As travel bounces back to pre-COVID figures, Ryanair has announced the introduction of nightly tourist charges for UK travelers visiting 22 countries. These fees are part of a growing trend among popular European holiday destinations aiming to tackle overtourism and maintain sustainable tourism practices.
In many Ryanair destinations, local or national governments set these tourist taxes, which are typically collected upon arrival at your accommodation. The charges go by various names, including sustainability or visitor taxes, reflecting their dual purpose: to fund local infrastructure improvements and support community services, or simply to generate revenue for governing bodies.
The fees vary based on factors such as the official star rating of your lodging (distinct from Ryanair’s or TUI’s ratings). Charges may be levied per person or per room, and can apply nightly or for the entirety of your stay. Some regions cap the number of nights billed or exempt children from these fees.
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For travelers planning trips with Ryanair, a detailed list of the tourist tax charges by destination is available on the airline’s website, allowing easy calculation of applicable nightly fees before booking.