This UK city will soon charge tourist tax. Where else in Europe do you have to pay to visit?

Manchester will soon become the first UK city to charge a tourist tax.

The northwestern English city will introduce the new fee from 1 April 2023.

The nightly charge will apply to all visitors who stay in an apartment, hotel or guesthouse in the city centre.

Revenue from the ‘City Visitor Charge’ will be invested in cultural and tourism initiatives, such as events and festivals. It will also be used to improve street cleanliness and the tourist experience.

The charge is expected to rake in around £3 million (€3.4 million) per year.

How much will Manchester’s tourist tax be?

Manchester’s tourist tax will be set at £1 (€1.14) per room, per night.

It will apply to all hotels and short stay serviced apartments in the city centre with an annual rent value of £75,000 (€85,000) or more.

Properties in the loosely defined Manchester Accommodation BID zone will be subject to the charge. Currently this includes 73 properties, mostly within the Manchester and Salford Inner Ring Road.