Cardiff Visitor Levy Starts 1 April 2027 at £1.30 a Night
Providers must already account for the levy on bookings made since 28 September 2026 for stays from 1 April 2027, plus added nights or guests. You pay the Welsh Revenue Authority, not the council.
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Cardiff’s visitor levy starts on 1 April 2027: £1.30 per person per night for most stays, paid by the accommodation provider to the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA). The clock has already started for hosts. Since 28 September 2026, Cardiff providers must account for the levy on bookings for stays from 1 April 2027, and on nights or guests added to older bookings (GOV.WALES, Visitor Levy checklist, last updated 9 June 2026).
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