A new law which has been implemented by the government of Greece is now in effect as of Monday, January 1, 2024 and is the reason why visiting Greece costs more in 2024.
Why Visiting Greece Costs More in 2024
As per Article 30, Law 5073/2023, what was once known as the Stayover Tax has been renamed as the Climate Change Resilience Tax and will apply per room per night:
| Type of Lodging |
March Through October |
November Through February | Former Stayover Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-star hotel properties and two-star hotel properties | 1.50 Euros | 0.50 Euros | 0.50 Euros |
| Three-star hotel properties | 3.00 Euros | 1.50 Euros | 1.50 Euros |
| Four-star hotel properties | 7.00 Euros | 3.00 Euros | 3.00 Euros |
| Five-star hotel properties | 10.00 Euros | 4.00 Euros | 4.00 Euros |
| Rooms to Let | 1.50 Euros | 0.50 Euros | 0.25 Euros for One- and two-key furnished rooms/apartments |
| Short-Term Rental Properties | 1.50 Euros | 0.50 Euros | 0.50 Euros for three-key furnished rooms/apartments |
| Villas or Properties Greater than 80 Square Meters | 10.00 Euros | 4.00 Euros | 1.00 Euro for four-key furnished rooms/apartments |
The Stayover Tax was introduced in 2016 as part of the bailout requirements of Greece during its debt crisis.
At least 300 million euros from the Climate Change Resilience Tax will be allocated towards a special fund to help mitigate the effects of climate change. Many areas of Greece were impacted by significant forest fires, from which many people lost their lives and resulted in substantial damage. A severe flood disaster affected Greece after the forest fires were under control. A Mediterranean cyclone caused significant damage to infrastructure and crops in Thessaly, which is a central agricultural region of the country.
Final Boarding Call
The Climate Change Resilience Tax is the latest in a series of charges worldwide that affect travelers financially.
I doubt that it will do much good…
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