Since 2024, Greece has required short-term rental hosts to pay new fees and meet registration duties. This FAQ explains what applies to you and how the Climate Resilience Fee is charged on Holidu and on each booking channel.
What are the latest short-term rental rules in Greece?
Greece introduced the Climate Resilience Fee (also called the Greek eco tax), a fixed per-night, per-unit fee that guests pay. Hosts must also pay a 0.5% fee based on the booking value, and hosts with three or more properties must register as a business or legal entity. Official details are available from AADE (Climate Crisis Resilience Fee).
Who does the Climate Resilience Fee apply to?
It applies to every host renting out a property in Greece on a short-term basis. It covers all check-ins from 2024 onwards, regardless of when the booking was made.
How much is the Climate Resilience Fee?
The fee is charged per night and per unit, not per person. The rate depends on the season and the property type.
| Property | High season (1 April to 31 October) | Low season (1 November to 31 March) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (apartments, rooms, houses split into separate units) | €8 per night | €2 per night |
| Detached house over 80 m², rented as one whole unit | €15 per night | €4 per night |
For stays that cross seasons, each night is charged at the rate of the season it falls in. For example, a stay from 30 October to 2 November costs €8 + €8 + €2 = €18. The check-out day is not charged. A house split into separate apartments counts as standard units, so each apartment pays €8 or €2.
How do I set up the Climate Resilience Fee for my property?
Set the fee in the Host app under Fees and Taxes, with one value for high season and one for low season. If you already had the eco tax configured, we moved your property to the new seasonal setup and filled in values based on unit size. Please check that they are correct.
- The fee is set once for the whole property and applies to every unit automatically.
- If your property is a complex of separate houses and at least one is a detached house over 80 m², use the higher rate (€15 / €4) for the whole property so no unit is undercharged.
- When you save the fee, you confirm that the amounts are correct, that you are responsible for paying the fee to the Greek tax authorities, and that booking channels may share tax and booking details with the authorities.
Who collects the Climate Resilience Fee from the guest?
In most cases, the guest pays the fee online when booking, so you do not need to collect it yourself.
- Holidu: Paid online with the booking. Holidu pays the full amount to you with your payout.
- Booking.com: Paid online and shown as an "Environment fee." It is included in your payout.
- Airbnb: Paid online and shown as "Tourism Assessment/Fee" under occupancy taxes. Airbnb passes it on, and you receive it on top of the rent in your payout.
- Vrbo: Paid online with the booking. Holidu pays the full amount to you with your payout.
- Check24 and HomeToGo: Still collected on site for now. The fee is shown in the listing description, and you collect it from the guest at check-in.
We will switch Check24 and HomeToGo to online collection once those channels support seasonal rates. You can see in each booking's details whether the fee was paid online or still needs to be collected on site.
Do I have to pay the Climate Resilience Fee to the tax authorities?
Yes. Whichever channel the booking came from, you as the host are responsible for paying the Climate Resilience Fee to the Greek authorities. Holidu and the booking channels collect the fee from the guest and pass it to you, but they do not pay it to the authorities on your behalf.
Does Holidu take a commission or add VAT on the Climate Resilience Fee?
No. Holidu takes no commission on the Climate Resilience Fee, so you receive the full amount. The fee appears as its own line, separate from the rent and from VAT.
What happens to the Climate Resilience Fee if a guest cancels?
- Cancellation before arrival: The fee is refunded to the guest in full, because no nights were stayed. This applies even if the rest of the booking is non-refundable.
- Cancellation during or after the stay: The fee is refunded only if it is higher than the cancellation fee.
My guest booked before the fee was charged online. What should I do?
For bookings where the fee was not collected online, the booking details show that it still needs to be paid on site. Contact the guest through your usual channel, share the exact amount, and explain how to pay (for example, cash or bank transfer).
Do I need to register if I have 3 or more properties in Greece?
Ask your local tax advisor whether you need to register. If you do:
- As an individual company, your name stays as your business's legal name on Holidu.
- As a legal entity, you may need a new legal name. This requires a new Holidu account and moving your properties to it. The move does not affect existing bookings, billing, or payment details.
Where can I find more information about Greek short-term rental regulations?
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