Is congestion free on Sunday?

No, the London Congestion Charge is not free all day on Sunday. It applies from 12:00 to 18:00 on Sundays and bank holidays, with a charge of £18 for driving in the central zone during these hours. It is, however, free outside these times (before 12:00 and after 18:00).

Is congestion fee charged on Sunday?

Yes, there is a congestion charge on Sundays in London, but only between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM; it's free before noon and after 6:00 PM, with no charge on Christmas Day through New Year's Day. The charge applies 7:00 AM–6:00 PM on weekdays and 12:00 PM–6:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays, excluding the Christmas/New Year's break. 

How to avoid Congestion Charge on a Sunday?

To avoid the London Congestion Charge on a Sunday, you must either travel before 12:00 PM (noon), after 6:00 PM, use public transport, walk/cycle, or find parking outside the zone and use the Tube. The charge applies from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays, so arriving before noon or leaving after 6 PM avoids it entirely, as does not entering the zone at all during those hours. 

Do I have to pay ULEZ on Sunday?

To help clear London's air, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December). The zone operates across all London boroughs, and does not include the M25.

How much is the London congestion charge on a Sunday?

As of 2025 the standard charge is £15, Monday–Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday (and Bank Holidays), for each non-exempt vehicle driven within the zone, with a penalty of between £65 and £195 levied for non-payment.

Sunday morning 8:30 am traffic update: It's a mess out there

Why was I charged 17.50 for Congestion Charge?

The £17.50 charge is for paying the London Congestion Charge late, specifically up to three days after travel, acting as a penalty to encourage timely payment, with the standard charge being £15 if paid in advance or on the day; this late payment fee incentivizes drivers to use faster payment methods and avoid potential Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).

Is it free to park in London on a Sunday?

Parking for free is possible in London, but finding an available space can be practically impossible. Many of London's residential zones are free to park in from 11am Saturday and all day Sunday. Most can also be used free of charge on bank holidays, depending on the borough and street in question.

Is Tower Bridge part of the congestion charge?

Tower Bridge is part of the Inner Ring Road and as such is part of the proposed CCS boundary. As with the other bridge, Vauxhall Bridge, on the Inner Ring Road, there are alternatives both outside and within the proposed congestion charging scheme.

Is Heathrow in the congestion zone?

Find out more about paying the Congestion Charge, Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge, ULEZ and LEZ, and learn more about DVS. All roads within Greater London, those at Heathrow and parts of the M1 and M4 are included. However, the M25 is not included (even where it passes within the GLA boundary).

How to avoid Congestion Charge on weekends?

How do I avoid paying the London Congestion Charge? You can avoid paying the London Congestion Zone Charge by travelling between 18:00 and 7:00 Monday to Friday, and 18:00 to 12:00 Saturday to Sunday (and bank holidays). There is no charge between Christmas Day or New Year's Day, either.

Are Elephant and Castle in the congestion zone?

The London Congestion Charge zone covers eight square miles in the centre of the city, bounded by Euston Road and Marylebone Road in the north, Tower Bridge Road and Commercial Street in the east, Elephant and Castle and New Kent Road in the south, and Park Lane and Edgware Road in the west.

Can I drive into London on a Sunday?

You must pay the 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. Exemptions and discounts are also available.

What time does Sunday free parking start?

Sunday free parking times vary greatly by location, with some cities offering it all day (like Belfast), others starting at specific times like 10 am (Chichester), while many areas offer free parking in resident zones or council lots but charge in busy central zones, so you need to check your local council's rules, as it's generally free after 6 pm in some places and on Sundays in most residential zones.

Are ULEZ and congestion the same?

The Congestion Charge covers central London. The ULEZ operates across all London boroughs, and the M25 is not in the zone. The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges.

Where can I park in London without a Congestion Charge?

Q-Park has 8 secure car parks outside the congestion zone, conveniently located close to tube stations to assist you on your journey:

• Park Lane.
• Marble Arch.
• Queensway.
• Knightsbridge.
• Pimlico.
• St. John's Wood.
• Tower Bridge.
• Church Street.

Can you go into a congestion zone twice in a day?

The daily congestion charge

You only pay once a day. You can drive through multiple charge locations per day or any single charge location multiple times per day.

Are cars over 40 years old Congestion Charge exempt?

Although classic and historic vehicles over 40 years old are exempt from ULEZ, there are many newer than that which are now subject to the ULEZ charge.