United Kingdom to start charging tourists 1 .31 pound daily tourist tax

December 2, 2025 2:01am CST
It looks like a small money but it could still reduce the number of people visiting the United Kingdom annually. The UK ill start charging a little over 1 pound daily to tourist who intend to be in the country even for few days. Will this really affect tourism in the UK?
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@LadyDuck (488375)
• Italy
2 Dec
I do not believe this will affect tourism in the UK, but being charged $ 100 to visit the US National Parks could surely affect tourism there. Only NON American will be charged.
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@rsa101 (40524)
• Philippines
3 Dec
Taxes are measures that every state implements to raise revenue and regulate various aspects of governance. As long as the rates remain fair for everyone, they are unlikely to deter tourists who are willing to bear the additional fees required to enjoy foreign destinations. The key factor lies in the manner of implementation. If these taxes are incorporated in such a way that they are less noticeable within the overall cost, tourists are less likely to object. However, if the rates become excessively high, it could influence tourists to choose other destinations that are more affordable yet still enjoyable.
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3 Dec
Im sure most tourists wil overlook the small fee.
@AmbiePam (107652)
• United States
2 Dec
I wouldn’t think it would matter.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2677)
• Eldoret, Kenya
2 Dec
Such charges are likely to discourage tourists who wish to visit the country
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3 Dec
That's kind of too small to discourage tourists.