A new tourist tax has come into effect across Russia, replacing the previous resort fee.
TDM editor
From January 1, 2025, travelers staying in hotels and other accommodations will contribute an additional 1 percent of the cost of their stay, marking the beginning of a phased plan to strengthen regional tourism infrastructure.
The tax was introduced as part of an amendment to the Russian Tax Code in July 2024, which added a new chapter entitled “Tourism Tax”, giving discretion to regional authorities to implement the tax as a local levy. Many regions, especially those with established or emerging tourism industries, have already taken this initiative.
Under the current framework, the tourism tax will start at 1 percent in 2025 and gradually increase to 3 percent by 2027. To ensure a baseline contribution, a minimum daily charge of 100 rubles (0.9 USD) has been established .
Although hotels and other accommodation providers are technically taxpayers, the cost will be included in the price of accommodation, thus being passed on to tourists.