StovitaTourist tax in Lugano: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Lugano?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2018 | per person per night | up to 13: exempt · 14 and older: CHF 2.00 | Cantonal tourist tax: CHF 2.00 for holiday apartments; guests under 14 are exempt. Show it as a separate item on the guest’s bill. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Lugano?
- Settlement: annually
- Recipient: Luganese Tourist Board
- How to settle: Private landlords must settle accounts at least once a year, by 5 January.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Ticino: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Tourism Act (Art. 21) and Executive Decree, applicable throughout the canton. The landlord pays the tourism promotion tax of CHF 1.25 per night. The per-bed flat rate applies only to own use and rentals of 3 months or more. The identification number must appear in the listing.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Lugano?
Adults: CHF 2.00 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Lugano?
up to 13: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Lugano?
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Ticino: 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.