StovitaTourist tax in St. Gallen: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in St. Gallen?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from August 1, 2026 | per person per night | up to 15: exempt · 16 and older: CHF 3.50 | Holiday flats and rooms: guest tax CHF 2.00 + ticket surcharge CHF 1.50 (Mobility Ticket St.Gallen-Bodensee) = CHF 3.50 per person per night; guests under 16 are exempt. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in St. Gallen?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Verein St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
- How to settle: Register guests in the digital registration system (AVS); St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus sends a monthly invoice for guest taxes, payable within 30 days. Report changes after departure by email by the 5th of the following month.
- Source: Settlement
- invoice@st.gallen-bodensee.ch
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of St. Gallen.
City of St.Gallen Guest Tax Regulations (sRS 624.1), Art. 9 para. 1(b) and Art. 9bis as amended on 26 May 2026, in force from 1 August 2026; Implementing Regulations (sRS 624.11). Earlier rates are not included. Collector: Verein St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus. The accommodation provider charges the tax to the guest and is jointly and severally liable; notify the authorities within 8 days of letting the accommodation for the first time. The ticket surcharge funds the Mobility Ticket (public transport zones 210, 211 and 231) for every guest liable for the tax. Exemptions include residents or weekly residents of St.Gallen, stays of three weeks or more for work, training or education, compulsory service and patients. Owners and long-term tenants (over 6 months) pay CHF 30 per bed per year for their own use, up to CHF 150 per apartment. Since 14 July 2025, Airbnb has collected the guest tax itself.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in St. Gallen?
Adults: CHF 3.50 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in St. Gallen?
up to 15: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in St. Gallen?
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.