iHow it is calculated
The levy is the accommodation cost times the local rate:
levy = accommodation × rate
A £500 stay at a 5% visitor levy = £25.
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Taxes · Updated 2026
Tourist Tax Calculator
Estimate a tourist or visitor levy as a percentage of your accommodation cost, at the rate you set.
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Enter the accommodation cost and the local rate.
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25.00£
Cost500.00 £
Levy 5.00%−25.00 £
Total475.00 £
The UK has no national tourist tax, but visitor levies are being introduced locally — for example Scotland’s Visitor Levy (a percentage of the accommodation cost, e.g. 5% in Edinburgh from 2026). Set the rate for your destination.
Accommodation cost 500.00 £ × 5.00% = Levy 25.00 £, Total 475.00 £Indicative tax figures, not advice. This applies a single rate you set — real duty/tax may depend on product, location, band or reliefs. Check the rate in force for your case. Instant in-browser calculation, no account.
⚖︎ Results are for informational purposes and do not constitute tax advice. For specific situations, consult a licensed accountant or the relevant tax authority.
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?Frequently asked questions
Is there a tourist tax in the UK?
There is no national one, but local visitor levies are being introduced — Scotland’s Visitor Levy lets councils charge a percentage of accommodation cost (Edinburgh set 5% from 2026). Other cities are consulting.
What is it charged on?
A percentage of the accommodation cost for the stay. Rules and rates are set locally.
Can I set my own rate?
Yes — enter the rate for your destination.
Does it include VAT?
The levy is usually calculated on the accommodation charge; VAT is separate. Check the local rules.
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