Gwynedd Visitor Levy Consultation

Consultation period: 20 May - 15 July 2026

 

Purpose of the consultation

Following a decision by Cyngor Gwynedd’s Full Council meeting on 14 May 2026, Cyngor Gwynedd is moving forward to consult on the possibility of introducing a Visitor Levy in the county.

We would like to hear your views as residents, businesses, visitors or stakeholders so that they can be considered in our discussions.

Cyngor Gwynedd has not yet made a decision on whether to introduce a levy, but the documents on this page explain how a Levy could be implemented locally.

 

What is the Visitor Levy?

The levy would be a daily charge paid by people staying overnight in visitor accommodation, such as hotels, holiday cottages, bed and breakfasts, and campsites. Its aim is to support communities, culture and the Welsh language, businesses, facilities, and the local environment by reinvesting the income back into the area.
View more information about the visitor levy

 

Levy rates

  • Tent pitches and shared accommodation (such as hostels and dorms) 75p +VAT per person, per night (£0.90 including VAT)
  • Most types of accommodation (such as hotels, B&Bs, self catering and caravans) £1.30 +VAT per person, per night (£1.56 including VAT)


Exemptions from the levy

You will not pay the Levy if you:

  • are under 18 staying in a tent or shared accommodation (such as hostels or dormitories)
  • stay more than 31 nights in a single booking
  • are staying in emergency or temporary housing arranged by the local authority


Relevant document

 

Have your say

It is important that you read all the documents above before you complete the questionnaire.

Online questionnaire: Have your say

 

Paper copies are also available at Gwynedd libraries and Siopau Gwynedd

To request a paper copy, contact us:

 

Information sharing sessions

Stakeholder sessions will be held during the consultation period. 

If you would like to receive updates, contact us to register your interest:

We will share updates via the Business Bulletin and on this webpage.

You can also register to be a part of the Gwynedd and Eryri Partnership, where (when relevant) visitor levy updates will be given via e-mail and during the partnership meetings.