Is Gatwick Airport in the ULEZ zone?


Is Gatwick Airport in the ULEZ zone? Stansted, Luton and Gatwick airports are all situated outside of the ULEZ zone, meaning you may not get hit with the £12.50-a-day charge, unless you are travelling from or thought any of the London boroughs.


Can I drive into London without paying?

If you do not pay the Congestion Charge, you will be fined £160. Most drivers with disabilities are exempt from the Congestion Charge, as are motorbikes, mopeds and bicycles. Most vehicles also need to meet the requirements of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) or pay a daily £12.50 charge.


Who needs to pay ULEZ in London?

Drivers of vehicles that don't meet certain emission standards need to pay a daily charge to drive in the zone. The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December).


Do taxi drivers have to pay the ULEZ charge?

London-licensed taxis are exempt from ULEZ charges.


How can I avoid ULEZ in London?

Here's a run-down of what you can do to avoid the ULEZ charge:
  1. Buy a petrol car. ...
  2. Buy a diesel car. ...
  3. Buy a classic car. ...
  4. Buy an electric car. ...
  5. Buy a motorbike. ...
  6. Other ways to avoid paying the ULEZ charge. ...
  7. Other ULEZ exempt vehicles. ...
  8. Yet more ways to not pay ULEZ charges.


Do people who live in ULEZ get a discount?

The discount will be available to those who live within the ULEZ and in designated areas next to the boundary where the Congestion Charge residents' discount applies. There are currently 16,289 vehicles registered for the residents' Congestion Charge discount and therefore eligible for the ULEZ 'sunset period.


How do I know if I went through low emission zone London?

So make sure you either check the ULEZ map before travel or enter the postcode of your destination in our ULEZ postcode checker. Keeping up to date with ULEZ updates is worth knowing for residents, commuters and drivers alike. From 29th August 2023, the ULEZ area has been expanded to cover all London.


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.


What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to London?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to London is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 47 min. How do I get from Gatwick to London the fastest? The fastest way to get from Gatwick to London is to train. Taking this option will cost £10 - £27 and takes 32 min.


Is Gatwick part of Oyster Zone?

Gatwick has no Oyster fare zone and specific fare cap, your Oyster is just debited for the fare between Gatwick and London.