Edinburgh Council Backs Tourist Tax

Published on August 23, 2024

Edinburgh has moved one step closer to being the first place in the UK to introduce a tourist tax, after the city’s lawmakers backed the measures. Under the draft plans agreed by councillors on Thursday, tourists would be charged a 5 percent tax on accommodation per night, capped at seven consecutive nights. Accommodations where the fee will be charged will include hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, and short-term lets such as those bookable on Airbnb. Campsite stays will be excluded. The next step in the process will be a 12-week public consultation where input will be sought from businesses, residents, and visitors and this will inform the details of the final scheme which will be agreed in January 2025. It is expected the Visitor Levy will come into force in the summer of 2026....

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