Tourism tax rates in Greece
Last reviewed 12 November 2024
Recent news
12 November 2024 | Proposed rates added for the climate crisis resilience fee applicable to hotel accommodation from 1 January 2025. Increases are proposed between April and October as well as extending the low season rate to March. Also, new levy proposed for cruise passengers from 1 January 2025 (see table below). Approval by national Parliament of the draft national Budget 2025 is anticipated end of November 2024.
'Climate crisis resilience fee'
The ‘climate crisis resilience fee’ (τέλος ανθεκτικότητας στην κλιματική κρίση) replaced the ‘residence tax’ (φόρος διαμονής) from 1 January 2024. The fee is decided by national government (regulation) and levied nationwide on a per room basis.
The revenue contributes to an emergency fund for natural disasters and invested in infrastructure that supports the country’s tourism sector.
Further information can be found clicking on ‘Greece – all destinations’.
| Hotel Star Rating |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Some Exemptions |
| € per room per night | ||||||
| Greece – all destinations (no maximum nights) (Apr-Oct) 2025 – proposed (Nov-Dec) 2024 (Jan-Mar) 2025 – proposed |
2.00 |
2.00 |
5.00 |
10.00 |
15.00 |
Youth Hostels |
'Cruise passenger levy'
From 2025, it is proposed in the draft national Budget 2025 for a new levy to be paid by cruise passengers (amount differs between port of disembarkation and time of year).
The revenue will contribute to port infrastructure projects and invested in infrastructure which supports the country’s tourism sector.
| Cruise Passenger Levy (from 1 Jan 2025) |
January-March | April-May | June-September | October | November-December |
| € per passenger | |||||
| Mykonos – proposed | 4.00 | 12.00 | 20.00 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Santorini – proposed | 4.00 | 12.00 | 20.00 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Other Greek ports – proposed | 1.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 1.00 |
Disclaimer: While best efforts have been made to verify the accuracy of the information, the information displayed should be used as guidance only.
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