Which Welsh councils charge the Visitor Levy?
Each council in Wales decides for itself whether to charge the Visitor Levy. So far, Cardiff is the only one: it charges the levy on stays from 1 April 2027.
Where each council stands
- Cardiff charges the levy on stays from 01/04/2027.
- Isle of Anglesey: Decided in September 2026 not to introduce a levy for now.
- Gwynedd: Put its levy plans on hold in September 2026.
- Conwy: Deferred its decision on a levy in September 2026.
- Other councils haven't confirmed a levy yet.
The WRA's list of councils charging the levy or consulting on it shows Cardiff charging, and no councils consulting.
Wherever you are in Wales, you still need to register your accommodation by 31 March 2027.
Cardiff
- The levy applies to stays from 1 April 2027.
- Providers must start accounting for it from 28 September 2026: bookings made from then for stays from 1 April 2027 include the levy, and so do extra nights or guests added to existing bookings.
Work out your Cardiff levy with StayTally: add your booking files and get your figure for the quarter, in your browser.
The rates
- £1.30 per person per night for most accommodation: holiday lets, B&Bs, hotels, self-catering, glamping, and caravan or campervan pitches. Everyone counts, including children.
- 75p per person per night for tent pitches, and shared rooms in hostels, bunkhouses, bothies or dormitories. Under-18s don't pay at this rate.
How a council brings in the levy
A council can only introduce the levy after consulting residents and local businesses. If it goes ahead, it must set up a Visitor Levy Partnership Forum with local tourism organisations, and publish a notice. Bookings made before six months after the notice is published don't include the levy, so providers get time to prepare.
We add councils to StayTally as soon as they confirm a levy.
Sources
- Check if a local council charges Visitor Levy (gov.wales)
- Visitor Levy in Wales (gov.wales)
- Visitor Levy transitional provisions (gov.wales)
- Council decisions in North Wales, September 2026: reported by Nation.Cymru.
Last checked against the Welsh Revenue Authority's guidance: 20 October 2026.
StayTally is a calculation aid, not tax advice. Check your council's website for the latest position.