The United Kingdom, you may recall, rather famously fled the EU coop a couple of years back. Now it's revealed the price tag for its own scheme, the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation): £10 (about $12.50) for two years.

In 2026, "entering" London by car involves two distinct fees: the Congestion Charge and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge. As of January 2, 2026, the daily Congestion Charge for the central zone has increased to £18 (or £21 if paid within three days after travel). Notably, 2026 marks the first year that electric vehicles (EVs) must pay this charge, though they receive a 25% "Auto Pay" discount, bringing their daily fee to £13.50. The ULEZ charge remains £12.50 per day for non-compliant (older petrol/diesel) vehicles and applies 24/7 across almost all of Greater London. Therefore, if you drive a non-compliant car into central London on a weekday during charging hours (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM), you could face a combined daily "entry fee" of £30.50. For tourists, the most cost-effective way to "enter" London in 2026 remains the extensive public transport network (Tube, bus, and rail), where daily price caps via contactless payment are significantly cheaper than driving and paying these environmental fees.