Since 2024, Greece has had rules for short-term rentals (STR) that add new fees and registration duties for hosts. 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 changes to short-term rental rules in Greece?

The main changes are a new Climate Resilience Fee paid by guests, a 0.5% Vagrancy Fee paid by hosts, and a registration requirement for hosts with three or more properties.

• Climate Resilience Fee (also called the Greek eco tax). A fixed fee charged per night, per unit, that funds environmental protection and climate resilience. Guests pay it. Official AADE information
• Vagrancy Fee (0.5%). Supports tourism infrastructure. It is calculated from the booking value, and you pay it yourself. Guests are not charged.
• Registration for hosts with 3+ properties. If you manage three or more properties, you must register as a business or legal entity.

Who does the Greek STR regulation 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 amount depends on the season and the type of property.

• 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 is not a detached house. Each apartment pays the standard €8 or €2 rate, even if the whole house is booked together.

How do I set up the Climate Resilience Fee for my property?

Set the fee in the Host app under Fees & Taxes, with one value for the high season and one for the low season. The fee applies to every unit automatically.

• Existing eco tax setups: 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.
• One rate per property: The fee is set once for the whole property. You can't set different rates for individual units.
• Complexes of houses: 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.
• Confirmation when saving: 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.

For help with setup, ask the Holidu Assistant.

Who collects the Climate Resilience Fee from guests?

In most cases, you no longer collect the fee yourself. Guests pay it online when they book, and the full amount reaches you with your payout.

For Check24 and HomeToGo, we will switch to online collection once those channels support seasonal rates. Until then, keep collecting the fee on site for bookings from these two channels. You can always check each booking's details to see 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 guests and pass it to you, but they do not pay it to the authorities on your behalf.

Does Holidu take 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?

• Cancelled 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.
• Cancelled during or after the stay: The fee is refunded only if it is higher than the cancellation fee.

What should I do if my guest booked before the fee was charged online?

If the fee was not collected online, the booking details show that it is still to be paid on site. Contact the guest through your usual channel, tell them the exact amount, and explain how to pay (cash, bank transfer, etc.).

Do I need to register if I have 3 or more properties?

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 means 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 STR rules?

• AADE – Climate crisis resilience fee
• AADE decision A.1202/2024 (PDF)