Welcome to our guide on tourist taxes in the Algarve, Portugal. As one of Europe’s premier vacation destinations, the Algarve attracts millions of visitors each year with its stunning beaches, charming towns, and vibrant culture. To maintain and enhance the region’s infrastructure and services, a tourist tax has been introduced. Here, we provide an overview of these taxes and how much you can expect to pay.
Rates Lagoa & Portimão
In Lagoa and Portimão the tax is charged per guest aged 13 (thirteen) or over, in all tourist resorts and local accommodation establishments, up to a maximum of 7 consecutive nights.
| Dates | Tourist Tax Amount |
| 1 January – 31 March | € 1,00 |
| 1 April – 31 October | € 2,00 |
| 1 November – 31 December | € 1,00 |
Rates Faro
In Faro the tax is charged per guest aged 16 (sixteen) or over, in all tourist resorts and local accommodation establishments, up to a maximum of 7 consecutive nights.
| Dates | Tourist Tax Amount |
| 1 January – 29 February | € 1,00 |
| 1 March – 31 October | € 2,00 |
| 1 November – 31 December | € 1,00 |
Rates Loulé
In Loulé the tax is charged per guest aged 16 (sixteen) or over, in all tourist resorts and local accommodation establishments, up to a maximum of 5 consecutive nights.
| Dates | Tourist Tax Amount |
| 1 January – 31 March | € 1,00 |
| 1 April – 31 October | € 2,00 |
| 1 November – 31 December | € 1,00 |
