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Tourist Tax
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5%surcharge on paid overnight accommodation
Rules & Money
Edinburgh began charging a 5% visitor levy on overnight stays, holiday lets included, in July 2026
The City of Edinburgh Council projected the new tourist tax on overnight stays would raise up to £50 million annually to reinvest in local infrastruct
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9.50 eurosBarcelona tourist accommodation nightly tax rate
Fees
Catalonia tourist tax increase raised Barcelona short-term rental fees in April 2026
On April 1, 2026, Catalonia raised tourist apartment taxes, pushing Barcelona's total nightly fee to 9.50 euros and dedicating 25% of revenue to housi
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