Practical Venice · 2026/2027 update
Venice Access Fee 2026/2027: Do You Have to Pay?
Last updated: 28 September 2026
Planning a trip to Venice now? The short answer is no: the Venice Access Fee is not currently being charged. The 2026 trial ended on 26 July, and from 27 July 2026 visitors do not need to pay an entry fee, buy an Access Fee ticket or request an exemption connected with the scheme.
There is also no approved official calendar for 2027 as of 28 September 2026. Venice’s official Access Fee portal says that any application after 2026 requires new measures from the city’s governing bodies. That distinction matters, so this guide separates today’s situation from the historical 2026 rules.
Update · 21 September 2026
The City of Venice is considering changes to the Access Fee for 2027 and, according to Reuters on 21 September, one publicly discussed option is an increase up to €30. This is not an approved fee: as of 28 September 2026 there are still no official 2027 dates, price or rules. We will update this guide only when final measures are officially published.
Reuters · 21 September 2026 ↗Current situation
Do I have to pay to enter Venice today?
No, not for the Venice Access Fee. Once the 2026 experimental period ended, the official portal stated that until new provisions are introduced there is no Access Fee payment, registration or proof of exemption required to visit Venice.
The Access Fee is not the same thing as the cost of getting around the city. You may still need an ACTV ticket, a train ticket, museum admission or other services. It is also separate from Venice’s tourist tax, which relates to overnight stays rather than day access to the historic city.
If you are staying in Marghera and travelling into Venice by bus or train, you simply use the transport ticket you need. At present there is no additional Venice entry ticket to add to your journey.
What happened in 2026?
Venice ran another experimental Access Fee period in 2026. It applied on 60 non-consecutive days between 3 April and 26 July, during the specified time window from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
The pricing encouraged visitors to plan ahead: the fee was €5 when paid by the fourth-last day before entry, and €10 during the three days before the visit. These figures describe the 2026 experiment only. They are not current charges and they should not be read as 2027 prices.
Rather than reproducing all 60 historical dates here, we focus on what travellers need now: that period has finished. For any future trip, the official Access Fee portal is the place to check for a new calendar or changed conditions.
- •Trial period: 3 April–26 July 2026
- •60 non-consecutive days
- •Hours: 8:30 am–4:00 pm
- •Historical advance price: €5
- •Historical price in the three days before entry: €10
What about 2027?
As of 28 September 2026, no official 2027 Venice Access Fee calendar has been approved or published. The official FAQ explains that any application in years after 2026 must be decided through further measures by the governing bodies of the City of Venice.
That means it would be misleading to publish 2027 dates, prices, operating hours or exemption rules now. Some elements may eventually look familiar, but until a new official measure exists they are assumptions, not travel information you should rely on.
We will update this page when official 2027 information is released. If you are planning well ahead, bookmark it and check again closer to your travel date.
If I stay in Marghera, do I have to pay?
Right now, no Access Fee procedure is required because the fee is not active.
For context, during the 2026 chargeable days, visitors staying in registered accommodation within the Municipality of Venice were not required to pay the Access Fee, but they did need to obtain the exemption required by the system. Marghera is part of the Municipality of Venice, so guests staying in regular accommodation there fell within that 2026 rule.
Do not assume that the same arrangement will automatically apply in 2027. Future conditions may change, and any new regulation should be checked once it is officially published.
Is the Venice Access Fee the same as the tourist tax?
No. The Access Fee concerns entry to Venice’s historic city on specific days and under specific rules. The 2026 trial period is over.
The tourist tax is connected to overnight accommodation and follows a separate municipal framework. A visitor can therefore face a tourist tax even when no Access Fee is active. Treat the two as different parts of trip planning.
What about Murano, Burano and the Lido?
During the 2026 experiment, the Access Fee did not apply to the minor lagoon islands identified by the regulation. For most visitors, the relevant examples included Murano, Burano, Venice Lido, Pellestrina, Sant’Erasmo and Certosa.
That was a 2026 rule, not a guarantee for 2027. If a new scheme is introduced, check the official geographic scope again. In the meantime, our island guides can help you plan the day itself.
Venice Access Fee FAQ
Do I have to pay the Venice Access Fee right now?
No. From 27 July 2026, after the trial ended, no Access Fee payment, registration or proof of exemption is required until new provisions are introduced.
Is the Venice Access Fee confirmed for 2027?
No. As of 28 September 2026 there is no official 2027 calendar, price or final rule. A possible increase up to €30 is under discussion, but it has not been approved.
How much was the Venice Access Fee in 2026?
On chargeable 2026 days it was €5 when paid by the fourth-last day before entry and €10 in the three days before the visit. Those are historical prices only.
If I stay in Marghera, do I have to pay?
Not now, because the fee is inactive. In 2026, overnight guests in accommodation within the Municipality of Venice did not pay the fee but had to obtain the required exemption.
Are the Access Fee and tourist tax the same?
No. The Access Fee relates to entering the historic city on specified days; the tourist tax relates to overnight accommodation under separate rules.
Did the 2026 Access Fee apply to Murano and Burano?
No. The 2026 experiment did not apply to the minor lagoon islands identified by the regulation, including Murano and Burano.
Where can I check official updates?
Use the official Venice Access Fee portal and the City of Venice website, especially if you are travelling at a future date.
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