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Tourist Tax in Portugal: Complete Guide for Short-Term Rental Owners 2026

In 2026, 49 Portuguese municipalities charge a tourist tax on short-term rentals. Complete table with rates, minimum ages, night limits and direct links to each municipal declaration portal.

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The essentials

In 2026, 49 Portuguese municipalities charge a municipal tourist tax on short-term rentals. The tax is a per-night charge paid by the guest; the accommodation operator is responsible for collecting it, invoicing it and declaring it monthly to the municipality. Current rates range from €1 to €4 per person per night, with per-stay limits of 2 to 14 nights depending on the municipality. The tax is exempt from VAT (exemption code M99 on the invoice, under Article 2(2) of the Portuguese VAT Code). Declaration and payment are made via each municipality’s online portal, by the 15th of the following month. Several municipalities apply differentiated seasonal rates. Nazaré joins the list on 1 August 2026 (Regulamento n.º 831/2026). Guimarães has unique rules: the tax applies only from May to October, with a minimum age of 21 and a limit of 2 consecutive nights (Edital n.º 426/2020). This guide includes a complete table for all 49 municipalities with rates, minimum ages, night limits, direct links to declaration portals and a summary of each municipality’s regulation.

In 2026, 49 Portuguese municipalities charge a tourist tax (taxa municipal turística). For short-term rental owners, this obligation has three components: collecting the tax from guests, invoicing it correctly, and remitting it to the municipality on time. This guide covers all three.

What is the municipal tourist tax

The municipal tourist tax is a per-night charge levied on guests staying in tourist accommodation. It applies to short-term rentals (alojamento local), hotels, tourist apartments, rural tourism properties and other accommodation types regulated by Portuguese law. Each municipality decides whether to apply the tax, sets the nightly rate, the minimum guest age, and the maximum number of chargeable nights per stay.

There is no fixed national rate. In Portugal, rates in force in 2026 range from €1 to €4 per person per night. The maximum number of nights per stay ranges from 2 to 14, depending on the municipality. The tax is also referred to as “city tax” or “taux de séjour”.

Revenue collected stays with the municipality and must be used for tourism infrastructure, cultural heritage preservation and sustainable tourism promotion.

Who must collect the tax

The responsibility for collecting the tax from guests and remitting it to the municipality falls on the accommodation operator: the property owner if self-managing, or the property management company acting on their behalf. The tax is a guest charge; the obligation to collect, invoice and declare it is the operator’s.

Who pays and who is exempt

The tax applies to all guests above the minimum age set by each municipality. The most common exemptions across municipal regulations are:

  • Minors below the minimum age — the threshold varies: in Vila Real de Santo António, guests ≤10 are fully exempt and ages 11–13 pay 50% of the tax; 12 in Nazaré; 13 in Lisbon and Cascais; 16 in Porto and Coimbra; 19 in Setúbal; 21 in Guimarães.
  • Persons with disabilities with incapacity equal to or greater than 60%.
  • Guests hospitalised or receiving documented medical treatment — in some municipalities, a companion is also exempt upon presentation of supporting documentation.

Each municipality defines its own conditions. Always check the specific regulation for the municipality where the property is registered.

How to calculate the tax

The formula is the same across all municipalities:

No. of eligible guests × No. of nights (up to the municipality’s limit) × Nightly rate

Examples for a 10-night stay with 3 adults:

  • Lisbon (€4, max. 7 nights): 3 × 7 × €4 = €84
  • Porto (€3, max. 7 nights): 3 × 7 × €3 = €63
  • Guimarães (€1.50, max. 2 nights, May–Oct only): 3 × 2 × €1.50 = €9

If a stay is interrupted and the guest returns, the tax applies again, up to the applicable night limit.

How to charge and invoice the tax

The tax must appear as a separate line item on the accommodation invoice, labelled “taxa municipal turística”, “city tax” or “taux de séjour”. The tax is exempt from VAT under Article 2(2) of the Portuguese VAT Code (CIVA). The exemption code to use on the invoice is M99.

Airbnb in Lisbon and Porto: Airbnb automatically collects the tourist tax from guests in Lisbon (€4/night, max. 7 nights) and Porto (€3/night, max. 7 nights). For Airbnb bookings in these two municipalities, the operator does not need to collect the tax separately — but the monthly declaration obligation to the respective municipality remains. For all other municipalities and platforms (including Booking.com), collection is the operator’s responsibility.

How to report and remit to the municipality

Each municipality provides its own online portal for declaration and payment. The general process is:

  1. Register on the municipal platform — typically within 30 days of starting operations or after the local regulation comes into force.
  2. Monthly declaration of overnight stays collected — submitted electronically by the 15th of the following month.
  3. Payment — via Multibanco reference, within the deadline set by the municipality. Some municipalities collect payment every two months.

Late payment results in statutory interest. Failure to declare may lead to a compliance notice and a fine under the applicable municipal regulation.

Municipalities with tourist tax in Portugal: 2026 table

As of July 2026, 49 municipalities across mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores have a tourist tax in force or coming into force. Nazaré joins the list on 1 August 2026.

Several municipalities apply seasonal rates. The “Rate/night” column shows the maximum applicable rate and the seasonal period where relevant. The Portal column links directly to each municipality’s declaration platform.

