Venice launches 5-euro tourist entry fee to curb overcrowding

The city of Venice in Italy has introduced a 5-euro entry fee for tourists who haven’t booked an accommodation in the city. This regulatory entry fee has been introduced for day-trippers and aims to curb overcrowding. NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga reports on the new fee.
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[@MarkT1700]

It should be 50 or 100

[@einienj3281]

It should be at least 50€ if they seriously want people to stay away..

[@MrSupergumpi]

Its a tax!! Charge 50 euros.. that would kerb it

[@EASYTIGER10]

Does "Overnight stay" include staying on the surrounding islands like Murano and Burano?

[@kameronvangilst2157]

Only 5??? You've got to be kidding?! The effect will be beyond disappointing.

[@RidingwithStymie]

Smart idea. Might need to be higher though.

[@taurusgemstone]

No matter how much they charge I doubt money would be used to benefit city.

[@busterofcoviddeniers]

Is 5 euros enough to do anything?

[@einienj3281]

A small coffee? Though in Venice that small coffee is probably around 15€..

[@mariodossena9203]

When under aqua alta , they can charge even more 😂😂😂😂

[@DownwardElevator]

Like that’s going to make a difference 😂 maybe revenue for the city but that’s it.

[@repboy1]

Was lovely and quiet when I wasn’t . But it is years ago

[@yvonneplant9434]

I was there years ago too. Wonderful experience.

[@audreydupuy2628]

There already is a tourist tax you pay when staying at a hotel

[@lllamaface3047]

Will I have to pay for breathing in 5 years?

[@Slanche1974]

I'm surprised the cost of a minute cup of coffee, doesn't deter tourists, I wouldn't go there if you paid me.

[@andrewforsythe7240]

5 Euros will not discourage anyone. That's a joke. Do you think that tourists will travel there then decide 5 Euros is too high. Foolish. May end up with more visitors, it is now a more valuable site.

[@MarkT1700]

Exactly. These people are generally wealthy. 5e is absolutely nothing to tourists 😂

[@grahamsowerby6087]

Help the mayor out! Don't go!

[@victor.huy.8021]

If that’s the reason, might as well say “weed out the poor people”.

[@janie7242]

Sharing nice places and historical things is wonderful. However, 5 ero is a bit too much! How about setting the limit on enter #, more organized, and zoning policy. Not all at once! Well ~ A lot of real Venicans lived outside the central area, and just came to town to greet the visitors, they said the old town was for tourists. What an ironic way to solve the problem! 😖😳 VE-NICE...RIGHT!

[@BigBanana786]

€5 is joke!!!

[@jameskerr210]

Imagine if America did that at the southern border.

[@palmshoot]

Imagine if those were actually tourists.

[@katiebaker7894]

So the mayor landed on the idea to bite the hand that feeds...

[@richardb8104]

They have way more than needed so why not raise the price?

[@EIonMusk1]

Police state and tracking people

[@billybunter5575]

no i would not pay for example a cup of coffe is about £11.00 a gondolia ride is nearly hundred pounds if you wish to use the toilets in venice its £6.00 its a total ripp off going to venice theres no sainsbury theres only delicatesen shops that over charge nonono..go to spain it lovely people are friendly and they dont ripp you off.

[@Alex_Rome]

Ok now in english

[@francescolanzoni2005]

There are supermarkets in Venice, Maybe not in every street but they are there. You just need to look for them on google maps. If you were looking for a Saynsbury it's obvious that there isn't one because we don't have that chain in Italy