How much does it cost to drive into the Centre of London?

Congestion charge is the fee you have to pay when you drive in and out of the Congestion Charging Zone (CCZ) in London. It is a daily, £15 charge which means you can enter and exit the congestion charge zone as many times as you'd like, and the charge will remain the same for that single day.



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The ULEZ operates across all London boroughs, and the M25 is not in the zone. The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges. As well as ULEZ and LEZ charges, you may also need to pay the Congestion Charge.

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The short answer is yes - Heathrow Airport will be a part of the Ultra Low Emission Zone, so you will need to make some considerations for your journey.

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You must pay the Congestion Charge if you drive a combustion-engined vehicle, including hybrids, into London during its operating hours. However, beginning in December 2025, even drivers of zero-emission vehicles will be compelled to pay.

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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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The ULEZ is enforced by cameras that are able to read your number plate as you drive anywhere within the zone and will automatically detect whether or not your vehicle meets the ULEZ emissions standards. As with the congestion charge, drivers can pay in advance or on the day of travel online using the TfL site.

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How do I know if I've entered the congestion charge zone? The congestion charge zone is signposted as you enter with a white 'C' in a red circle. This will be displayed on signposts and on road markings.

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