Ilhabela Delays Charging Tourists Up to R$ 140 Per Day, Easing the Burden for Drivers Wanting to Visit One of the World's Most Incredible Beaches

Ilhabela Delays Charging Tourists Up to R$ 140 Per Day, Easing the Burden for Drivers Wanting to Visit One of the World’s Most Incredible Beaches

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 21/01/2026 at 20:35

Ilhabela adiou a taxa de turista de até R$ 140 reais, a partir de 22/01, alegando ajustes na plataforma de cobrança; veja valores por tipo de veículo, isenções e o que muda para quem visita a cidade brasileira.

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Ilhabela Postponed The Tourist Fee Of Up To R$ 140 Starting From 01/22, Citing Adjustments To The Billing Platform; See Values By Vehicle Type, Exemptions, And What Changes For Those Visiting The Brazilian City.

Ilhabela was set to start the tourist fee this Thursday (22), but the city hall pulled the handbrake at the last minute. The reason? The billing platform still wouldn’t be “smooth” enough to charge the tourist fee without a headache — and this directly affects those planning to visit the Brazilian city in the coming weeks.

So far, there is no new date for the start of the billing. The mayor of the municipality is Toninho Colucci (PL).

Electronic Billing Platform: How Ilhabela Plans To Charge The Tourist Fee

The municipality’s idea is to charge electronically, linked to the vehicle. In practice, the charge will be made when the vehicle leaves the island.

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Tourist Fee In Ilhabela: Values By Vehicle Type (Complete Table)

When the billing resumes, the values will be as follows (according to the type of vehicle):

Motorcycles: R$ 10
Vehicles (passenger cars, vans, and kombis): R$ 48
Vans: R$ 70
Trucks: R$ 70
Minibuses: R$ 100
Buses: R$ 140

Who Does Not Pay: Exemptions For Residents And Neighboring City

The fee will not affect vehicles registered in Ilhabela or in São Sebastião (the closest city to the island).

Ferry Crossing: Extra Cost Besides The Tourist Fee

Important: in addition to the fee, the driver still pays for the ferry from São Sebastião to Ilhabela.

For passenger cars, the fare ranges from R$ 19.00 to R$ 28.50, varying according to the time and day of the week. The ferry operates 24 hours and payment is made only on the way (São Sebastião → Ilhabela). The city hall itself recommends checking details on the SEMIL/Travessias website.

Behind The Return Of The Billing: Oil Royalties, Budget, And History

The TPA has existed in Ilhabela since 2007, but was suspended in 2020, during the pandemic. The project to resume the billing was proposed by the city hall and approved by the City Council in September 2025.

In the project’s justification, there is mention of a “sharp decline in oil royalty revenue” and the need for budget readjustment, with contingency measures.

A detail that delayed the schedule: the fee was supposed to resume in December, but the State Court of Accounts (TCE) pointed out irregularities in the bidding that would choose the company responsible for the billing. The tender was adjusted and the bidding was redone.

Ilhabela Is Not Alone: Other Brazilian Cities Also Charge Fees. In addition to Ilhabela, other cities on the São Paulo coast also adopt this type of charge, such as Ubatuba, São Sebastião, and Guarujá.

And you, are you for or against the tourist fee in Ilhabela? Leave a comment with your opinion — and if this content helped you, share it with someone who is planning to visit the municipality!

Ilhabela Delays Charging Tourists Up to R$ 140 Per Day, Easing the Burden for Drivers Wanting to Visit One of the World’s Most Incredible Beaches

Ilhabela Postponed The Tourist Fee Of Up To R$ 140 Starting From 01/22, Citing Adjustments To The Billing Platform; See Values By Vehicle Type, Exemptions, And What Changes For Those Visiting The Brazilian City.

Electronic Billing Platform: How Ilhabela Plans To Charge The Tourist Fee

Tourist Fee In Ilhabela: Values By Vehicle Type (Complete Table)

Who Does Not Pay: Exemptions For Residents And Neighboring City

Ferry Crossing: Extra Cost Besides The Tourist Fee

Behind The Return Of The Billing: Oil Royalties, Budget, And History

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Ilhabela Delays Charging Tourists Up to R$ 140 Per Day, Easing the Burden for Drivers Wanting to Visit One of the World’s Most Incredible Beaches

Ilhabela Postponed The Tourist Fee Of Up To R$ 140 Starting From 01/22, Citing Adjustments To The Billing Platform; See Values By Vehicle Type, Exemptions, And What Changes For Those Visiting The Brazilian City.

Electronic Billing Platform: How Ilhabela Plans To Charge The Tourist Fee

Tourist Fee In Ilhabela: Values By Vehicle Type (Complete Table)

Who Does Not Pay: Exemptions For Residents And Neighboring City

Ferry Crossing: Extra Cost Besides The Tourist Fee

Behind The Return Of The Billing: Oil Royalties, Budget, And History

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China is building an artificial island in the middle of the sea, covering 20 km², to construct the largest offshore airport in the world, the Dalian Jinzhouwan. This $4.3 billion project is anchored on more than 3,000 pillars embedded in the rock beneath the ocean and is scheduled to open in 2035.

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