Catalonia tourist tax
€0.80 to €4.50 per person per night for up to 7 nights, plus any local surcharge.
Current rates since 1 April 2026Last checked 13 October 2026
Catalonia · estimate
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Who pays
- Tourist accommodation anywhere in Catalonia outside Barcelona city
Who doesn't pay
- Children under 16
- Nights 8 and over in the same accommodation
- Stays linked to medical treatment
Good to know
- Towns can add their own surcharge of up to €4 a night, which our calculator doesn't include.
- These rates are the first half of a phased rise. Higher rates are due from April 2027.
Common questions
How much is the tourist tax in Catalonia?
€0.80 to €4.50 per person per night for up to 7 nights, plus any local surcharge.
Who doesn't have to pay the tourist tax in Catalonia?
Children under 16. Nights 8 and over in the same accommodation. Stays linked to medical treatment.
Is there a limit on how many nights you pay for in Catalonia?
Yes. The tax is only charged on the first 7 nights of a stay.
Sources
We check every rate against these sources and update the page when they change.
Elsewhere in Spain
- Balearic Islands €1 to €4 per person per night in summer (May to October)
- Barcelona €6 to €12 per person per night, depending on where you stay, for up to 7 nights