Venice Access Fee 2027: 72 Days, Calendar, Hours & Price
In short: In 2027 Venice charges the access fee (Contributo di Accesso) on 72 set days between 26 March (Good Friday) and 15 August 2027, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The maximum is €10 per person; the city has not yet set the price tiers (2026: €5 if paid early, €10 later). The city government approved the calendar on 15 October 2026. Compared with 2026 (60 days, until 4:00 pm) there are twelve more days, the season starts at Easter and for the first time runs to Ferragosto. Who is exempt, how booking works and what penalties apply will be published by 31 December 2026 at the latest. Page last updated: 7 November 2026; we update it as soon as the city publishes the details.
No access fee applies today. Next fee day: 26 March 2027.
Venice access fee 2027 at a glance
| Question | Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Status on the selected day | Free today · next chargeable day 26 March 2027 | live |
| Official name | Contributo di Accesso (CdA) | official |
| Fee days | 72 days, 26 March to 15 August 2027 | approved |
| Hours | 8:30 am–4:30 pm (2026: 8:30 am–4:00 pm) | approved |
| Maximum amount | €10 per person and day | approved (cap) |
| Price tiers (early/late) | still open; 2026: €5 up to and including the fourth-last day before the visit, €10 after | open |
| Exemptions | not yet republished; 2026 rules as a guide | open |
| Booking and payment | only via the official portal cda.ve.it; opening date not known | open |
| Publication of the rules | by 31 December 2026 at the latest, according to cda.ve.it | announced |
| Area covered | Venice old town; the smaller lagoon islands were not affected in 2026, not yet confirmed for 2027 | open |
How to read the “Status” column: approved means the city government decided it on 15 October 2026 and the portal cda.ve.it shows it. Announced means the city has named a date but not yet published anything. Open means there is no official statement for 2027 yet. Where we borrow from the 2026 rules, we say so explicitly.
What is new in 2027 compared with 2026?
The decision of 15 October 2026 changes three things: more days, an earlier start and longer hours each day. The full review of the 2026 season is in the article Venice access fee 2026.
| 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee days | 60 | 72 (+12) |
| First day | 3 April | 26 March (Good Friday) |
| Last day | 26 July | 15 August (Ferragosto) |
| Hours | 8:30 am–4:00 pm | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Price | €5 (early) / €10 (late) | maximum €10; tiers open |
| Continuous periods | — | 23 April–2 May and 28 May–6 June (10 days each) |
| Easter | not covered | Good Friday to Easter Monday (26–29 March) |
| Ferragosto | not covered | 13–15 August |
Calendar 2027: all 72 fee days
The calendar below matches the official portal cda.ve.it (as of 7 November 2026). We recalculated the weekdays. Per month: March 4, April 17, May 15, June 15, July 14, August 7 days.
March 2027
4 fee days
April 2027
17 fee days
May 2027
15 fee days
June 2027
15 fee days
July 2027
14 fee days
August 2027
7 fee days
All 72 days as a list
- March 2027 (4 days): Fri 26, Sat 27, Sun 28, Mon 29
- April 2027 (17 days): Fri 2, Sat 3, Sun 4, Fri 9, Sat 10, Sun 11, Fri 16, Sat 17, Sun 18, Fri 23, Sat 24, Sun 25, Mon 26, Tue 27, Wed 28, Thu 29, Fri 30
- May 2027 (15 days): Sat 1, Sun 2, Fri 7, Sat 8, Sun 9, Fri 14, Sat 15, Sun 16, Fri 21, Sat 22, Sun 23, Fri 28, Sat 29, Sun 30, Mon 31
- June 2027 (15 days): Tue 1, Wed 2, Thu 3, Fri 4, Sat 5, Sun 6, Fri 11, Sat 12, Sun 13, Fri 18, Sat 19, Sun 20, Fri 25, Sat 26, Sun 27
- July 2027 (14 days): Fri 2, Sat 3, Sun 4, Fri 9, Sat 10, Sun 11, Fri 16, Sat 17, Sun 18, Fri 23, Sat 24, Sun 25, Fri 30, Sat 31
- August 2027 (7 days): Sun 1, Fri 6, Sat 7, Sun 8, Fri 13, Sat 14, Sun 15
Two ten-day blocks: From 23 April to 2 May (Liberation Day on 25 April, Labour Day on 1 May) and from 28 May to 6 June (Festa della Repubblica on 2 June) the fee applies every day. Whitsun (Sunday, 16 May) and the Redentore weekend (traditionally the third Sunday in July, so 17/18 July in 2027) fall on fee days.
Monday to Thursday: only nine days affected
If you are flexible, the easiest way to save the fee is the weekday. From April to August only these nine days fall on Monday to Thursday: Easter Monday 29 March, 26 to 29 April and 31 May to 3 June. All other Mondays to Thursdays are free under the decision. Friday to Sunday, on the other hand, are almost always fee days from April to July.
Quick decision: which situation fits your trip?
Weekend day trip, April to July
Almost every Friday, Saturday and Sunday is a fee day. Budget up to €10 per person and register as soon as the portal opens. Alternatively move your visit to Monday–Thursday.
City break with a hotel in Venice or Mestre
Under the 2026 rules, overnight guests in the municipality of Venice do not pay the access fee but must register. The city still has to confirm this for 2027. See Mestre as a base.
Family with children under 14
In 2026 children under 14 were exempt; carry ID. Adults pay per person. Check the exemptions once the city publishes them for 2027.
Easter in Venice (26 to 29 March)
The whole Easter weekend through Easter Monday is covered. That is new: in 2026 the season only began on 3 April.
