What is the tourist tax in Albufeira?

In Albufeira the municipal tourist tax is €2 per overnight stay, charged only from April to October, in force since May 2024.

Does Albufeira charge the tax in winter?

No. The tax is only due from April to October; there is no low-season rate.

Do children pay the tourist tax in Albufeira?

No. Guests under 13 are exempt.

How many nights are charged in Albufeira?

The tax is due for up to 7 consecutive nights per person per stay.

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Short-term rental in Albufeira

Albufeira introduced its municipal tourist tax in 2024, applicable to short-term rentals. This page summarises the tax in force, the local AL rules, and registration, based on the município's official sources.

Municipal tourist tax

Rate: €2 per guest / night · April to October
Max nights: 7 nights
Children exemption: under 13
In force since: 2 May 2024

€2 per overnight stay, charged only from April to October (inclusive), up to 7 consecutive nights per person per stay. There is no low-season rate. Guests under 13 are exempt, as are stays for medical treatment (plus one companion). A regulation revision is underway in 2026 — confirm before applying.

The tax is collected from the guest at check-in and remitted to the município by the operator. The tax-management platform was migrated in 2026; confirm the current declaration channel with the Câmara Municipal de Albufeira.

Local short-term-rental rules

At this review, no municipal AL containment-area regulation was found for Albufeira; registration follows the national prior-communication regime via the Balcão Único Eletrónico.
Under Decreto-Lei n.º 76/2024, municipalities may declare containment areas — confirm the current status with the Câmara Municipal de Albufeira before registering.

How to register a short-term rental

Gather the property's use title, the responsibility statement (termo de responsabilidade), the land registry (caderneta predial) and the tax authority activity declaration (CAE 55201 or 55204).
Take out the mandatory civil-liability insurance (minimum €75,000 per claim).
Submit the prior communication on the Balcão Único Eletrónico (eportugal.gov.pt), addressed to the president of the competent municipal council.
Receive the registration number (RNAL/RNT), assigned automatically — it is the only valid opening title and must appear in all advertising and on booking platforms.
Wait out the council's opposition window: 60 days, or 90 days in containment areas. With no opposition, the registration is confirmed.

Since Decreto-Lei n.º 76/2024 (in force 1 November 2024), AL registrations no longer expire and are again transmissible. The Extraordinary Contribution on Local Accommodation (CEAL) has been revoked.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tourist tax in Albufeira?: In Albufeira the municipal tourist tax is €2 per overnight stay, charged only from April to October, in force since May 2024.
Does Albufeira charge the tax in winter?: No. The tax is only due from April to October; there is no low-season rate.
Do children pay the tourist tax in Albufeira?: No. Guests under 13 are exempt.
How many nights are charged in Albufeira?: The tax is due for up to 7 consecutive nights per person per stay.

Official sources

Reviewed on 25 June 2026.

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