Venice will extend its day-tripper tax next year, increasing the number of days on which tourists have to pay to enter the city and doubling the fee to €10 for last-minute visitors, announced Mayor Luigi Brugnaro, reports Euronews.

The new tax will be applied every Friday through Sunday and on holidays from April 18 to July 27, for a total of 54 days.

That's almost double the number of days it was applied this year. Tourists who don't make reservations up to four days in advance will pay €10 instead of the usual €5.

The tax will be in force during peak hours, from 8.30am to 4pm.

Mayor Brugnaro stressed that this tax aims to help Venice and its citizens battle overtourism and avoid huge influxes of visitors during crowded holidays and weekends.