ULEZ · Charge
London

ULEZ · ChargeLondon

London has two charges: Congestion Charge (£18/day in the centre) and ULEZ (£12.50 for non-compliant vehicles). Both are paid online.

Where the rules apply

Legend
  • ULEZ — all Greater London· ONS / OGL
  • Congestion Charge — central zone· OpenStreetMap

Boundaries from official open data, simplified for page speed. For the exact legal limit use the official site linked below.

Congestion Charge
Cost:
£18 per day
When:
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm · Sat–Sun noon–6pm
Where:
Central London: the City, West End, Westminster
Fine:
£180 (£90 if paid within 14 days)

How it works: Pay online or via Auto Pay on the Transport for London site by 11:59pm on the third day after travel. Cameras read the plate: there are no barriers.

Official site
ULEZ
Cost:
£12.50 per day if non-compliant
When:
24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day
Where:
All of Greater London, out to the M25 boundary
Fine:
£180 (£90 if paid within 14 days)

How it works: Check the plate on the official TfL checker: Euro 4 petrol and Euro 6 diesel cars pay nothing. UK hire cars are nearly always compliant.

Official site