Venice day trip tax begins: Officials say it is ‘not a money-making scheme’

Venice now demands an entry fee from daytrippers.
“Today we are starting the entry fee system to find the new balance between the residents of the community space and the daytrippers,” Simone Venturini, deputy mayor for tourism for Venice, told The Independent.
“Day trippers can be, during some days of the year, overwhelming, and we are trying to keep the number of day trippers lower.”
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[@timbrown1897]

the five euros won't discourage anybody it's not like having a entrance fee to a national trust property to deter immigrants these people are going specifically to visit the place

[@drcommonsense1]

It won't, but he did say collecting low tax was part of it. Money will help benefit the region

[@vodkaboy]

it creates a precedent

[@Yourtruthmightnotbemine]

Well we can charge them when they come to the uk and charge them by the day too!

[@curleex3838]

And folks think they are free to go where they want 👀😂😂😂

[@tomwalters2529]

You are already paying the city by buying items from outlets who in turn pay the city!

[@drcommonsense1]

He just said it will help collect like a small tax. It is a sensible thing from their side. I see nothing wrong with the idea

[@jpc3603]

Good for Venice 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I'm envious their Government has actually listened to what their citizens need and want to be happier. They should trial it and increase the fee if tourist numbers don't decrease.

[@noelsalisbury7448]

It's to stop those dreadful Floating Hotels. Good for Venice !

[@wadewimpress7529]

Going to Venice on holiday is an exciting experience that many people look forward to. However, being required to pay an additional five pounds to enter the city can be seen as a breach of freedom of movement. It restricts people's ability to freely travel and explore without financial constraints. Such policies can create barriers and hinder the enjoyment of what should be a carefree holiday.

[@paulawakefield7869]

Day trippers to Venice tend to have packed lunches and spend little in the City so €5 is a minute fee.

[@beniaminobiancotutooniente8489]

Italian politician with a magnificent English Venetian accent.

[@drcommonsense1]

Seems logical when it's explained like this. In the UK, many businesses and services implement this kind of strategy

[@janegrassmarket1414]

Simon Calder what is the size of your carbon footprint? How do you justify it?

[@terike9738]

I agree with this

[@AshTownsend]

Excellent idea. Should be much higher than 5 Euros. Venice is a high-maintenance historical treasure. Keep the pigeon-feeding camera-monkeys out.

[@willalwaystelehandler8450]

Probably a great idea might keep trash out ,

[@hpvspeedmachine4183]

Brexit means Brexit

[@Believe-you-me-]

Mr super spreader is about again….