Lisbon and Metropolitan Area

Municipality Rate/night Min. age Max. nights Portal
Lisbon€4137tmturistica.cm-lisboa.pt
Cascais€4137taxaturistica.cascais.pt
Sintra€2133taxaturistica.sintra.pt
Mafra€2.50 (May–Oct) / €1.20 (Nov–Apr)137taxaturistica.cm-mafra.pt
Loures€1.50137cm-loures.pt
Almada€2135cm-almada.pt
Sesimbra€2137servicosonline.cm-sesimbra.pt
Oeiras€1137taxaturistica.oeiras.pt
Setúbal€2195mun-setubal.pt

Porto and Northern Portugal

Municipality Rate/night Min. age Max. nights Portal
Porto€3137taxaturistica.cm-porto.pt
Vila Nova de Gaia€2.50167taxadecidade.cm-gaia.pt
Matosinhos€2167taxaturistica.cm-matosinhos.pt
Maia€2145taxaturistica.cm-maia.pt
Póvoa de Varzim€1.50137servicosonline.cm-pvarzim.pt
Braga€1.50164taxaturistica.cm-braga.pt
Guimarães€1.50 (May–Oct only)212cm-guimaraes.pt
Viana do Castelo€1.50 (May–Oct) / €1 (Nov–Apr)175taxaturistica.cm-viana-castelo.pt
Vila do Conde€11614cm-viladoconde.pt
Caminha€1.50 (May–Sep) / €1 (Oct–Apr)167cm-caminha.pt
Amarante€2 (Apr–Sep) / €1 (Oct–Mar)163servicosonline.cm-amarante.pt
Terras de Bouro€1 (May–Oct only)135cm-terrasdebouro.pt

Central Portugal

Municipality Rate/night Min. age Max. nights Portal
Coimbra€1163servicosonline.cm-coimbra.pt
Figueira da Foz€2 (Apr–Sep) / €1.50 (Oct–Mar)167servicosonline.cm-figfoz.pt
Peniche€1135cm-peniche.pt
Óbidos€1135cm-obidos.pt
Nazaré *€1125Portal in implementation (in force 1 Aug. 2026)
Évora€1.50163taxaturistica.cm-evora.pt

* Nazaré comes into force on 1 August 2026 (Regulamento n.º 831/2026, DR 2nd series, No. 127, 03-07-2026, as corrected by Declaração de Retificação n.º 609/2026/2).

Algarve

Municipality Rate/night Min. age Max. nights Portal
Albufeira€2 (Apr–Oct only)137taxaturistica.cm-albufeira.pt
Loulé€2 (Apr–Oct) / €1 (Nov–Mar)165servicosonline.cm-loule.pt
Portimão€2 (Apr–Oct) / €1 (Nov–Mar)137maisfacil.cm-portimao.pt
Lagoa€2 (Apr–Oct) / €1 (Nov–Mar)137tmtlagoa.cm-lagoa.pt
Olhão€2 (Apr–Oct) / €1 (Nov–Mar)165servicosonline.cm-olhao.pt
Faro€2 (Mar–Oct) / €1 (Nov–Feb)167taxaturistica.cm-faro.pt
Vila Real de Santo António€1 (50% for ages 11–13)11 (partial)7taxaturistica.cm-vrsa.pt

Madeira

Municipality Rate/night Min. age Max. nights Portal
Funchal€2137cmfonline.funchal.pt
Santa Cruz€2137ecotaxa.cm-santacruz.pt
Câmara de Lobos€2137taxaturistica.cm-camaradelobos.pt
Santana€2137taxaturisticadesantana.com
Ponta do Sol€2137pontadosol-taxaturistica-saas.ano.pt
Machico€2137tmt.cm-machico.pt
Ribeira Brava€2137taxaturistica.cm-ribeirabrava.pt
Calheta€2137taxaturistica.cmcalheta.pt
Porto Santo€2137taxaturistica.cm-portosanto.pt
São Vicente€2137cm-saovicente.pt

Azores

Municipality Rate/night Min. age Max. nights Portal
Ponta Delgada€2133taxaturistica.cm-pontadelgada.pt
Lagoa (Azores)€2133taxaturistica.lagoa-acores.pt
Ribeira Grande€2133taxaturistica.cm-ribeiragrande.pt
Vila Franca do Campo€2133taxaturistica.cmvfc.pt
Povoação€2133taxaturistica.cm-povoacao.pt
Nordeste€2133taxaturistica.cmnordeste.pt

Sources: Hostkit.pt (updated 04.07.2026); Regulamento n.º 831/2026 (Nazaré, DR 2nd series No. 127, 03-07-2026); Edital n.º 426/2020 (Guimarães, DR 2nd series No. 57, 20-03-2020). This table is for information only and does not replace the reading of each municipality’s regulation. Always verify with the relevant local authority before applying the tax.

Regulation and portal by municipality

Each municipality has its own exemption rules and declaration portal. Click a municipality name to see a summary of the local regulation.

Lisbon and Metropolitan Area

Lisbon — €4/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights.

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests travelling for medical reasons (procedure or appointment), upon presentation of supporting documentation — a companion qualifies for the same exemption; complimentary stays (provided free of charge, with no financial consideration).

Declaration deadline: by day 25 of the month following the stay.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Airbnb note: Airbnb collects the tax automatically from guests on Airbnb bookings in Lisbon. The operator does not need to collect separately, but the monthly declaration to the municipality remains mandatory.

Source: Aviso n.º 19334-A/2018, DR 2nd series.

