Neither fee is large, but both surprise travellers: the tourist tax often isn’t included in the price shown on booking sites, and the Trevi Fountain now has a ticketed area. Here’s what you’ll pay in 2026 and how.
Rome tourist tax (contributo di soggiorno)
| Accommodation | Per person, per night |
|---|---|
| 1-star hotel | €4 |
| 2-star hotel | €5 |
| 3-star hotel | €6 |
| 4-star hotel | €7.50 |
| 5-star hotel | €10 |
| Hostel | €3.50 |
| B&Bs, holiday apartments, short-term rentals | About €5–6 depending on category |
Rates set by Rome City Council in 2023 and still listed for 2026 (Finestre sull’Arte, Holidu). Italian cities may raise them, so ask your hotel for the exact amount.
How it works
- Who pays: everyone staying overnight who isn’t a Rome resident.
- Exempt: children under 10.
- Maximum: the first 10 consecutive nights in the same accommodation.
- When: usually at check-in or check-out, often in cash or by card at the desk — even if you prepaid your room online.
Example costs
| Trip | Tourist tax |
|---|---|
| Couple, 3 nights, 3-star hotel | 2 × 3 × €6 = €36 |
| Couple, 4 nights, 4-star hotel | 2 × 4 × €7.50 = €60 |
| Family of 4 (kids 8 and 12), 5 nights, apartment at €6 | 3 × 5 × €6 = €90 (the 8-year-old is exempt) |
Compare total prices including tax when choosing a hotel — see where to stay in Rome or compare hotels in Rome.
Trevi Fountain fee (2026)
Since 2 February 2026, Rome charges €2 to enter the area around the basin, the closest point to the fountain. The aim is to manage crowds and fund maintenance (Turismo Roma).
- Price: €2.
- Hours: 9:00–22:00 every day, including the first Sunday of the month. Outside these hours, access is free.
- Free: the view from the square above the basin; residents of Rome and its metropolitan area; children under 5; people with disabilities and their companions.
- Where to buy: online on the official Trevi Fountain website, at city museums and tourist info points, or at the entrance by card only.
Tips for the Trevi Fountain
- Go before 9:00 or after 22:00: it’s free and far less crowded.
- Keep the ticket on your phone; there are separate entry and exit lanes.
- Throw a coin over your left shoulder with your right hand — tradition says you’ll return to Rome.
- Watch your bag: it’s one of the busiest pickpocket spots in the city.
- Don’t sit on the edge, eat or paddle in the fountain — fines are enforced.
Other fees in Rome in 2026
- Pantheon: €7 since July 2026 (free on the first Sunday of the month).
- City-run museums: some now have a €5 tourist ticket, with Rome residents exempt.
- Colosseum: from €18 — see Colosseum tickets.
- Vatican Museums: €25 online — see Vatican Museums tickets.
- Entry to Europe: the EU’s EES border system is in place; read ETIAS & EES explained.
More Rome guides
- Rome itinerary
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- Where to stay in Rome
- Colosseum tickets
- Vatican Museums tickets
- Rome airport to city centre
- Best time to visit Rome
- Rome travel guide
FAQ: Rome tourist tax and Trevi fee
How much is the tourist tax in Rome in 2026?
From €4 (1-star hotel) to €10 (5-star hotel) per person per night; about €5–6 in B&Bs and rentals.
Is the Rome tourist tax included in my booking?
Usually not. Most hotels collect it at check-in or check-out.
Do children pay the Rome tourist tax?
Children under 10 are exempt.
Do you have to pay to see the Trevi Fountain?
Only to get close to the basin between 9:00 and 22:00 (€2). Viewing from the square is free.
Can I visit the Trevi Fountain for free?
Yes: before 9:00 or after 22:00, or from the square above the basin.
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