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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

First UK city-wide tourist tax begins – here’s how much it will cost

Edinburgh has become the first UK city to charge visitors for staying overnight under official law - (Getty Images)

Edinburgh has become the first UK city to charge all visitors for staying overnight as a new tourist tax comes into force.

Starting from Friday, 24 July, all paid accommodation in the Scottish capital will charge a five per cent fee on top of the original booking cost, capped at five nights in a row.

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