Tourist Tax in Ponta Delgada: A Complete Guide for Hosts (2026)
If you host guests in Câmara Municipal de Ponta Delgada., whether through Airbnb, Booking.com, or your own website, you are legally required to collect and declare the municipal tourist tax (Taxa Turística Portugal).
Quick Summary
What: €2 per person per night (13+), max 7 nights
Who must register: All hosts in Ponta Delgada, within 30 days of starting
Where to register: iTAXAS platform (via the municipal portal)
What you need: NIF, IBAN, address, contact details
When to declare: Monthly (or per your chosen periodicity), by end of following period
Past months: Register and submit backdated declarations as soon as possible
Support: apoio@iTAXAS.pt | 707 451 451 (weekdays 9am–7pm)
Automate it: EazyAL handles calculations and XML submission for you
This guide walks you through everything you need to know — what it is, how to register, how to collect it, how to calculate it, and how tools like EazyAL and iTAXAS can make the whole process nearly automatic.
What Is the Tourist Tax?
The tourist tax is a small fee charged per person, per night, added on top of the accommodation price. It applies to all guests staying in tourist establishments and local accommodation (alojamento local) in municipalities where the tax is in force — including Ponta Delgada.
The main purpose of the tax is to fund local infrastructure that supports tourism: roads, public spaces, environmental preservation, and the promotion of local commerce and services. As tourism grows, so does the pressure on local resources, and the tourist tax exists to help the municipality keep pace.
In Ponta Delgada, the rate is €2 per person per night, applicable to guests aged 13 and over, up to a maximum of 7 consecutive nights per stay. Stays beyond 7 nights are not charged additional tax. Always verify the current rate with the Câmara Municipal de Ponta Delgada, as rates can be updated.
Who Needs to Register?
Any tourism operator or local accommodation host operating in Ponta Delgada must register on the municipal electronic platform. This includes Airbnb hosts, Booking.com listings, and any other short-term rental. You are required to register within 30 days of starting your activity.
How to Register on iTAXAS
The municipality of Ponta Delgada uses the iTAXAS platform to manage tourist tax registration, declarations, and payment. The platform is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Step 1 — Go to the platform. Access iTAXAS through the municipal portal. You will see the "TAXA TURÍSTICA DO MUNICÍPIO" homepage.
Step 2 — Click "Registo" (Register). This starts the registration process. You can also log in using an existing Google account, a .GOV account (Cartão de Cidadão via AUTENTICAÇÃO.GOV), or a Microsoft/Outlook account.
Step 3 — Fill in the registration form. You will need to provide:
Business name (exactly as it appears in your Tax Authority records)
NIF (your tax identification number)
IBAN (your bank account number for payment processing)
Website (if applicable)
Country (auto-fills as Portugal)
Charge collection periodicity: choose Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual, or Annual
Declaration reporting periodicity: choose Monthly, Quarterly, or Semi-annual
Contact name, address, parish, postal code, email, and phone number
You will also need to confirm whether you are VAT exempt, accept the terms and conditions, and tick the data consent checkbox. Then click Submeter (Submit).
Step 4 — Set your password. After submitting, you will receive an email with a link to set your password. This link is valid for 24 hours. Your password must be at least 10 characters long and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Click Submit to complete registration.
Step 5 — Log in. Once your password is set, go back to the iTAXAS portal and log in using your email and password. You are now registered and can access all platform features.
Tip: You can associate more than one property (economic agent) to the same email address. Simply register again using the same email for each additional property.
How to Collect the Tax from Guests
The tourist tax is an additional charge on top of the accommodation price. You collect it directly from guests at check-in or at the time of booking, depending on your preferred method. For Airbnb hosts in Portugal, Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax automatically in some municipalities — check your Airbnb host settings to confirm whether this applies to Ponta Delgada.
For bookings made directly or through other channels, you collect the tax yourself. It is good practice to display the tourist tax clearly in your listing and on any booking confirmations so guests are not surprised.
How to Calculate the Tax
The calculation is simple:
Tourist tax = number of guests (aged 13+) × number of nights (max 7) × €2
Some examples:
A couple staying for 3 nights: 2 people × 3 nights × €2 = €12
A family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children aged 10 and 15) staying for 5 nights: 3 eligible people (the 2 adults + the 15-year-old) × 5 nights × €2 = €30
A group of 3 staying for 10 nights: 3 people × 7 nights (capped) × €2 = €42
Children under 13 are exempt. No tax is charged beyond the 7th consecutive night of the same stay.
When Is the Declaration Due?
Declarations must be submitted according to the reporting periodicity you chose when registering. For most hosts, this is monthly, meaning you submit your declaration for the previous month within the period defined by the municipality. As a general rule, monthly declarations should be submitted by the end of the following month.
The platform sends email alerts and reminders, so you will be notified when a declaration is due. Pay attention to these — late declarations can lead to penalties.
What About Past Months?
If you have already been hosting guests but have not yet registered or declared, you need to act as soon as possible. The requirement is to register within 30 days of starting activity, but if that window has passed, you should still register and submit backdated declarations for the months you have been operating.
Log into iTAXAS, register your accommodation, and then submit declarations for each past reporting period. The platform allows you to submit past declarations. If you are unsure how to handle a specific period, contact the Câmara Municipal de Ponta Delgada or reach out to iTAXAS support directly.
iTAXAS support is available through ACIN iCloud Solutions, Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm. Phone: 707 451 451. Email: apoio@iTAXAS.pt.
EazyAL + iTAXAS: Making It Automatic
If managing monthly declarations manually feels like one more thing to deal with, this is where EazyAL comes in.
EazyAL is a SaaS tool built specifically for local accommodation hosts that automates the tourist tax reporting process end to end. Rather than manually counting guests, calculating tax, and logging into iTAXAS each month, EazyAL pulls your occupancy data, calculates the tax for you, generates the required XML declaration, and sends it directly to iTAXAS with a single click — or even automatically on your behalf.
The workflow is: your guests check in, their data flows into EazyAL, EazyAL does the maths, and at the end of the month your declaration is ready. You review it and hit "Send production XML." That's it.
For hosts managing multiple properties or simply wanting to reduce their admin, EazyAL removes the most time-consuming parts of tourist tax compliance. You stay on top of your obligations without the monthly scramble.
Staying compliant with the tourist tax is not complicated once you are set up — and with EazyAL taking care of the monthly reporting, it barely takes any time at all.
Note: Tax rates and rules are subject to change. Always confirm current requirements with the Câmara Municipal de Ponta Delgada.
