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London Congestion Charge
The London Congestion Charge is a fee to drive in parts of central London (the Congestion Charge Zone) between:
Monday–Friday: 7am–6pm (07:00–18:00)
Saturday & Sunday and bank holidays: 12pm–6pm (12:00–18:00)
How much is the London Congestion Charge?
Important! The ULEZ is an additional charge for driving in London if you drive an older car, motorbike, van or moped.
The ULEZ zone expanded to cover (nearly) the whole of London in August 2023
The Congestion Charge is £15 per vehicle per day if you pay in advance or before midnight on the day you enter the zone. (Motorcycles and mopeds are exempt).
If you forget, you can still pay the fee up to three days later but the price increases to £17.50.
You can drive in and out of the congestion zone as many times as you like on the day — you only pay one fee.
Do I pay if I park in a car park in the Congestion Zone?
The charge only applies when you actually drive your car in the congestion zone during the congestion charge period (7am–6pm Monday–Friday, 12pm–6pm Saturday & Sunday).
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