StovitaTourist tax in Fribourg: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Fribourg?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2023 | per person per night | up to 15: exempt · 16 and older: CHF 3.00 | Uniform rate throughout the Canton of Fribourg: CHF 3.00 per person per night for guests aged 16 and over (CHF 1.50 cantonal + CHF 1.50 regional). Owners and tenants staying for more than 60 days pay an annual flat rate of CHF 450 for themselves and close family members. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Fribourg?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Centrale fribourgeoise d'encaissement de la taxe de séjour (UFT)
- How to settle: Submit the previous month's overnight stays via CheckIn-FR by the 15th (Art. 41 RT); the Centrale sends an invoice, payable within 30 days (Art. 36 RT).
- Source: Settlement
- taxes@fribourgregion.ch
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Fribourg.
Cantonal and regional tourist tax under the Tourism Act (LT) of 8.10.2021 and the Tourism Regulations (RT) of 7.12.2021 (both in force from 1.1.2022; the RT has not changed since); uniform rate of CHF 3.00 according to the UFT tariff sheet (approved by the State Council, as at 1.1.2023; the previous rules applied until the end of 2022, Art. 58 LT). Applies in all Fribourg municipalities; municipalities may only charge businesses a tourism tax (Art. 36 LT), not their own guest tax. Collector: Centrale fribourgeoise d'encaissement (UFT); registration and reporting via CheckIn-FR are mandatory. Landlords report guest-nights and collect the tax (Art. 34 para. 3 LT); the owners' flat rate (150 nights × CHF 3.00, payable from 1 March) covers only owners and close family members. According to the UFT, Airbnb collects the tax directly (agreement between the UFT and Airbnb).
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Fribourg?
Adults: CHF 3.00 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Fribourg?
up to 15: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Fribourg?
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Fribourg.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.