What is the new congestion charge in 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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You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive).

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Avoiding a congestion charge can be simple, if you follow the below suggestions:
  1. Plan Your Visit Properly. ...
  2. A Free Parking App. ...
  3. Congestion Charge Zone Map. ...
  4. Avoiding The CC Zones. ...
  5. Be Aware of Driving Surroundings. ...
  6. Opt For a Low Emission Car. ...
  7. Alternative Transportation. ...
  8. The Tube.


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Private hire vehicles (PHVs), including taxis, are not exempt from the Congestion Charge. PHV drivers and operators need to pay the Congestion Charge if they travel within the zone during charging hours.

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Paying the London Congestion Charge: A guide for Uber, PCO and private hire drivers. Driving passengers around London can be challenging, especially when you're navigating the Congestion Charge Zone. As an Uber, PCO or private hire driver, you'll need to pay the charge like everyone else.

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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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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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That means you won't need to pay the fee if you drive into a congestion zone in an electric car, so that can save some real money if you regularly drive in the city. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are not exempt from the charges, and you'll have to pay if you drive in congestion charge zones.

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Critics say it leads to economic burdens faced by the communities that abut areas of congested traffic. Another criticism of congestion pricing is that it may harm low-income users more than other demographic groups, just as regressive tax systems do.

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