How much does Edinburgh’s tourist tax cost? Everything we know

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEdinburgh has become the first UK city to charge all visitors for staying overnight, charging a five per cent fee on all paid accommodation, capped at five nights in a row.The visitor levy, which came into effect on 24 July, applies to bookings made from 1 October 2025 for stays on or after the effective date, and covers various accommodation types including hotels, hostels, and holiday lets. The tax is projected to raise up to £50m annually, which will be reinvested into the city for the benefit of both tourists and residents, according to The City of Edinburgh Council. Initial investments from the levy include funding for Edinburgh's Festival Carnival, festival city ambassadors and a city centre policing unit.Council leader Jane Meagher said: “This is such an important moment for our city – and for our residents and visitors. It’s the result of a huge amount of work over many, many years and I am proud to be the first local authority in the UK to push ahead with a city-wide visitor levy scheme.”In fullFirst UK city-wide tourist tax begins – here’s how much it will costMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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