Portal: tmturistica.cm-lisboa.pt

Cascais — €4/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights.

Exemptions: guests under 13; legally constituted cultural, sports and recreational associations for activities directly related to their statutory purposes.

Portal: taxaturistica.cascais.pt

Sintra — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 3 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 3 consecutive nights.

Exemptions: a) guests under 13 years of age; b) guests whose stay is provided free of charge by the accommodation establishment; c) guest and 1 companion travelling for health reasons (medical appointments, tests or treatments), with supporting documentation; d) guests accommodated by express order of the Câmara Municipal de Sintra or Social Security.

Source: FlyerTaxaTuristicaSintra_2023 (updated 29-03-2023); Aviso n.º 6116/2023, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.sintra.pt

Mafra — €2.50/night (May–Oct) / €1.20/night (Nov–Apr) | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 nights. A differentiated seasonal rate applies: €2.50 from May to October, €1.20 from November to April.

Exemptions: persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests accommodated in situations of exceptional events declared by the municipal council.

Declaration deadline: by day 15 of the month following the stay.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 815/2019, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-mafra.pt

Loures — €1.50/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over (counting from the birthday), per night or fraction of a day or night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. The tax is not subject to VAT.

Exemptions: a) guest travelling for any medical appointment and 1 companion (even if the patient does not stay overnight at the property), with supporting documentation; b) person with disability ≥ 60% incapacity and 1 companion, with supporting documentation; c) guest in a duly certified eviction or comparable housing displacement situation; d) guest temporarily placed by public social bodies of the State or municipality; e) guest displaced by conflict, temporarily resident in Portugal, certified by the services responsible for the asylum process; f) stay provided free of charge by the entities responsible for the accommodation.

Declaration: by the last day of the month following the stays (monthly); quarterly option: 30 April / 31 July / 31 October / 31 January.

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Aviso n.º 13114/2024/2, DR 2nd series, 27-06-2024.

Portal: cm-loures.pt

Almada — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 5 nights

The tax applies to all guests over 12 years old (≥13 in practice), per night, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights. It applies to all tourist accommodation and short-term rental properties, including campsites. The tax is not subject to VAT (Art. 2 §2 CIVA).

Exemptions: exclusively guests accommodated by express order of public authorities pursuant to a declaration of social emergency or civil protection (including other situations determined by the CMA). There is no exemption for health reasons or disability.

Declaration: notification by day 15 of the following month; payment by day 30 of the following month. Quarterly option available.

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT. Periodic (monthly) invoice or annual invoice issued by 1 December.

Source: Regulation No. 125/2026, DR 2nd series, No. 25, 05-02-2026 — Arts. 27 to 32 (Title 2).

Portal: cm-almada.pt

Sesimbra — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay (any interruption resets the count). In force: 02-07-2026 (16 days after publication on 16-06-2026).

Exemptions: a) guest travelling for any medical appointment and 1 companion (even if the patient does not stay overnight at the property), with supporting documentation; b) persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; c) guests who are tax residents in the Municipality of Sesimbra (unique exemption nationwide); d) guests in serious social situations (domestic violence, homelessness) and those affected by recognised disasters or severe weather events.

Source: Despacho n.º 7517-A/2026, DR 2nd series, No. 114, 16-06-2026.

Portal: servicosonline.cm-sesimbra.pt

Oeiras — €1/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights. It applies year-round with no seasonal variation. The €1/night rate was set after the municipality determined the actual tourism cost at €88.21/overnight and applied a 99% economic incentive subsidy.

Exemptions: no exemptions apply — the tax is due from all guests aged 13 or over, with no exceptions for health, disability, or any other grounds (confirmed on the taxaturistica.oeiras.pt portal).

VAT: the tax is not subject to VAT (NS), as confirmed in the fee schedule.

Source: Regulation No. 746/2025 (amendment to Regulation No. 1320/2023), DR 2nd series, No. 117, 20-06-2025 — Art. 56 of Annex I (Fee Schedule, Section VII).

Portal: taxaturistica.oeiras.pt

Setúbal — €2/night | ≥19 years | max. 5 nights

The tax applies to guests strictly over 18 years old (≥19 in practice), per night, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights. It applies only to short-term rental properties with more than 10 beds, tourist developments, and campsites. The minimum age of 19 is the highest in mainland Portugal.

Exemptions: guests travelling for health reasons, including 1 companion, with supporting documentation; persons with a disability of ≥ 60% incapacity; students under the ERASMUS programme or equivalent international mobility programmes; tourism industry professionals on a documented training or work mission.

Declaration: by the last day of the month following the stays.

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Notice No. 16225/2024/2, DR 2nd series (in force 15 days after publication on 02/08/2024).

Portal: mun-setubal.pt

Porto and Northern Portugal

Porto — €3/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights.

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests undergoing documented medical treatment, including up to 2 companions, for the duration of the required travel; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests displaced by documented housing emergency certified by a public entity.

Declaration deadline: by the last day of the month following the stay (monthly option); or by the last day of the month following the quarter (quarterly option).

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Airbnb note: Airbnb collects the tax automatically from guests on Airbnb bookings in Porto. The operator does not need to collect separately, but the monthly declaration to the municipality remains mandatory.

Source: Regulamento n.º 547/2020, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-porto.pt

Vila Nova de Gaia — €2.50/night | ≥16 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights. The rate is uniform throughout the year (no seasonal variation).

