A travel expert has revealed the extra costs that tourists should be aware of when travelling to Greece in 2026. Greece remains a popular destination for Brits, with a huge number of UK holidaymakers travelling there for sun, nightlife and cultural experiences. However, Greece has become slightly more expensive with new tourist taxes. Tourist taxes are being implemented in many areas across Europe, as overtourism becomes a hotter issue for locals in popular destinations.
Orwell prize-nominated investigative journalist Kate Pasola revealed that tourists from the UK should be aware of charges of between €4-€15 from April to October, which is the busy tourist season in Greece. In other months of the year, it is between €2 and €15 per day. Pasola says that’s an extra €28-€105 (or £24-£92) per person for a week-long trip.
“That’s on top of the disembarking fee you’ll pay if arriving by boat to an island during peak season,£ she said in an article for Which?.
“During peak months of June-September, this can range from €5 per person to €20 for busy ports on popular islands such as Mykonos and Santorini. This drops to €3-€12 in the shoulder season (October-April) and €1-€4 in the off-season.”
The tourist tax is charged throughout all of Greece, so you will face it no matter where you are travelling within the country. However, some islands have extra charges.
Tourist taxes are paid when you arrive at your accommodation or when you check out.
Tourist taxes have become more common across Europe. Brits travelling to countries like Portugal and Spain also face tourist taxes, as these countries aim to manage the balance between the tourism industry and the quality of life for local people.
This is on top of the more costly plane fares that tourists might face this summer, as the jet fuel crisis continues. Meanwhile,
The Government has drawn up contingency plans allowing carriers to cancel flights weeks in advance without losing valuable take off and landing slots at busy airports. The move is designed to prevent last-minute chaos for travellers if fuel supplies come under pressure.
