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City tax in the United Kingdom

All places in the United Kingdom we have data for: rate, payment, maximum nights and child exemption.

In short Edinburgh: 5 % of the room price Depends on booking Liverpool: £2 per room/night Depends on booking London: none Unclear + 2 more places in the table

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PlaceRatePaymentMax. nightsChildrenSource
Edinburgh 5 % of the room price Depends on booking 5 – Find hotels in Edinburgh →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06
Liverpool £2 per room/night Depends on booking – – Find hotels in Liverpool →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06
London none Unclear – – Find hotels in London →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06
Manchester £1 per room/night Depends on booking – – Find hotels in Manchester →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06
Wales none Unclear – – Find hotels in Wales →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06

No guarantee. Rates change; what counts is what the hotel or municipality charges. Source and check date are shown for each entry. Rates checked on 2026-10-06.

Frequently asked questions

How high is the city tax in the United Kingdom?

It depends on the place. Examples from our overview: Edinburgh: 5 % of the room price; Liverpool: £2 per room/night; Manchester: £1 per room/night.

Is the city tax included in the hotel price?

It is not the same everywhere. Depends on booking: Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester; Unclear: London, Wales.

Do children pay city tax?

We have no child exemptions on record in the United Kingdom. Please ask the hotel.