Sustainable tourism: the countries charging visitor green fees

More and more destinations charge tourists fees to fund conservation and manage overtourism. Budget for them — some must be paid before you travel.

The best known

• Venice: day-tripper access fee on peak dates.
• Bali: tourism levy paid online before arrival.
• New Zealand: the International Visitor Levy (IVL), paid with your entry authorization.
• Bhutan: the Sustainable Development Fee, the world's highest, per day of stay.
• Greece: climate resilience fee per hotel night, higher in peak season.
• Iceland and Hawaii: per-night charges earmarked for conservation.

Budget impact

Most range from USD 1 to 20 per day depending on the destination — Bhutan being the extreme. They will not make or break a trip, but you want to know upfront: our quotes itemize them so there are no surprises.