Climate Crisis Resilience Fee
Last Updated: 24 March 2025
What is the Climate Crisis Resilience Fee?
The Climate Crisis Resilience Fee (Greek: τέλος ανθεκτικότητας στην κλιματική κρίση) is a government-imposed nightly charge on tourist accommodations in Greece introduced in 2024. The fee is part of Greece’s response to recent wildfires and floods, creating a fund to support disaster relief and climate change adaptation efforts. In essence, this levy is designed to finance climate resilience projects while ensuring that both hotels and short-term rentals contribute fairly.
How Much Is the Fee and Who Has to Pay It?
Amount
The Climate Crisis Resilience Fee is charged per night, per accommodation (room or rental unit) – not per person. The exact amount depends on the type and category of the accommodation, as well as the season of the year.
Short-Term Rentals
As of 2025, a typical short-term rental (e.g. an apartment) incurs €8 per night in the high season (April–October), and €2 per night in the low season (November–March). Larger vacation rentals – such as single-family houses over 80 m² or luxury villas – have a higher fee of €15 per night in high season (reduced to roughly €4 per night in winter). These rates align the short-term rental sector with hotel charges, ensuring all types of accommodations contribute.
Hotels
The fee also applies to hotel stays, with amounts varying by hotel classification. For instance, a 5-star hotel room carries a €15 per night fee in peak season, whereas a 1–2 star hotel room is charged €2 per night in the same period. Off-season hotel fees are lower (e.g. €4 for 5-star, €0.50 for 1–2 star).
Who pays:
Τhe guest staying at the accommodation pays this fee. Each night’s fee is cumulative, so a stay of multiple nights will have the fee multiplied by the number of nights (e.g. 3 nights in a qualifying Short-Term rental apartment in summer would incur 3 × €8 = €24 in total climate fee). The fee is charged per accommodation unit, so a family or group renting one apartment pays one fee per night (not per person)
How is the Fee Collected and Used?
Collection
The Climate Crisis Resilience Fee is usually not included in the online booking price. Guests are typically informed in advance (via listing description or host message) and pay the amount in upon check-in or check-out. The host/manager will issue a special receipt for this tax and later remit the collected fees to the Greek tax authorities through monthly declarations. Guests do not need to take any extra action beyond paying the amount to the host – it’s an official process handled by the accommodation provider.
Purpose
All funds from this fee go to the Greek state, earmarked for climate crisis resilience projects and disaster relief measures. The program was conceived after devastating wildfires and floods in Greece, as a way to build a dedicated reserve for future emergencies. By paying this small nightly tax, travelers are contributing to a national fund for climate adaptation and disaster recovery, helping Greece respond to climate-related challenges. The fee also standardizes taxation across different lodging types, creating a level playing field between traditional hotels and short-term rentals.
References and Sources
Greek Tax Legislation – Climate Resilience Fee details (Greek Government Gazette & Ministry of Finance updates)
- Official Government Gazette (ΦΕΚ A’ 198/2024)
- AADE (Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue) – Guidelines for Climate Crisis Resilience Fee Returns
- Greek Travel Pages
- Greek Travel Pages