Do you still pay tourist tax in Majorca?

If you're heading to Ibiza or Majorca, you'll have to pay a tourist tax. The Sustainable Tourist Tax, which applies to holiday accommodation on Spain's Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera), also applies to each holidaymaker aged 16 or over.



Yes, you must still pay a tourist tax in Majorca, officially known as the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS). As of 2026, the tax applies to all visitors staying in any form of holiday accommodation, including hotels, apartments, villas, and even cruise ships. The rates vary depending on the category of your stay: guests in luxury 5-star and 4-star superior hotels pay €4 per person, per night, while mid-range 4-star and 3-star superior hotels charge €3. Cruise passengers and guests in lower-category apartments pay €2, and those in hostels or campsites pay €1. Children under the age of 16 are exempt from this charge. During the low season (November to April), the rates are typically reduced by 50%. The funds collected are specifically earmarked for environmental conservation, the improvement of tourism infrastructure, and the protection of the island's natural beauty. The tax is usually collected by the accommodation provider at check-in or check-out and cannot be prepaid as part of a package holiday.

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What is the ITS? Since 1 July 2016 the Sustainable Tourism Tax has been applied to all stays in tourist accommodation in the Balearic Islands.

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The first rise came into force on April 1 2023. Currently, those in hotels and apartments up to four stars pay €5.50 a night. This goes up to €6.25 for those in five star hotels. Housing for tourist use, such as Airbnb are charged €5 a night with other, lower-ranked establishments costing €3.75 a night.

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The tourist tax is calculated on the total fees and fair market value of consideration paid by the tenant for the benefit of the accommodations. All fees and consideration that are required by the tenant for the benefit of the accommodations are considered as the total rental charge and are taxable.

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Tourist tax (or sustainable tourism tax) is a charge levied by the Balearic Government for almost all visitors to Mallorca. The tax was introduced to help inject funds into conserving the environment and to make tourism more sustainable for the islands ever-increasing population in the high-season.

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Spain will reimburse between 12.75% and 15.3% of the amount you spend during your trip on products subject to standard VAT rates. The minimum purchase threshold is 0.01 EUR. On this page, by entering the amount you spent, you can find out approximately how much of a VAT refund you can get.

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They're a controversial tactic and far from an ideal solution, but also a direct result of overtourism and so likely to continue. What are tourist taxes? Tourism taxes are small fees usually levied indirectly through accommodation providers or vacation companies, and typically aimed at overnight visitors.

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