The tourist tax in Catalonia

What is it, what is it for and how is it calculated

When you book a house with Naturaki, the accommodation price does not include the tourist tax, an official tax set by the Catalan Government.

Below, we explain clearly what it is, how it is calculated, and why the amount may vary.

IMPORTANT:
✓ The tourist tax is established by the Government of Catalonia.
✓ The rate in force on the date of arrival at the accommodation always applies, even if the booking was made earlier.
✓ In the event of a change in the amount by the Government, the total amount of the tax is automatically updated.

What is the tourist tax?

The tourist tax is a tax that is paid by anyone staying in a tourist establishment in Catalonia: hotels, campsites, rural houses, tourist apartments or holiday homes.

This tax is not set by Naturaki or the house owners, but by the Public Authorities.

Tourist companies like Naturaki or the house owners simply collect it from the guests and transfer it to the corresponding administration.

What is it used for?

The funds raised by the tourist tax are mainly used for:
  • Promoting Catalonia as a tourist destination
  • Improving the tourist infrastructure of the area
  • Preserving natural spaces and heritage
  • Financing services related to tourism, such as the management of waste generated by tourists during their stays
The aim is to improve the quality and sustainability of tourism in the region.

Why can the amount vary from the time of booking?

The price calculated at the time of booking is indicative.

Should the Government of Catalonia or local councils (from 1st of October 2026) approve any updates to the tourist tax or municipal charges, the amounts will be updated and automatically recalculated for all affected bookings based on the dates of the stay.

You will know the final amount at the time of check-in.

Tourist tax amount

Naturaki manages holiday homes (VUT) and rural houses located in different regions of Catalonia.

Under current regulations, applicable throughout Catalonia except the city of Barcelona, the rates are as follows:
 

From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027

  • Tourist accinnidatuibs: 1.75 € per person and night up to a maximum of 7 nights

  • Rural houses: 0.90 € per person and night up to a maximum of 7 nights

 

From April 1st, 2027 onwards

  • Tourist use housing: 2.50 € per person and night up to a maximum of 7 nights

  • Rural houses: 1.20 € per person and night up to a maximum of 7 nights


Children under 16 years of age are exempt from paying the tourist tax

* Where applicable, VAT must be added according to current regulations.

Possible municipal surcharges

The regulations also allow municipalities to establish a municipal surcharge on the tourist tax.

This surcharge:
  • can be applied from 1st of October 2026 onwards
  • can vary according to the municipality
  • has a maximum amount of 4 € per person and night
  • must never exceed the base tax amount

Municipalities can also apply different amounts depending on:
  • the accommodation's postcode
  • the time of the year, to encourage off-season tourism
Link to the information on the website of the Government of Catalonia.

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