Eco tax rates: today vs Budget 2027
| Accommodation | Today (since 1 July 2026) | Budget 2027 (announced) |
|---|---|---|
| Short lets | €1.50 per adult per night · max €22.50 | €10 per adult per night · max €80 |
| Hotels | €1.50 per adult per night · max €22.50 | €8 per adult per night · max €64 |
Budget 2027 rates apply from 2027 (exact date not yet announced) and are not yet law. Last checked:
How to use it
- One booking: keep "One stay". Type the number of adults (18+) and nights. The totals update as you type.
- A year of bookings: tap "A year of stays". Make one group per type of booking, for example 20 stays of 2 adults for 7 nights. Tap "+ Add a group" for each other mix.
- Read the gold box: it shows how much more your guests pay in 2027, and the extra per adult per night.
Tip: your 2026 booking list from Airbnb, Booking.com or your channel manager has the adults and nights you need.
Your stays
Count adults, not rooms.
One booking, start to finish.
Who counts as an adult? Anyone aged 18 or over when the stay starts. MTA treats every guest as an adult unless you hold proof of age, such as a passport or ID card.
Worked examples
The 2027 short-let cap is reached after 8 nights. Today's cap is reached after 15 nights.
| Stay | Now | 2027 announced | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 adults · 3 nights | €9 | €60 | +€51 |
| 2 adults · 7 nights | €21 | €140 | +€119 |
| 2 adults · 10 nights | €30 | €160 | +€130 |
| 4 adults · 7 nights | €42 | €280 | +€238 |
| 1 adult · 20 nights | €22.50 | €80 | +€57.50 |
What is not settled yet
These rates come from the Budget speech. The law that puts them into force has not been published, so check these cases with the Malta Tourism Authority before you rely on a figure:
- 2027 stays already booked and paid before the new rate starts
- Stays that run across 31 December 2026
- Guests who move between licensed places during one visit (the cap counts per visit, not per booking)
- Which rate villas, guesthouses and other licence types pay
- How the announced exemption for English-language school stays works
We will update this page when the legal text is published.
Quick answers
What is the eco-contribution in Malta now?
Since 1 July 2026, guests pay €1.50 per night for each person aged 18 or over, up to €22.50 per person per visit. It is charged separately from the room price and is not subject to VAT or commission.
What did Budget 2027 announce for short lets?
The Budget speech on 26 October 2026 announced €10 per adult per night for short lets, capped at €80 per person, from 2027 (exact date not yet announced). Hotels were announced at €8 per night, capped at €64. These are announced rates and are not yet law.
Is the eco tax in Budget 2026 or Budget 2027?
It's in Budget 2027, which the government announced in October 2026. Some people call it Budget 2026 because of when it was read.
How much more will a short-let guest pay in 2027?
Two adults staying seven nights pay €21 now and €140 under the announced 2027 rate, so €119 more. Each adult reaches the €80 cap after eight nights.
Does the eco-contribution come out of the owner's income?
No. The guest pays it on top of the room price and the licence holder passes it on. A higher total price can still affect bookings, which this calculator does not predict.
Who counts as an adult for the eco-contribution?
Anyone aged 18 or over at the start of the stay. MTA treats every guest as an adult unless the host holds proof of age, such as a passport, ID card or birth certificate.
Do bookings already taken for 2027 pay the new rate?
That has not been announced. Check with the Malta Tourism Authority, and we will update this page when the legal text is published.
Pricing your listing for 2027
Solea Holiday Homes manages short lets across Malta, pricing included. Tell us about your flat and we will look at its 2027 pricing with you.
Get a free consultation WhatsApp +356 7997 6867- Malta Tourism Authority — Environmental Contribution (current rate, cap, visit rules)
- MTA Guidelines 2026 (age rule, multi-property visits)
- Malta Independent — Budget 2027 report (announced 2027 rates)
General information, not legal or tax advice. Figures are estimates. Your numbers stay in your browser; nothing is collected.
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