Quick answer: No. As of October 2026 there is no tourist tax in Benidorm or anywhere in the Valencian region (Comunitat Valenciana). A regional tax was approved in 2022 but was scrapped before it was ever charged, and Benidorm council has opposed one for years. If a booking site adds a "city tax" for a Benidorm stay, ask what it is, because it should not be a local tourist levy.
Why people think Benidorm has one
Several Spanish destinations do charge visitors. Catalonia, including Barcelona, and the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca and Ibiza, add a per-night tax to hotel bills. Holiday news often lumps "Spain" together, so visitors assume Benidorm is the same. It is not.
What happened to the Valencian tourist tax
The left-wing regional government that ran the Comunitat Valenciana until 2023 agreed a voluntary, municipal tourist tax, which towns could choose to apply. Benidorm's mayor, Toni Pérez, said the town's answer was "no and never", calling it a tax that would penalise tourism (Valencia Plaza). Benidorm's council also passed a unanimous motion against it (Alicante Plaza).
After the 2023 regional election, the new government's tourism chief, Nuria Montes, said the tax would never be applied and would be repealed before the end of that year (Valencia Plaza). It was never charged.
Could Benidorm get a tourist tax in future?
It is a live political question. Benidorm's Socialist mayoral candidate, Pere Rostoll, has said he supports a tourist tax and will campaign for it (elDiario.es), while the town's current governing party opposes one. Spain's next municipal elections are due in May 2027. Any new tax would need regional legislation first, so it could not appear on a bill overnight. We will update this page if anything changes.
What you do pay in Benidorm
VAT (IVA) is included in hotel, restaurant and bar prices.
Sunbeds and parasols on the beach are rented, at about €6 a day for a sunbed on the official price list.
Some resort or service fees may be added by individual hotels or rental platforms. These are private charges, not a council tax.
For typical costs, see our Benidorm prices guide.
Benidorm tourist tax: FAQs
Do you pay tourist tax in Benidorm? No. There is no tourist tax in Benidorm in 2026.
Is there a tourist tax anywhere in the Valencia region? No. The regional tax approved in 2022 was scrapped before it took effect.
Which parts of Spain charge a tourist tax? Catalonia and the Balearic Islands are the best-known examples. Check your destination before you travel.
My booking shows a city tax for Benidorm. What is it? Ask the hotel or platform. It is not a council tourist tax, so it may be a booking or service fee.
Will Benidorm introduce a tourist tax? The current council opposes one. Opposition candidates support it, so watch the May 2027 elections.