Capri's record summer 2026 for international shopping: the season is getting longer
Capri's season is getting longer: between April and September 2026, tax-free spending by non-EU visitors rose 11%, with the strongest growth in spring and September. A useful signal if you are choosing when to go.
At a glance
- Period
- April–September 2026, Global Blue data
- Tax-free spending
- +11%, shoppers +7%
- Average spend
- About €2,800 (+4%)
- Longer season
- April–May +39%, September +18%, high summer +4%
- Top market
- United States, 55% of spending
- Ferries
- Summer bookings +27% (Ferryhopper)
What the data say
- Capri is Italy's top summer destination for tax-free shopping and among the top five in Europe.
- Across the whole period it ranks fourth in Italy, behind Milan, Rome and Florence.
- International shoppers rose by more than 3,000.
These figures cover purchases by non-EU tourists, not all visitors. They still show a trend: the shoulder months are growing faster than the height of summer.
| Period | Spending compared with 2025 |
|---|---|
| April–May | +39% |
| High summer | +4% |
| September | +18% |
Who comes to Capri
- United States: 55% of spending, up 11%.
- Latin America: 10% of spending, +15%.
- Arab countries: 9% of spending.
- China: spending +34%.
Global Blue assisted over 15,000 tourists: half were on their first visit. Capri also leads on ferries: Ferryhopper says it was Italy's most-booked island in summer 2026, with 53% of tickets bought in the final week.
What it means for visitors
- April–June and September–October are still the best periods, but they are no longer empty months.
- Avoid peak hours: the island is busiest between 11:00 and 16:00.
- If you live outside the EU, Capri has a Global Blue Lounge at Via Le Botteghe 12/A for tax-free paperwork: check it is open before you go.
Tip: if you choose September or spring, take a morning ferry and buy your ticket in good time, especially at weekends.
Plan your trip
- Capri from Napleswhat to see, how to get there, costs
- Events and seasons in Capriwhen to go
- Getting around Caprifunicular, buses, taxis and boats
- Ferries to the islandsports, times and companies
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Capri?
April to June and September to October. The 2026 data show these are the months now growing, spring most of all.
Is Capri crowded in September?
Less than in July and August, but the season is stretching: tax-free spending rose 18% in September 2026. The busiest hours remain 11:00 to 16:00.
How much do tourists spend in Capri?
Among non-EU tourists using Global Blue tax-free, average spending is about €2,800. That is not the average for all visitors.
Where can I claim tax-free in Capri?
Global Blue has a lounge for non-EU tourists at Via Le Botteghe 12/A. During the season it opened daily 11:00–20:00: check whether it is open in winter.
Where to stay in Capri
11 places to stay in Capri on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