Full exemptions: guests under 16; guests undergoing documented medical treatment, including one companion; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity.

Partial exemptions (50% rate): professional, academic, sports or cultural groups on documented official travel; guests in camping and caravan sites.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 703/2018, as amended by Regulamento n.º 195/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxadecidade.cm-gaia.pt

Matosinhos — €2/night | ≥16 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night (or per stay of 4 hours or more, including day use/by-hour arrangements), up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights per person per stay. In force since 01/01/2025. Note: Matosinhos also has a maritime arrival tax (€2/passenger) for cruise ships at the Terminal de Leixões. Campsites, caravan parks and hostels have a reduced rate of €0.50/night.

Exemptions: guests travelling for medical reasons, including 1 companion (even if the patient does not stay at the property), with supporting documentation; persons with a disability of ≥ 60% incapacity, including 1 companion, with supporting documentation; guests in a duly certified eviction or housing displacement situation; residents of the Municipality of Matosinhos, duly certified; guests temporarily placed by public social bodies of the State or municipality; guests displaced by conflict temporarily resident in Portugal, duly certified; occupants of camping or caravan park pitches holding long-term rental or use contracts of 3 months or more.

Declaration: quarterly — by the last day of the quarter following collection (30 Apr / 31 Jul / 31 Oct / 31 Jan).

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulation No. 1414/2024, DR 2nd series, No. 237, 06-12-2024 (in force 01/01/2025); amended by Regulation No. 1316/2025, DR 2nd series, No. 250, 30-12-2025.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-matosinhos.pt

Maia — €2/night | ≥14 years | max. 5 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 14 or over, per night, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights.

Exemptions: guests under 14; guests undergoing documented medical treatment, including 1 companion; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests accommodated in situations of social emergency or civil protection certified by a public entity.

Declaration deadline: by day 15 of the month following the stay.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 28/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-maia.pt

Póvoa de Varzim — €1.50/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights.

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests undergoing documented medical treatment, including up to 2 companions; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity, including one companion; guests displaced by documented housing emergency (eviction or equivalent, certified by a public entity).

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 1182/2022, DR 2nd series.

Portal: servicosonline.cm-pvarzim.pt

Braga — €1.50/night | ≥16 years | max. 4 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 4 consecutive nights. The tax applies year-round (no seasonal variation) to all tourist accommodation and short-term rentals (houses, apartments, guest houses, hostels, B&Bs). Payment is collected at the start of the stay, with a separate fatura-recibo (receipt invoice) issued.

Exemptions: a) guests and 1 companion travelling for medical appointments, tests or treatment, with supporting documentation; b) persons with a disability of ≥ 60% incapacity; c) guests accommodated by order of public authorities in a social emergency or civil protection situation.

Declaration: self-assessed return submitted by day 15 of the following month. Quarterly option available (by day 15 of the month after the quarter).

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulation No. 927/2025 (23rd amendment), DR 2nd series, No. 142, 25-07-2025 — Title IV, Arts. H-4/1 to H-4/11.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-braga.pt

Guimarães — €1.50/night (May–Oct only) | ≥21 years | max. 2 nights

The tax applies exclusively from May to October, per night, for guests aged 21 or over, up to a limit of 2 consecutive nights. The minimum age of 21 is unique in Portugal.

Exemptions: guests travelling for medical treatment, including a companion, upon presentation of a medical appointment or service proof; persons with disability with incapacity ≥ 60% (with supporting documentation); guests accommodated by order of public authorities in situations of social emergency or civil protection; sports clubs based in Guimarães during training camps for official competitions.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Edital n.º 426/2020, DR 2nd series, No. 57, 20-03-2020 — view full regulation

Portal: check at cm-guimaraes.pt

Viana do Castelo — €1.50/night (May–Oct) / €1/night (Nov–Apr) | ≥17 years | max. 5 nights

The tax applies to all guests over 16 years old (≥17 in practice), per night, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights per stay. Seasonal rates: €1.50 from 1 May to 31 October (high season) and €1 from 1 November to 30 April (low season). Payment is due at the start of the stay. The tax is not subject to VAT.

Exemptions: a) guest invited by the Municipal Council to participate in cultural or sporting events; b) guest and 1 companion travelling for health reasons (medical appointments, tests or treatments), with supporting documentation; c) person with disability ≥ 60% incapacity and 1 companion, with supporting documentation; d) guest accommodated by express order of public authorities due to social emergency or civil protection; e) guest displaced by conflict, temporarily resident in Portugal, certified by the services responsible for the asylum process.

Declaration: by the 15th of the month following the stays; quarterly option by the 15th of the month following the end of each quarter.

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 179/2024, DR 2nd series, No. 26, 06-02-2024.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-viana-castelo.pt

Vila do Conde — €1/night | ≥16 years | max. 14 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 14 consecutive nights per stay — the highest limit in mainland Portugal.

Exemptions: guests under 16; guests travelling for any medical reason, including up to 2 companions (the exemption applies even if the patient does not stay overnight at the property), upon presentation of a medical appointment or service document; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests accommodated due to eviction or comparable housing displacement, duly certified.

Declaration deadline: by the last day of the month following the stay (submitted electronically to geral@cm-viladoconde.pt).

