Stirling tourist tax
3% of the accommodation price on the first 7 nights, from June 2027.
Starts June 2027Last checked 13 October 2026
Stirling · estimate
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Who pays
- All paid overnight accommodation in the Stirling Council area
Who doesn't pay
- Nights 8 and over in the same stay
- People using the accommodation as their only or main home
- People receiving certain disability benefits, and carers receiving Carer's Allowance (pay first, then claim a refund)
- Stirling Council residents
Good to know
- The council consulted on a 5% rate. VisitScotland now lists the approved rate as 3%.
Common questions
How much is the tourist tax in Stirling?
3% of the accommodation price on the first 7 nights, from June 2027.
When does the tourist tax in Stirling start?
Starts June 2027.
Who doesn't have to pay the tourist tax in Stirling?
Nights 8 and over in the same stay. People using the accommodation as their only or main home. People receiving certain disability benefits, and carers receiving Carer's Allowance (pay first, then claim a refund). Stirling Council residents.
Is there a limit on how many nights you pay for in Stirling?
Yes. The tax is only charged on the first 7 nights of a stay.
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
- Glasgow 5% of the accommodation price from 25 January 2027, with no limit on nights
- West Dunbartonshire 5% of the accommodation price for stays from 1 July 2027