StovitaTourist tax in Genève: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Genève?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2026 | per person per night | 0 and older: CHF 4.25 | Tourist tax of CHF 4.25 per person per night for all accommodation except campsites, with no age exemption (including minors). Part of the revenue funds the guests’ public transport pass. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Genève?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Administration fiscale cantonale, Service des impôts spéciaux, Secteur des taxes sur le tourisme, rue du Stand 26, case postale 3937, 1211 Genève 3
- How to settle: The AFC sends a paper form each month for the previous month, with a payment slip; payment is due before the 10th of the following month. Submit an annual list of nights by 31 January.
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Geneva.
Tourism Act (LTour, rsGE I 1 60, Arts. 8–16) and Implementing Regulations (RTour, I 1 60.01), Art. 10 para. 1(a): flat rate of CHF 4.25 since 1 January 2026 (amendment of 19 November 2025; CHF 3.75 in 2020). ge.ch also gives this rate, but still refers to “Art. 16”. Anyone renting out a property is liable; they collect the tax from the guest and remit it. The law requires quarterly remittance (Art. 16 LTour), while the AFC requires monthly returns (ge.ch, “How to declare?”). Platforms collect the tax only under a service agreement with the canton. Exemptions: tax domicile in the canton; military and civil protection personnel on duty; hospital and care-home residents; pupils and students staying long term; and people receiving social assistance. Owners and long-term tenants (over 40 days) of second homes pay CHF 60 per person per year. The tourism promotion levy (taxe de promotion du tourisme, an annual charge per bed based on star rating, Art. 25A LTour) applies to accommodation businesses under the LRDBHD and must not be charged to guests; the law and website do not explicitly say whether private short-term rentals are covered.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Genève?
Adults: CHF 4.25 per person per night
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Genève?
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Geneva.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.