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento da Taxa Turística de Vila do Conde (approved at Municipal Assembly on 29/04/2024) — view full regulation

Portal: cm-viladoconde.pt

Caminha — €1.50/night (May–Sep) / €1/night (Oct–Apr) | ≥16 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. Seasonal rates apply: €1.50/night from May to September and €1/night from October to April.

Exemptions: persons with a disability of ≥ 60% incapacity; former combatants holding a certifying card; guests in a duly certified eviction situation; guests in a certified social emergency situation recognised by a public authority; guests in a civil protection emergency; recognised refugees; pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela or Fátima, limited to the first night of stay.

Declaration: by the 15th of the month following the stays.

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulation No. 848/2024, DR 2nd series (in force September 2024).

Portal: cm-caminha.pt

Amarante — €2/night (Apr–Sep) / €1/night (Oct–Mar) | ≥16 years | max. 3 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 3 consecutive nights per stay. Seasonal rates apply: €2/night from 1 April to 30 September and €1/night from 1 October to 31 March.

Exemptions: guests whose stay is motivated by medical treatment, including 2 companions (even if the patient does not stay overnight at the property for health reasons), upon presentation of a medical document; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity, including 2 companions, upon presentation of a certifying document; guests displaced by eviction or equivalent housing emergency, duly certified; guests temporarily placed by public social bodies of the State or municipality; guests displaced by conflict, temporarily resident in Portugal, certified by the services responsible for the asylum process.

Declaration deadline: by the last day of the month following collection (or quarterly option for entities exempt from VAT or with quarterly VAT filing).

Source: Regulamento n.º 408/2024, DR 2nd series, No. 71, 10-04-2024 (in force since 11/04/2024).

Portal: servicosonline.cm-amarante.pt

Terras de Bouro — €1/night (May–Oct only) | ≥13 years | max. 5 nights

The tax applies exclusively from 1 May to 31 October (seasonal), per night, for guests aged 13 or over, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights. The tax is not subject to VAT. In force: 14-05-2025.

Exemptions: a) guests under 13 years of age; b) guest travelling for health reasons and 1 companion, with supporting documentation; c) persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; d) guests placed by public authorities in social emergency or civil protection situations; e) guests at exceptional events recognised by the Municipality; f) stay provided free of charge by the accommodation establishment; g) campers in tents or motorhomes (unique exemption nationwide); h) guests in serious social situations (domestic violence, homelessness, eviction) referred by Social Security; i) guests affected by declared natural disasters or severe weather events.

Declaration: by the 15th of the month following the stays; quarterly option available.

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 590/2025, DR 2nd series, No. 91, 13-05-2025.

Portal: cm-terrasdebouro.pt

Central Portugal

Coimbra — €1/night | ≥16 years | max. 3 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 3 consecutive nights.

Exemptions: persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity, including one companion; guests undergoing documented medical treatment, including one companion; guests in serious social situations certified by a public authority (social emergency, domestic violence, homelessness, eviction); guests displaced by natural disaster or severe weather event.

Declaration deadline: by day 15 of the month following the stay.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Aviso n.º 7316/2024/2, DR 2nd series.

Portal: servicosonline.cm-coimbra.pt

Figueira da Foz — €2/night (Apr–Sep) / €1.50/night (Oct–Mar) | ≥16 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 nights. A differentiated seasonal rate applies: €2 from April to September, €1.50 from October to March.

Exemptions: guests under 16; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; students enrolled at educational institutions based in Figueira da Foz — exempt at the start of the academic year, for up to 60 days; guests displaced by an officially declared natural disaster or severe weather event.

Declaration deadline: by day 15 of the month following the stay.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 779/2023, DR 2nd series.

Portal: servicosonline.cm-figfoz.pt

Peniche — €1/night | ≥13 years | max. 5 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights. It applies year-round (no seasonal variation). If a stay is interrupted, the night count resets.

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests travelling for medical reasons, including up to 2 companions (even if the patient does not stay overnight at the property), upon presentation of a medical appointment or service document; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity, including 1 companion; guests displaced by eviction or equivalent housing emergency, duly certified; students whose stay is directly related to sitting academic examinations; stays on the island of Berlenga (fully exempt — a separate access and permanence fee already applies).

Declaration deadline: by day 15 of the month following the stay.

Source: Regulamento n.º 356/2024, DR 2nd series, No. 63, 28-03-2024 (in force since 01/05/2024).

Portal: cm-peniche.pt

Óbidos — €1/night | ≥13 years | max. 5 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights.

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests undergoing documented medical treatment — exempt for the duration of treatment plus one additional day, upon presentation of a medical document.

Declaration deadline: by day 15 of the month following the stay.

Source: Regulamento n.º 773/2018, DR 2nd series.

Portal: cm-obidos.pt

Nazaré — €1/night | ≥12 years | max. 5 nights (in force from 1 Aug. 2026)

The tax applies to all guests aged 12 or over, per night, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights. It applies year-round. Collection is made at check-in.

Exemptions: guests under 12; guests over 65 years of age (excluding the birthday itself); persons with disability with incapacity ≥ 60%; guests who fall ill during their stay and require inpatient medical care.

Collection fee: 3% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 831/2026, DR 2nd series, No. 127, 03-07-2026, as corrected by Declaração de Retificação n.º 609/2026/2, DR No. 135, 15-07-2026.

Portal: in implementation — check at cm-nazare.pt

Évora — €1.50/night | ≥16 years | max. 3 nights

Tax of €1.50 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 16 or over. Limit of 3 consecutive nights per stay. In force: 01/08/2025 (Aviso no. 14503/2025/2, published 06/06/2025).

