Amsterdam to raise tourist tax to 20%

Amsterdam had 23 million tourist overnight stays in 2024, while there were 14 million day-trip tourists in the city. Now, a coalition of parties in the city council wants the many tourists to pay a 20 percent tourist tax to stay overnight. (Archive photo). Photo: Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters

Amsterdam is considering introducing a 20 percent tourism tax. According to an agreement between a coalition of parties in the city council, the tax—currently 12 percent per overnight stay—would rise to 16 percent in 2026 and increase by one percent annually to reach 20 percent in 2030. The revenue will be used to make Amsterdam […]


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