If you're booking a summer holiday in Austria, don’t be surprised if your accommodation bill includes a small charge labelled Ortstaxe or Nächtigungsabgabe. That’s the tourist tax, and in 2025, several Austrian destinations are either raising their rates or changing how the tax is collected.
Here’s what you need to know about tourist tax rates across Austria this summer.
Vienna: 3.2 percent of the room price
In Vienna, the tourist tax isn’t a flat fee per night. Instead, it's calculated as 3.2 percent of the net accommodation cost, before VAT and excluding any meals. This applies to all types of accommodation, from hotels to private apartments.
For example, if you’re staying somewhere with a nightly rate of €120 (net), you’ll pay around €3.84 in tourist tax per night. You can find the official details on the City of Vienna’s website.
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Salzburg: tax rises to €3.00 per night
Salzburg is rolling out a significant increase to its tourist tax from May 2025. The new rate will be €3.00 per person, per night - up from the current €1.80. An additional €0.05 will also be added to support a regional tourism development fund.
This change was recently confirmed by the Salzburg city council and reported by ORF Salzburg.
The increase affects all overnight guests, including those staying in private rentals.
Tyrol (including Innsbruck): gradual increases through 2026
In Tyrol, where you’ll find Innsbruck and popular alpine towns like Kitzbühel and Seefeld, the tourist tax varies by municipality, but a province-wide overhaul is coming.
The current base rate is €2.00 per person per night, but starting in May 2025, the province is raising that to €2.60.
By May 2026, the target rate is €4.00 per night. Each town has some flexibility, but this framework was confirmed in a Tirol provincial government announcement.
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Graz and Styria: €2.50 per night
In the city of Graz and across much of Styria, the tourist tax remains steady at €2.50 per night for adults. Children under 15 and certain students are exempt from paying it.
The City of Graz provides details about exemptions and payment rules on its official website.
Linz and Upper Austria: €2.40 per night
In Linz and the wider region of Upper Austria, the rate is currently €2.40 per person, per night. There’s also a flat-rate system for leisure homes, depending on their classification and how often they’re used.
For more details, check the Linz city information page.
Fuschlsee and the Salzkammergut: €3.00 per night from June 2025
In the scenic Fuschlsee region, part of the Salzkammergut area, the tourist tax will rise to €3.00 per night as of June 3, 2025. As with many regions, exemptions apply for children under 15, people with significant disabilities, and one accompanying person.
This update is posted on the Fuschlsee tourism board’s site.
Why are some regions increasing the tax?
Local governments say the increases help cover infrastructure costs, fund sustainable tourism projects, and keep popular areas clean and welcoming. With record tourist numbers in recent years, towns and cities are trying to strike a balance between supporting the tourism economy and managing the strain it can put on public services.
Some cities, including Vienna, are even floating the idea of introducing a “culture euro” - a separate levy supporting cultural institutions. This could be introduced in the future, but it is not yet in effect.
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Is the tourist tax included in your booking?
Most accommodation providers will include the tax either in your total price or as a separate line item when you check out. If you’re booking online, primarily through platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com, it’s worth checking the fine print so you’re not caught off guard.
Austria’s tourist taxes may be small, but they vary quite a bit between regions, and they’re rising in some key destinations this year. Be sure to check the rates wherever you’re headed, especially if you’re planning a longer stay.
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