How much does it cost to drive a car into central London?

The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay.



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Congestion Charge applies to most vehicles driving into central London between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

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London offers a vast, reliable (mostly) network of public transport. So unless you live in an area with little public transport, or very far away from a public transport station, travelling in London is fairly easy. Groceries are delivered by all supermarkets, so no need to get a car just for that.

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Traffic: Avoid driving in London during rush hour, which runs from 6-10 a.m. in the mornings and 4-6:30 p.m. in the evenings. For more information on London's traffic laws and regulations, see the official Highway Code.

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Car parks in London Parking in London can be difficult because space is limited. Various car parking companies operate car parks throughout London. NCP (National Car Parks) run many car parks in London, including at airports.

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Get an Oyster card This is an Oyster card, and it is an incredible 50% cheaper than buying single tickets or a paper travelcard. Check the Transport for London website to get an Oystercard. There's also a special visitors Oyster card available.

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On top of this, for drivers going to Heathrow there is a £5 drop-off charge and a minimum of £6 charge at short-stay car parks (or free for up to 30 minutes at long-stay car parks). Previously, there was no charge. Drivers have to either log on or phone up with their registration number to pay.

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As a Visitor You may drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes and with up to 16 passenger seats, provided your full licence or driving permit remains valid for up to 12 months from the date of entering Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales).

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It's a little bit harder than you would think. First of all the lanes in the UK generally are much narrower; you need to concentrate more just to stay in your lane and not hit the kerb (curb), you will tend to drive too close to the left as you try to keep the car central between the kerb and the lane markings.

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Tips for driving in the UK for the first time
  1. Remember your speed is in mph, not kph. ...
  2. Mirror, mirror, signal, manoeuvre. ...
  3. Get used to driving on the left side of the road. ...
  4. Check your insurance. ...
  5. Road tolls and congestion charges must be paid. ...
  6. Negotiating roundabouts. ...
  7. You must stop if you have an accident. ...
  8. Adjust your headlamps.


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