StovitaTourist tax in Basel: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Basel?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from March 1, 2025 | per person per night | up to 11: exempt · 12 and older: CHF 4.20 | Guest tax: CHF 4.20 per person per night; children under 12 are exempt; guests are exempt from the 31st consecutive night in the same accommodation. Every guest, including children, receives the BaselCard. only the first 30 nights per stay |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Basel?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Office of Economy and Labour Basel-Stadt (AWA)
- How to settle: Report the previous month’s overnight stays by the 6th; the AWA sends an invoice, payable within 30 days.
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Basel-Stadt.
Act on the Collection of a Guest Tax (SG 650.400, in force since 1 January 2018) and Guest Tax Ordinance (SG 650.410): § 2 sets the rate at CHF 4.20 from 1 March 2025 (Government Council decision of 17 December 2024; previously CHF 4.00). Collected by the Office of Economy and Labour Basel-Stadt. Businesses that provide paid accommodation commercially or for at least five days per calendar year are liable, expressly including holiday flats; registration is required before the first rental. The landlord is jointly and severally liable for the tax with the guest and must give every guest, including children under 12, a BaselCard. Since 1 September 2018, Airbnb has settled directly with the AWA under an agreement. Exemptions include residents of Basel-Stadt, hospital patients, care-home residents, people at educational institutions, military and civil protection personnel, weekly and short-stay residents, and Rhine cruise passengers. Keep records for ten years.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Basel?
Adults: CHF 4.20 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Basel?
up to 11: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Basel?
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Basel-Stadt.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.