Earlier this year, the Greek Government imposed a “Climate Resilience Fee” on tourists, including those who come from Great Britain.
The extra fee was applied to hotel rooms, short-term rentals, and to cruise passengers who disembarked in saturated Greek destinations, such as Mykonos and Santorini.
The levy, introduced earlier on in the year, will reportedly aid in the reconstruction of the nation’s infrastructure that has been damaged by climate change.
In 2023, Greece battled fires and floods that have left extensive damage across the country.
The Climate Resilience Fee means tourists visiting a five-star hotel in Greece will be charged €15 (£12.64) per room, per night during September and October.
This is an increase of €5 per night since January 2024, which can amount to an extra €75 (£63.24) for a single room during a four-night stay in Greece.
A four-star hotel stay will also require a Climate Resilience Fee of €10 (£8.43) per night, per room; three-star hotels will charge €8 (£6.74) per night, per room.
Hotel guests can expect to pay the fee upon checking in to the hotel or before checking out at the end of their stay.
As for cruise passengers, the disembarkation fee will rise from €0.35 up to €20 (£16.86) per passenger for Mykonos and Santorini, depending on the time of year.
Another factor that impacts the price of the Climate Resilience Fee for cruise passengers is the port destination.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced at the weekend that there will also be a freeze on the number of properties available for short-term lease in Athens.
The Kathimerini – a newspaper published in Piraeus, Athens – stated the move by PM Mitsotakis is to “support the sustainability of tourism”.
Further specialisations of the tax measures put onto tourist is expected to be shared on Thursday, September 12.