StovitaTourist tax in Sargans: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Sargans?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2018 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 and older: CHF 2.40 | CHF 2.40; children under 6 are exempt, with no child discount. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Sargans?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Heidiland Tourismus AG (on behalf of the municipality)
- How to settle: Report overnight stays by the 5th of the following month using Heidiland Tourismus’s Excel settlement form. Heidiland sends a monthly invoice, payable within 10 days. Since 14 July 2025, Airbnb has settled bookings made through Airbnb itself.
- kurtaxen@heidiland.com
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of St. Gallen.
Tourist Tax Regulations and tariff dated 18 October 2016, regulations in force from 1 January 2017 (scanned PDF); tariff CHF 1.00 in 2017, CHF 2.40 per guest per overnight stay since 1 January 2018; Heidiland Tourismus confirms the CHF 2.40 rate and exemption for children under 6. Collector: Heidiland Tourismus AG on behalf of the municipality; report by the 5th of the following month, invoices issued monthly, payable within 10 days. Annual flat fee of CHF 3.50 per m² for owners, long-term tenants (from 6 months) and complimentary guests; paid rentals also incur a charge per night. No cantonal levy.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Sargans?
Adults: CHF 2.40 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Sargans?
up to 5: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Sargans?
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of St. Gallen.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.