Key levy details
- Levy rate
- 5%
- Cap
- 5 nights
- Effective from
- 24 July 2026
- Advance booking cutoff
- 1 October 2025
- Provider retention
- 2%
City of Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh Visitor Levy Guide for STL Operators
Understand Edinburgh visitor levy timelines, rates, caps, booking cutoffs, and practical tracking steps for short-term let operators.
What operators should track
- Accurate accommodation charge per booking in pence.
- Check-in and check-out dates so nights subject to levy are calculated correctly.
- Booking date for cutoff handling where the scheme requires it.
- Any exemption status and supporting notes for auditability.
- Quarter totals: levy collected, provider retention, and council amount due.
LevyTrack is a compliance tracking tool, not legal advice. Always check current rules with your local council and visitor levy guidance before filing returns.