Exemptions: guests undergoing documented medical treatment and one companion; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; students enrolled at educational institutions in the municipality of Évora.

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment within 10 business days after the declaration.

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT on the amount collected.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-evora.pt

Algarve

Albufeira — €2/night (Apr–Oct only) | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies exclusively from April to October, per night, for guests aged 13 or over, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. No tax is charged between November and March.

Exemptions: guests whose stay is motivated by medical treatment, including 1 companion, upon presentation of a medical appointment or service document; guests who fall ill or require medical care during their stay, upon presentation of supporting documentation and for the duration of the illness. Note: there is no disability exemption in Albufeira’s regulation. Occasional exemptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis by decision of the Municipal Council.

Source: Regulamento n.º 488/2024, DR 2nd series, No. 84, 30-04-2024 (in force since 02/05/2024).

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-albufeira.pt

Loulé — €2/night (Apr–Oct) / €1/night (Nov–Mar) | ≥16 years | max. 5 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights per person per stay. Seasonal rates apply: €2/night from April to October and €1/night from November to March.

Exemptions: guests who fall ill during their stay and require hospitalised medical care, with supporting documentation; situations of force majeure or officially declared catastrophe.

Declaration: by the 15th of the month following the stays; payment by the last day of that same month.

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulation No. 786/2024, DR 2nd series (in force since 01/11/2024).

Portal: servicosonline.cm-loule.pt

Portimão — €2/night (Apr–Oct) / €1/night (Nov–Mar) | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 nights. A differentiated seasonal rate applies: €2 from April to October, €1 from November to March.

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests travelling for documented medical reasons, for the duration of appointments or treatment, including 1 companion; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests placed by a public authority in situations of force majeure, social emergency or civil protection; stays included in the establishment’s own commercial promotions.

Declaration deadline: by the last day of the month following the stay.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Aviso n.º 5384/2024/2, DR 2nd series.

Portal: maisfacil.cm-portimao.pt

Lagoa — €2/night (Apr–Oct) / €1/night (Nov–Mar) | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. Seasonal rates apply: €2/night during high season (1 April to 31 October) and €1/night during low season (1 November to 31 March).

Exemptions: persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity, upon presentation of supporting documentation; national and international students enrolled at the University of Algarve (UAlg) who use accommodation at the start of each academic year, for up to 60 consecutive days, upon presentation of enrolment proof and UAlg student card; guests whose stay is motivated by medical treatment, including 1 companion, upon presentation of a medical document; guests whose stays are the subject of a documented complimentary offer by the accommodation establishment.

Declaration deadline: by the last day of the month following collection.

Collection commission: 2.5% of amounts collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 425/2024, DR 2nd series, No. 73, 12-04-2024 (in force since 13/04/2024).

Portal: tmtlagoa.cm-lagoa.pt

Olhão — €2/night (Apr–Oct) / €1/night (Nov–Mar) | ≥16 years | max. 5 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 5 consecutive nights per stay. A differentiated seasonal rate applies.

Exemptions: check the full conditions in the municipal regulation.

Source: Regulamento (extrato) n.º 673/2023, DR 2nd series.

Portal: servicosonline.cm-olhao.pt

Faro — €2/night (Mar–Oct) / €1/night (Nov–Feb) | ≥16 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 16 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 nights. A differentiated seasonal rate applies: €2 from March to October, €1 from November to February. In force since 1 November 2024.

Exemptions: guests under 16; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity, including 1 companion; guests travelling for documented medical reasons, including 1 companion; guests displaced by natural disaster or social emergency; residents of the municipality of Faro; University of Algarve students during the academic year; education, health or security professionals with a permanent contract at an institution based in Faro.

Declaration deadline: by day 15 of the month following the stay.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 1207/2024, DR 2nd series (in force since 01/11/2024; revokes Reg. n.º 725/2019).

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-faro.pt

Vila Real de Santo António — €1/night | ≥11 years (partial) | max. 7 nights

VRSA has one of the most detailed age-based structures in Portugal: guests aged 10 or under are fully exempt; guests aged 11 to 13 pay 50% of the tax (€0.50/night); guests aged 14 or over pay the full rate (€1.00/night). Maximum 7 nights per stay.

Declaration deadline: by the 10th business day of the month following the stay.

Source: Regulamento n.º 723/2018, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-vrsa.pt

Madeira

Funchal — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. In force since 01/10/2024. Note: Funchal also has a separate maritime arrival tax for cruise ship passengers (in force since 01/01/2025), which is distinct from the overnight tax applicable to short-term rentals.

Exemptions: residents of the Autonomous Region of Madeira with certified tax domicile; guests under 13 years old; persons with a disability of ≥ 60% incapacity.

Declaration: notification by the 15th of the following month; payment by the last day of that same month.

Collection commission: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulation No. 764/2024, DR 2nd series (in force since 01/10/2024).

Portal: cmfonline.funchal.pt

Santa Cruz (Madeira) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 7 consecutive nights.

Exemptions: guests under 13; complimentary stays (provided free of charge, with no financial consideration).

Declaration deadline: by day 15 of the month following the stay.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 1111/2022, DR 2nd series.

Portal: ecotaxa.cm-santacruz.pt

Câmara de Lobos — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over. Limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. Also applies to cruise passengers (€2). In force: 01/01/2025 (Reg. no. 984/2024).

