Visitor Tax Zürich 2026 — rates, exemptions, calculation
How much is the Visitor Tax (visitor / accommodation tax) in Zürich? This page shows the current rate, who is exempt and how the amount is calculated — with a free calculator to try right away. City Tax rund CHF 2,50 pro Person/Nacht (freiwillige Branchen-Abgabe). Kinder häufig bis 12 J. befreit (je nach Betrieb). Beträge in CHF.
Calculate the visitor tax in Zürich
Result
CHF 10,00
City tax for 2 nights in Zürich (2 people)
That is CHF 2,50 per person and night.
City Tax (Erwachsene) 30.06.2026–02.07.2026
4 × CHF 2,50 · Pers./Nacht
CHF 10,00
Researched orientation value — Zürcher Hotellerie-Verein – City Tax (Orientierungswert), as of 2026-06. No guarantee.
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Note: the calculated values are non-binding estimates without guarantee and do not replace legal advice. The current statute of the respective municipality always applies.
Worked example
Example for Zürich: 2 adults and 1 child (age 10), 3 nights.
City Tax (Erwachsene) 15.07.2026–18.07.2026
6 × CHF 2,50 · Pers./Nacht
CHF 15,00
Source: Zürcher Hotellerie-Verein – City Tax (Orientierungswert) · as of 2026-06. Without guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about the visitor tax in Zürich
How much is the Visitor Tax in Zürich?
Visitor Tax: CHF 2,50 per person/night.
Do children pay the Visitor Tax in Zürich?
Children and teenagers under 12 are exempt from the Visitor Tax in Zürich.
Is the Visitor Tax waived for business trips?
No — in Zürich professionally motivated stays are also liable. There is no general business-trip exemption here.
Who collects the Visitor Tax in Zürich?
Accommodation providers collect the Visitor Tax together with the stay and pass it on to the municipality. On the guest invoice it is shown as a separate item without VAT.
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