Tourist tax in Chur: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Chur?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2002 | per person per night | up to 11: exempt · 12 and older: CHF 1.80 | Guest tax of CHF 1.80 per person per night, in summer and winter; children under 12 are exempt. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Chur?
The municipality sets the settlement; ask them or the tourist office.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Graubünden: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Gesetz zur Förderung des Fremdenverkehrs der Stadt Chur (popular vote on 16.10.1966, in force from 1.1.1967) and implementing provisions Art. 1 lit. a (version dated 13.9.2001, in force from 1.1.2002): CHF 1.80 in hotels, inns, motels and guesthouses. Holiday flats are not specifically listed; according to Chur Tourism (page ‘Tourist tax reporting obligation’), any accommodation not listed falls into the most suitable category, with the standard rate of CHF 1.80. Collector: Chur Tourism. Landlords must register with the Residents' Registration Office within 14 days and with Chur Tourism using the ‘Registration for the tourist-tax reporting obligation’ form. They report overnight stays monthly on a form and receive a monthly invoice; no deadline is published, so there is no settlement rule. Landlords are liable for collecting the correct amount. Exemptions: tax domicile in Chur, children under 12, military personnel in uniform and Swiss schools; the municipal council may exempt training and work-related stays. The guest card is not included in the tax.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Chur?
Adults: CHF 1.80 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Chur?
up to 11: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Chur?
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Graubünden: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.