How do I pay congestion charge to drive into London?


How do I pay congestion charge to drive into London? You'll need to pay the London Congestion Charge each day you drive in the Congestion Charge area from 7am until 6pm Monday – Friday (not public holidays). You can pay the London Congestion Charge either online or by phone. Simply visit cclondon.com or phone 0343 222 2222 to pay the Congestion Charge.


Can I pay Congestion Charge without an account?

Pay online You can pay the Congestion Charge online with TfL. You don't need to register or create a password but you do need to enter your vehicle registration number and the country of registration. Payment is made by credit or debit card. Do not use other websites to pay.


Do taxi drivers in London pay Congestion Charge?

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.


Is there a Congestion Charge to drive into 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.


What happens if I pay Congestion Charge by mistake?

The rules for refunds of paid congestion charges as set out in the Scheme Order are the same whatever payment method is used. Refunds are only available for unused future days of monthly (20 day) and annual (252 day) charges. Refunds are not available for any part of daily or weekly (5 day) charges.


How do I check if I need to pay ULEZ?

carwow's free ULEZ checker uses your vehicle's registration to tell you if your vehicle is compliant and whether you'll need to pay the £12.50 ULEZ charge. The ULEZ expanded in August 2023 and now covers most of London within the M25.


How do I pay for entering the ULEZ zone?

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.


How do I pay congestion when traveling to London?

You'll need to pay the London Congestion Charge each day you drive in the Congestion Charge area from 7am until 6pm Monday – Friday (not public holidays). You can pay the London Congestion Charge either online or by phone. Simply visit cclondon.com or phone 0343 222 2222 to pay the Congestion Charge.