StovitaTourist tax in Zürich: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Zürich?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from February 26, 2014 | no tax per night | – | No statutory tourist tax. The City Tax (CHF 3.50 per guest per night since May 2023) is a contribution from the hotel industry to Zürich Tourism; Airbnb collects it itself for Airbnb bookings. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Zürich?
The municipality sets the settlement; ask them or the tourist office.
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Zurich.
City Council decision 115/2014 (answer to question 5): The “tourist tax” is not a tax levied by a public authority; Zurich hoteliers contribute to Zürich Tourism through the City Tax, which is charged to guests per overnight stay. City press release (November 2024, “Tourism remains important to the City of Zurich”): City Tax applies to hotels and Airbnb hosts and was increased in May 2023 from CHF 2.50 to CHF 3.50 per guest per night; CHF 2.50 was the rate in the Airbnb agreement dated 16 May 2018. Since 1 August 2018, Airbnb has collected the City Tax for all bookings in the canton of Zurich and remitted it to Zürich Tourism. There is no legal obligation or published accounting process for direct bookings by private hosts; anyone who chooses to charge it should check with Zürich Tourism.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Zürich?
no tax per night. No statutory tourist tax. The City Tax (CHF 3.50 per guest per night since May 2023) is a contribution from the hotel industry to Zürich Tourism; Airbnb collects it itself for Airbnb bookings.
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Zürich?
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Zurich.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.