Covent Garden is within the Congestion Charge Zone. If travelling by car, for specific directions it is best to use a satnav, but please be aware that the route may take you in and out of the Central London Congestion Charge zone. It is best to approach Central London using the excellent public transport.
Which areas of London are in the congestion zone?
London’s Congestion Charge Zone covers the following areas:
- Barbican.
- Bloomsbury.
- Borough.
- Charing Cross.
- City of London.
- Clerkenwell.
- Covent Garden.
- Euston.
How can I check if I entered the congestion zone?
Can I check if I entered the Congestion Charge zone? You can check the Congestion Charge zone on the TFL website to find out exactly which areas of London are included in the zone and whether you’ve driven in them, in which case you’ll need to pay.
Where does the congestion zone start?
It covers approximately the area from Kings Cross in the north to Vauxhall in the south, and Paddington in the west to Whitechapel in the east. All roads around the perimeter of the zone are monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. There is an interactive map of the Congestion Charge zone.
Is there Congestion Charge in Covent Garden? – Related Questions
How do I know if I need to pay Congestion Charge?
You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel. You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank holiday (inclusive).
How can I avoid paying Congestion Charge?
How do I Avoid the Congestion Charge?
- Time your visit so that you will only be driving after 6pm on weekdays or at the weekend.
- Download a free parking app, or check the parking notices and drive around to find pay and display bays, as they are the ones that are usually free at particular times.
What postcodes are in the congestion charge zone?
Which postcodes are in the Congestion Zone? The following postcodes are within the London Congestion Zone: EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, SE1, SW1, W1, WC1 and WC2.
Is Congestion Charge free after 10pm?
The Congestion Charge operates 7am-10pm every day except for Christmas day. That means you can travel through the zone before 7am or after 10pm without paying the charge.
Is Westfield Stratford in the congestion zone?
PARKING. Please note Westfield Stratford City is inside the newly expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Please visit the Transport for London website to check your vehicle’s status and whether or not you are required to pay to enter the zone. As part of our commitment to your safety, all Car Parks have gone cashless
Do you have to pay Congestion Charge if your car is parked?
The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges. As well as ULEZ and LEZ charges, you may also need to pay the Congestion Charge. The Congestion Charge operates 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.
What happens if you forget to pay congestion?
If the penalty charge is not fully paid within 28 days of the date of service, then the penalty charge you have to pay increases by 50% of the full penalty charge. A Charge Certificate is then sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle. You have 14 days from the date of service in which to pay this increased amount.
Are there cameras inside the congestion zone?
The Congestion Charge is enforced by fixed cameras and we don’t have mobile cameras such as vehicle mounted systems, but we do have cameras that can be relocated as and when required.
Where can you park to avoid Congestion Charge in London?
If you need to travel into central London, you can park and use the tube for the the last few miles to avoid charges.
Congestion Zone
- Park Lane.
- Marble Arch.
- Queensway.
- Knightsbridge.
- Pimlico.
- St. John’s Wood.
- Tower Bridge.
- Church Street.
How much is the London congestion charge?
The Congestion Charge is a £15 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.
What cars are Congestion Charge exempt?
Only zero-emission cars have been exempt from the Congestion Charge, such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. However, from December 2025, even drivers of zero-emission vehicles will be required to pay the congestion charge.
Do you pay ULEZ if parked?
Even if you make a short trip inside the zone using a vehicle that doesn’t meet the ULEZ emissions standards, you need to pay the £12.50 daily charge. This includes residents of the ULEZ. However, you don’t need to pay the ULEZ charge if you are parked inside the zone and don’t drive.
What age cars are exempt from ULEZ?
Historic vehicles
This date moves forward on a 40-year rolling system. For example, when the ULEZ launched in April 2019, vehicles built before 1979 were eligible to apply for historic vehicle tax class. All vehicles that have a historic vehicle tax class will be exempt from the ULEZ.
How do I know if I have driven in the ULEZ zone?
Other than ULEZ signage throughout the chargeable area, there are no toll booths or barriers. The only way you will know if you have driven through the ULEZ area without paying is when the official letter comes through your letterbox!
What happens if you live inside the ULEZ?
What happens if you live in the ULEZ? If you are a resident in the zone and registered for the Congestion Charge discount, you will have a grace period whereby you will not have to pay the ULEZ charge until October 2021. This is to give you time to ensure your vehicle is compliant.
How much is ULEZ charge per day?
Most vehicles need to meet the ULEZ emissions standards or you must pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive inside the zone.