Exemptions: children under 12; persons with a disability (degree ≥60%) and one companion; patients travelling for medical reasons and one companion; victims of a catastrophe or calamity; accommodation provided free of charge by the municipality or partner entities.

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment by the last day of the following month.

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT on the amount collected.

Source: Regulamento n.º 984/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-camaradelobos.pt

Santana (Madeira) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over (from the birthday onwards). Limit of 7 consecutive nights, with a maximum cap of €14 per guest per stay. In force: 01/06/2024 (Reg. no. 554/2024).

Exemptions: children under 12; patients travelling for medical reasons and one companion; victims of eviction or housing emergency; social or public housing beneficiaries; guests invited by Câmara Municipal de Santana.

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment by the last day of the following month.

Collection commission: 2.5% on the amount collected.

Source: Regulamento n.º 554/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturisticadesantana.com

Ponta do Sol (Madeira) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over. Limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. In force: 01/06/2024 (Edital no. 443/2024).

Exemptions: children under 12; accommodation provided free of charge by Câmara Municipal de Ponta do Sol or by the establishment itself.

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment by the last day of the following month.

Collection commission: 2.5% on the amount collected.

Source: Edital n.º 443/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: pontadosol-taxaturistica-saas.ano.pt

Machico (Madeira) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over. Limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. In force: 01/11/2024 (Reg. no. 1347/2024); partial amendment in force since 02/06/2026 (Aviso no. 13390/2026/2).

Exemptions: children under 12; persons with a disability (degree ≥60%) and one companion; guests invited by CM Machico or partner entities; victims of a catastrophe or calamity; patients travelling for medical reasons and one companion; accommodation provided free of charge; stays contracted by the municipality; situations of inoperability of Madeira International Airport requiring an overnight stay, including RAM residents unable to return home (since 02/06/2026).

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment by the last day of the following month.

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT (commission note issued once accumulated amount reaches ≥€50, since 02/06/2026).

Source: Regulamento n.º 1347/2024 (original); Aviso n.º 13390/2026/2 (amendment of 02/06/2026), DR 2nd series.

Portal: tmt.cm-machico.pt

Ribeira Brava (Madeira) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over (from the birthday onwards). Limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. In force: 05/09/2024 (Reg. no. 1031/2024).

Exemptions: patients travelling for medical reasons and one companion; victims of eviction or housing emergency; social or public housing beneficiaries; guests invited by Câmara Municipal de Ribeira Brava; residents of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

Declaration: payment by the last day of the following month.

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT on the amount collected.

Source: Regulamento n.º 1031/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-ribeirabrava.pt

Calheta (Madeira) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over. Limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. In force: 01/10/2024 (Aviso no. 15180/2024/2).

Exemptions: residents of the Autonomous Region of Madeira; children under 12; persons with a disability (degree ≥60%); participants in training camps or cultural, sporting or recreational events (with supporting declaration).

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment by the last day of the following month.

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT on the amount collected.

Source: Aviso n.º 15180/2024/2, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cmcalheta.pt

Porto Santo (Madeira) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over (from the birthday onwards). Limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay. In force: 11/12/2024 (Reg. no. 1421/2024).

Exemptions: guests travelling for a documented medical appointment and one companion; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity and one companion; victims of eviction or displacement; guests placed by social welfare organisations; refugees or conflict victims; stays provided free of charge by the accommodation establishment.

Declaration: payment by the last day of the following month; quarterly option available (30 Apr / 31 Jul / 31 Oct / 31 Jan).

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT on the amount collected.

Source: Regulamento n.º 1421/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-portosanto.pt

São Vicente (Madeira) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 7 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over. Limit of 7 consecutive nights per stay (maximum cap of €14 per guest). In force: 13/05/2026 (Aviso no. 10962/2026/2).

Exemptions: guests under 13; stays provided free of charge by Câmara Municipal de São Vicente or by the accommodation establishment; guests affected by natural disasters, severe weather events or natural catastrophes.

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment by the last day of the following month.

Collection commission: 5% on the amount collected (note: higher than the standard 2.5% rate applied by most municipalities).

Source: Aviso n.º 10962/2026/2, DR 2nd series.

Portal: cm-saovicente.pt

Azores

Ponta Delgada — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 3 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over. Limit of 3 consecutive nights per stay. At camping and caravan sites, a reduced rate of €1/night (50%) applies. In force: 01/01/2025 (Reg. no. 1300/2024).

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests undergoing documented medical treatment and one companion; persons with physical disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests with fiscal domicile in any municipality of the Azores Autonomous Region.

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment by the last day of the following month.

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT on the amount collected.

Source: Regulamento n.º 1300/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-pontadelgada.pt

Lagoa (Azores) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 3 nights

The tax applies to all guests aged 13 or over, per night, up to a limit of 3 consecutive nights. In force since 1 January 2025. At camping and caravan sites, a reduced rate of 50% applies (€1/night).

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests undergoing documented medical treatment — exempt for the duration of treatment plus 1 additional day, including 1 companion; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests with fiscal domicile in any municipality of the Azores Autonomous Region (a unique exemption in the national context).

Declaration deadline: by day 15 of the month following the stay.

Collection fee: 2.5% of taxes collected, plus VAT.

Source: Regulamento n.º 1395/2024, DR 2nd series (in force since 01/01/2025).

