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Do I need to pay Congestion Charge if I live in central London?

by Rhyley Bryan

Do I need to pay Congestion Charge if I live in central London?

Moving in to the zone You will need to pay the full Congestion Charge until your discount has been approved. However, you may be entitled to a 90% refund of the charges you’ve paid while you have been waiting (subject to TfL’s terms and conditions).

Where does the London congestion charge zone start?

The Congestion Charge Zone covers most of central London including the City of Westminster, the City of London and parts of the London Boroughs of Camden, Lambeth and Southwark.

Do I have to pay Congestion Charge if I live in the zone?

People living within the congestion zone receive a 90 per cent discount on the charge, although you must be a registered resident to qualify. Blue Badge holders qualify for a 100 per cent exemption from the Congestion Charge but you must register with Transport for London and pay £10 before travelling.

How much Congestion Charge do you pay if you live in central London?

The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-22:00, every day, except Christmas Day (25 December). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay. Exemptions and discounts are available too.

How much is the congestion charge in London?

Introduced in 2003, London’s congestion charge is a simple system: a daily charge of approximately $16.20 for entering the 13-mile square congestion charging zone between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays.

What are the congestion charges in London?

except Christmas Day.

  • The Congestion Charge costs £15 if you pay in advance or on the same day.
  • Drivers now also have up to three days after the day of travel to pay the daily charge at a higher rate of £17.50.
  • or by telephone.

    • Do London residents have to pay the congestion charge?

    Many commuters who drive into central London during the week must pay the daily London Congestion Charge. However, if you are a London resident who lives in or near the Congestion Charging Zone, you can register for a residents’ discount, which offers a 90 percent discount of the Congestion Charge.

    Is there congestion charge on a weekend in London?

    The London Congestion Charge is a fee to drive in parts of central London (the Congestion Charge Zone) between 7am-10pm daily. There is no Congestion Charge: Monday to Sunday between 10pm-7am; Christmas Day (25 December 2021)