Greece Overnight Stay Tax

Greece applies a mandatory accommodation tax to hotel and short-term rental stays. In 2024, the country introduced a new version of the tax called the Climate Crisis Resilience Fee, which replaced the previous “Stayover Tax.” The fee applies nightly and varies by accommodation type and season.

This guide explains the 2024–2025 rules, rates, exemptions, and what travelers should expect when visiting Greece’s islands and mainland destinations.

How much is the Greece Accommodation Tax?

As of December 2025, Greece applies:

Low Season (November – February)

Hotels & rentals: EUR 1 – EUR 10 per room per night, depending on property category.

High Season (March – October)

Rates are higher due to the Climate Crisis Resilience Fee, which is used to support climate resilience projects and recovery from natural disasters.

Typical high-season rates - In Greece, the accommodation tax is charged per room per night, with rates that vary by property type during the high season. One- and two-star hotels typically charge between EUR 1 and EUR 3 per night. Three-star hotels apply a higher fee, usually between EUR 3 and EUR 7 per night. For four-star hotels, the charge generally ranges from EUR 7 to EUR 10 per night, while five-star hotels apply a flat fee of EUR 10 per night. Short-term rentals, including Airbnb properties and private villas, are also subject to the tax, with nightly fees typically between EUR 1 and EUR 10, depending on the size and classification of the property.

Exact rates vary depending on the property classification.

Note: In luxury resorts or all-suite properties, fees may reach EUR 10 per night regardless of season.

Who has to pay the Greek Tourist Tax?

• All foreign visitors

• Greek nationals traveling domestically

• Travelers staying in hotels, resorts, villas, and short-term rentals

• Cruise passengers do not pay this fee unless they stay overnight in local accommodation

The tax is per room, not per person.

How is the Tax Collected?

The accommodation tax must be paid:

• Directly to the hotel or rental host

• Typically at check-in

• By cash or card

Short-term rental owners are required to collect and remit the tax.

Travel agencies and tour operators should note that the fee is often not included in prepaid rates and must be settled locally.

Why Greece charges the Climate Crisis Resilience Fee

The updated 2024–2025 framework funds:

• Climate resilience investments

• Emergency response and wildfire recovery

• Coastal and environmental protection

• Tourism infrastructure improvements

• Support for regions impacted by climate-related disasters

Greece experienced severe fires and climate events in 2023–2024, prompting an overhaul of the previous tourist tax.

Which destinations use this Tax?

The tax applies nationwide, including:

• Santorini

• Mykonos

• Crete

• Rhodes

• Corfu

• Athens

• Thessaloniki

• Paros, Naxos, Syros, Milos, and all other islands

Rates may vary slightly based on the property’s official classification.

What Travelers Should Expect

A typical week-long stay for two people in a 4-star hotel during high season will incur EUR 50–70 in total accommodation tax.

This should be factored into trip budgeting.

References

• Skift – Greece Introduces Climate Crisis Resilience Fee (2024–2025)
  https://skift.com/2024/01/10/greece-charges-tourists-climate-crisis-resilience-tax/

• Trippz – Greece Tourist Tax Overview
  https://trippz.com/tourist-tax/greece

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