The fee will be capped at seven consecutive days and is scheduled to come into force in 2026. View on euronews

The city of Edinburgh is the latest to join the expanding trend of addressing the challenges brought about by tourism via a tourist tax.

The tourist tax for visitors to Edinburgh will be set at 5%, after final details for the proposed levy were confirmed. City councillors will now decide whether to back the new tax - which would take effect from 24 July 2026 - at two meetings later this month.