What is the tourist tax in Loulé?

In Loulé the municipal tourist tax is seasonal: €1 per person per night in the low season (November to March) and €2 in the high season (April to October), in force since 1 November 2024.

Do children pay the tourist tax in Loulé?

No. In Loulé, guests under 16 are exempt (higher than the usual 13-year threshold in other municípios).

How many nights are charged in Loulé?

The tax is due for up to 5 consecutive nights per person per stay.

Does the Loulé tax apply in Vilamoura and Quarteira?

Yes. The tax applies across the whole concelho of Loulé, including Quarteira, Vilamoura and Almancil.

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Short-term rental in Loulé

The município of Loulé — which includes Quarteira, Vilamoura and Almancil — charges a seasonal municipal tourist tax that applies 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: €1 per guest / night · Low season (1 Nov – 31 Mar)€2 per guest / night · High season (1 Apr – 31 Oct)
Max nights: 5 nights
Children exemption: under 16
In force since: 1 November 2024

Seasonal tax: €1 per person per night in the low season (1 November to 31 March) and €2 in the high season (1 April to 31 October), up to 5 consecutive nights per person per stay. Guests under 16 are exempt. Further exemptions apply for hospitalisation during the stay and for force majeure. The operator may retain 2.5% as a collection fee.

The operator collects the tax from the guest and declares it monthly to the município (including nil returns), as defined by the Câmara Municipal de Loulé.

Local short-term-rental rules

At this review, no municipal AL containment-area regulation was found for Loulé; registration follows the national prior-communication regime.
Under Decreto-Lei n.º 76/2024, municipalities with more than 1,000 AL establishments must deliberate on whether to exercise this power — confirm the current status with the Câmara Municipal de Loulé 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 Loulé?: In Loulé the municipal tourist tax is seasonal: €1 per person per night in the low season (November to March) and €2 in the high season (April to October), in force since 1 November 2024.
Do children pay the tourist tax in Loulé?: No. In Loulé, guests under 16 are exempt (higher than the usual 13-year threshold in other municípios).
How many nights are charged in Loulé?: The tax is due for up to 5 consecutive nights per person per stay.
Does the Loulé tax apply in Vilamoura and Quarteira?: Yes. The tax applies across the whole concelho of Loulé, including Quarteira, Vilamoura and Almancil.

Official sources

Reviewed on 25 June 2026.

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