Edinburgh becomes 1st 'tourist tax' city in Scotland

Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland
Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already used in Germany, Spain and Italy,
Edinburgh tourist tax confirmed with delay to transition period for firms
Councillors voted to push back the start of the visitor levy transition period to 1 October, later than the original proposal of 1 May. The delay means accommodation firms will have longer to prepare to collect levy funds for bookings made for 24 July 2026 onwards,
Major city introduces UK's first tourist tax - what it will mean for millions of visitors
We have listened to many voices and come to a conclusion that is sustainable, consistent with legislation and will enhance our city'
Edinburgh to introduce Scotland's first ‘tourist tax’
Edinburgh is to introduce Scotland’s first ever visitor levy, adding a 5% tax to overnight hotel stays. The fee, agreed by councillors in a virtual meeting, is expected to raise up to £50m a year to reinvest in the city. Businesses will need to apply the levy to any advance bookings made from 1 October 2025 for stays on or after 24 July 2026.
Everyone saying the same thing as UK's 'best' city introduces huge new '£50m tourist tax'
But while councillors are understandably excited about a maximum £50 million annual boost to their finances, commentators on social media are all raising the same concern about overnight stays in the city frequently ranked among the best in the UK and the world.
Edinburgh to tax tourists for overnight stays
Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing the first charge of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Controversial tourist tax approved in Edinburgh despite warnings
A five per cent charge will be levied on hotels, B&Bs, campsites and accommodation let through websites such as Airbnb
Tourist tax for Edinburgh visitors one step closer as council considers 5% levy
The plans being considered by the City of Edinburgh Council would see overnight tourists charged a 5% levy - which the council has said could raise £50m a year.
Edinburgh takes historic decision to introduce UK's first comprehensive tourist tax
Councillors in Edinburgh have made the historic decision to make the Capital the first place in the UK to introduce a comprehensive city-wide tourist tax.
Edinburgh becomes first city in Scotland to introduce tourist tax
Edinburgh has become the first council in Scotland to approve a visitor levy. Councillors voted in favour of introducing the measure, which will see a charge introduced on those staying in overnight accommodation throughout the capital, at a special meeting on Friday.
UK’s First Tourist Tax: How Edinburgh Plans to Raise £50 Million Annually
The first tourist tax to be imposed in the UK will be a 5% overnight stay fee for tourists to Scotland’s capital starting in 2026. This project, which is expected to bring in£50 million a year, attempts to solve financial difficulties in a city that is frequently listed as one of the best places to visit in the world.
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Edinburgh council extends booking date for visitor levy
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