impact on the number of visitors but generating significant revenue for the local administration. In the first year, approximately 2.4 million euros were collected, exceeding initial estimates. Tourists who stay overnight in the city or children under 14 are exempt from payment, and the funds obtained are intended for the maintenance of the city, which exceeds 100 million euros annually. Authorities are seeking a balance between the needs of residents and those of tourists visiting Venice.