London Congestion Charge: Cost, Hours & Zone (2024)

The London Congestion Charge is £15 per day for most vehicles driven within the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ) (central London, bounded by the Inner Ring Road).

• Hours: 07:00–18:00 Mon–Fri; 12:00–18:00 Sat–Sun & bank holidays. Free between 18:00–07:00.
• Payment: Auto Pay (£10 annual reg, then £15/day auto-billed), online, app, phone. Must pay by midnight third charging day after travel.
• Exemptions/discounts: EVs (100% until Dec 2025), residents (90%), disabled (Blue Badge), motorcycles, NHs vehicles.
• Penalty: £180 (£90 if paid in 14 days) for non-payment.

Check TfL website for zone map, registration, and updates.