Portal: taxaturistica.lagoa-acores.pt

Ribeira Grande — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 3 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over. Limit of 3 consecutive nights per stay. At camping and caravan sites, a reduced rate of €1/night (50%) applies. In force: 01/01/2025 (Reg. no. 1397/2024).

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests undergoing documented medical treatment and one companion; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests with fiscal domicile in any municipality of the Azores Autonomous Region.

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment by the last day of the following month.

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT on the amount collected.

Source: Regulamento n.º 1397/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-ribeiragrande.pt

Vila Franca do Campo — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 3 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over. Limit of 3 consecutive nights per stay. In force: 24/12/2024 (Edital no. 1915/2024).

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests undergoing documented medical treatment and one companion; guests with fiscal domicile in any municipality of the Azores Autonomous Region.

Declaration: submission by the 10th business day of the month; payment within 15 days of receiving the payment notice.

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT on the amount collected.

Source: Edital n.º 1915/2024, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cmvfc.pt

Povoação (Azores) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 3 nights

Tax of €2 per overnight stay, charged to guests aged 13 or over. Limit of 3 consecutive nights per stay. At camping and caravan sites, a reduced rate of €1/night (50%) applies. In force: 01/01/2025 (Aviso no. 678/2025/2).

Exemptions: guests under 13; guests undergoing documented medical treatment and one companion; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests with fiscal domicile in any municipality of the Azores Autonomous Region.

Declaration: submission by the 15th of the following month; payment within 15 days of receiving the payment notice.

Collection commission: 2.5% + VAT on the amount collected.

Source: Aviso n.º 678/2025/2, DR 2nd series.

Portal: taxaturistica.cm-povoacao.pt

Nordeste (Azores) — €2/night | ≥13 years | max. 3 nights ⚠️ Proposal under public consultation

⚠️ Note: The Nordeste regulation (Edital no. 148/2025) is currently in public consultation and is not yet in force. The details below reflect the proposal and may change before final approval.

Proposed: €2 per overnight stay, for guests aged 13 or over. Proposed limit of 3 consecutive nights. At camping/caravan sites: €1/night.

Proposed exemptions: guests under 13; guests undergoing documented medical treatment and one companion; persons with disability ≥ 60% incapacity; guests with fiscal domicile in any municipality of the Azores Autonomous Region.

Proposed collection commission: 2.5% + VAT.

Source: Edital n.º 148/2025, DR 2nd series (proposal under public consultation).

Portal: taxaturistica.cmnordeste.pt

Lisbon and Porto: city-specific guides

Lisbon and Porto are the two municipalities with the highest concentration of short-term rentals in Portugal and the highest tourist tax rates — €4 and €3 per person per night, respectively. Each has its own declaration portal, specific exemption rules, and in Lisbon’s case, a direct agreement with Airbnb for automatic collection.

What happens if you don’t collect or remit the tax

Failure to collect the tax from guests and remit it to the municipality is a regulatory infraction. Consequences vary by regulation but include a compliance notice from the municipality, statutory interest on overdue amounts, and fines under the applicable municipal regulation. In some municipalities, if a guest leaves without paying, the operator is not required to cover the amount — but must file a police report as evidence.

  • Municipalities with tourist tax: 48 in force as of July 2026; Nazaré from 1 August 2026
  • Rates: €1 to €4 per person per night, depending on the municipality
  • Night limits: 2 (Guimarães) to 14 (Vila do Conde) nights per stay, depending on the municipality
  • VAT: exempt — exemption code M99 on the invoice
  • Reporting deadline: by the 15th of the following month, via the municipality’s online portal
  • Responsibility: guest pays; short-term rental operator collects and remits to the municipality

Host Wise handles tourist tax as part of property management

Tourist tax management is part of Host Wise’s operational service. The team handles registration on municipal portals, per-stay calculation, correct invoicing and monthly declarations to the municipality. For owners managing their property directly, this obligation is entirely manual and must be tracked property by property, municipality by municipality.

If you prefer to delegate full property operations, learn about Host Wise’s short-term rental management service or request a free rental income estimate for your property.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. The decision to create and apply the tax belongs to each local council. As of July 2026, 48 municipalities have a tourist tax in force. Nazaré joins the list on 1 August 2026 under Regulamento n.º 831/2026, bringing the total to 49 municipalities.

No. The municipal tourist tax is exempt from VAT under Article 2(2) of the Portuguese VAT Code (CIVA), as it is collected on behalf of a public municipal entity. The exemption code to include on the invoice is M99.

As a general rule, no — the full amount is remitted to the municipality. Some municipal regulations provide for a collection fee for the operator: Nazaré allows 3% of taxes collected (plus VAT) and Guimarães 2.5% (plus VAT). For all other municipalities, check the applicable local regulation.

In Lisbon and Porto, Airbnb collects the tourist tax from guests automatically (€4/night in Lisbon, €3/night in Porto, both with a 7-night cap). For all other municipalities and platforms, including Booking.com, collection is the operator’s responsibility.

Per eligible guest, per night. It is not per room or per rental unit. The formula is: number of eligible guests × number of nights (up to the municipality’s limit) × nightly rate.

The operator may decline to issue an accommodation invoice without including the tax. Several municipal regulations allow the operator not to cover the amount if the guest leaves without paying, provided a police report is filed as evidence. Always check the applicable municipal regulation.