Glasgow tourist tax
5% of the accommodation price from 25 January 2027, with no limit on nights.
Starts 25 January 2027Last checked 13 October 2026
Glasgow · estimate
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Who pays
- Hotels, hostels, guest houses and B&Bs
- Self-catering accommodation
Who doesn't pay
- Exemptions are set in the council's scheme. Check its user guide before you travel.
Good to know
- Accommodation providers keep a small share of the levy to cover their costs.
- We assume the levy is worked out on the price before VAT, as the Scottish law sets out. Untick the VAT box if your price has no VAT.
Common questions
How much is the tourist tax in Glasgow?
5% of the accommodation price from 25 January 2027, with no limit on nights.
When does the tourist tax in Glasgow start?
Starts 25 January 2027.
Who doesn't have to pay the tourist tax in Glasgow?
Exemptions are set in the council's scheme. Check its user guide before you travel..
Sources
We check every rate against these sources and update the page when they change.
Elsewhere in Scotland
- Aberdeen 7% of the accommodation price from April 2027, the highest rate in Scotland
- Edinburgh 5% of the accommodation price, on the first 5 nights of a stay
- Stirling 3% of the accommodation price on the first 7 nights, from June 2027
- West Dunbartonshire 5% of the accommodation price for stays from 1 July 2027