Whitsun, bridge days and 2 June
23 April to 2 May and 28 May to 6 June are fee days throughout. In these weeks expect the fee on weekdays too.
Redentore or Ferragosto
Both fall on fee days in 2027 (17/18 July and 13 to 15 August). Arriving in the evening puts you outside the hours after 4:30 pm; details on checks are still missing.
Travel in late summer, autumn or winter 2027
Under the decision there are no fee days after 15 August 2027. Carnival in February 2027 is before the season starts. See also Venice in winter.
Employees, students, commuters
Under the 2026 rules certain groups were exempt but had to prove their status. The list for 2027 is still pending; please check cda.ve.it before you travel.
What is not yet decided
The decision of 15 October 2026 only fixes the calendar, the hours and the maximum amount. According to the city and the portal cda.ve.it, the following is still open:
- Price tiers: whether there will again be €5 and €10 or different levels.
- Exemptions: who does not pay in 2027 and how status is proven.
- Booking, payment and checks: procedure, portal opening date and checkpoints.
- Penalties: in 2026 fines were €25 to €150 plus the fee; there is no new statement for 2027.
- Area covered: whether only the old town remains affected.
The portal says the rules will be published by 31 December 2026 at the latest. Until then, do not treat any price as binding.
Why 72 days? The development since 2024
| Year | Fee days | Period | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 | 25 April to 14 July | 8:30–16:00 |
| 2025 | 54 | from 18 April to the end of July | 8:30–16:00 |
| 2026 | 60 | 3 April to 26 July | 8:30–16:00 |
| 2027 | 72 | 26 March to 15 August | 8:30–16:30 |
The city describes the fee as a trial and is continuing it for the fourth year in a row. The councillor for the budget and the councillor for tourism see it as one building block alongside data collection and monitoring. An increase to up to €30, discussed in September 2026, is not part of the decision.
How and where do you book the access fee 2027?
Payment and registration run exclusively through the city’s official portal: cda.ve.it. For 2027 the portal is not yet open for bookings; the city has not named an opening date. As a guide, the 2026 process: register or pay online, receive a QR code and show it at checks. Exempt visitors had to register too. Whether this process stays the same in 2027 is not yet known.
Planning: accommodation, arrival and alternatives
Anyone staying overnight in the municipality of Venice paid the overnight tax instead in 2026 and was exempt from the access fee. That includes Mestre and the Lido. Hotels in the old town are inside the area covered. For arriving without a car see Venice without a car, for the airport Marco Polo and for parking parking in Venice. If you plan to visit museums, the passes comparison compares admission prices. No pass covers the access fee.
Rules of conduct and fines
Besides the access fee, Venice has rules of conduct with their own fines. An overview with the official amounts is in the article Fines in Venice.
Frequently asked questions about the Venice access fee 2027
How much does it cost to enter Venice in 2027?
The maximum is €10 per person and day. The city stated this alongside the 2027 calendar. How the amount is tiered has not yet been decided. In 2026 it was €5 if paid up to and including the fourth-last day before the visit and €10 after. There is no binding price tier for 2027 yet.
On which days do you have to pay in 2027?
On 72 set days between 26 March (Good Friday) and 15 August 2027 (Ferragosto). Mostly Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, plus public holidays and bridge days. Two periods apply continuously: 23 April to 2 May and 28 May to 6 June. All days are in the calendar above on this page and on the official portal cda.ve.it.
Does the access fee apply Monday to Thursday in 2027?
Almost never. Only nine Monday-to-Thursday days are affected: Easter Monday (29 March), 26 to 29 April and 31 May to 3 June. All other Mondays to Thursdays from April to August 2027 are free under the decision.
What are the hours on a fee day?
In 2027, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. That is half an hour longer than 2024 to 2026 (until 4:00 pm). Under the decision, anyone entering the old town only after 4:30 pm is outside the hours. The enforcement practice for 2027 has not been published.
Do I have to pay if I stay overnight in Venice or Mestre?
Not under the 2026 rules: anyone staying in accommodation in the municipality of Venice (old town, Lido, Mestre, Marghera) pays the overnight tax instead of the access fee, but must register and carry proof. Whether this stays the same in 2027 has not yet been confirmed by the city.
When can you book the access fee 2027?
That is not yet known. The city says it will announce the date the booking portal opens in good time. cda.ve.it states that the rules will be published by 31 December 2026 at the latest. Booking is only through the official portal.
Will the access fee rise to €30 in 2027?
No, not under the current decision. In September 2026 the budget councillor Michele Zuin floated an increase to up to €30. In the decision of 15 October 2026 the city names €10 as the maximum. A later change is not ruled out but has not been decided.
Does the fee also apply to Murano, Burano, Lido and Torcello?
In 2026 the smaller lagoon islands were not affected. There is no new rule for 2027 yet. What counts is the area the city publishes together with the rules.
What happens if I enter the old town without paying?
In the 2026 season the fine was €25 to €150 plus the fee (Regolamento, last amended by Resolution No. 77 of 19 December 2024). Whether the range stays the same in 2027 is open. In 2026 spot checks were carried out, including at Santa Lucia station.
Do children have to pay the access fee?
Not under the 2026 rules: children under 14 are exempt. Carry ID for age checks. The city has not republished the exemptions for 2027.
Do I pay in September 2027 or in winter?
Not under the current decision. The last fee day in 2027 is Sunday, 15 August. Carnival in February 2027 is before the first fee day on 26 March. Later or earlier dates would have to be decided anew by the city government.
Related topics
- Venice access fee 2026: review of the season
- Venice passes compared
- Mestre as a base for Venice
- Venice in winter
- Fines and rules of conduct
Sources: City of Venice, decision of the Giunta comunale of 15 October 2026 (press release); official portal cda.ve.it (calendar 2027, as of 7 November 2026); Regolamento Contributo di Accesso. This page is editorial information, not legal advice.