London Congestion Charge Calculator

Calculate annual Congestion Charge cost. Check EV and Blue Badge exemptions.

Last updated: April 2026 · Source: TfL — Congestion Charge

Annual Congestion Charge

£3,834.00

£319.50/month · £15/day

London Congestion Charge: £15/day, Mon-Sun 7am-6pm (excl. Christmas Day). Auto Pay saves vs daily payment. Zone: central London (roughly within the Inner Ring Road).

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

How It Works

The London Congestion Charge is £15 per day for driving within the Congestion Charge Zone in central London. The zone operates Monday to Friday, 7am-6pm, and weekends and bank holidays 12pm-6pm. Payment must be made by midnight on the day of travel or by midnight on the following charging day for a £17.50 late payment.

Certain vehicles are exempt or receive discounts. Electric vehicles (zero-emission capable) registered with TfL are exempt through the Cleaner Vehicle Discount. Residents within the zone receive a 90% discount. Blue Badge holders, licensed taxis, buses and some hybrid vehicles also qualify for exemptions or discounts.

Auto Pay can be set up to automatically charge your account each day your vehicle enters the zone, avoiding the risk of late payment penalties (£160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days). This calculator estimates your weekly and annual congestion charge costs based on how often you drive into the zone.

Example: Commuting into central London 4 days/week (petrol car)

  1. Daily charge: £15
  2. Weekly cost (4 days): £60
  3. Annual cost (48 working weeks): £2,880
  4. With Auto Pay: same cost, no penalty risk
  5. Zone resident discount (90%): £1.50/day = £288/year

Source: TfL — Congestion Charge

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the London Congestion Charge Calculator do?
Calculate annual Congestion Charge cost. Check EV and Blue Badge exemptions. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
Does this use current UK rates?
Yes. This calculator uses the latest UK rates for vehicle tax, fuel duty and other motoring costs as of the 2025/26 financial year.
Is this suitable for electric vehicles?
From April 2025, electric vehicles are no longer exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax). This calculator accounts for EV-specific rates where applicable.