Payments can be made via phone at 0845 9001234 or online at www.cclondon.com. Enterprise can also add it to your rental agreement for the first and last day of your rental at a charge of £20 per day. Any other days in between need to be paid by the renter.
How do I pay Congestion Charge on a rental car?
You can pay the London Congestion Charge either online or by phone. Simply visit cclondon.com or phone 0343 222 2222 to pay the Congestion Charge. Hire cars are not exempt from the Congestion Charge and it is your responsibility to pay it whether you are from the UK or abroad.
What is the easiest way to pay the Congestion Charge?
The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay. Exemptions and discounts are also available. If your vehicle does not meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards, you must also pay the ULEZ charge.
Are hire cars exempt from Congestion Charge?
As a result, private hire vehicles entering the Congestion Charge zone between 07:00 and 22:00, will need to pay the £15 daily charge. See our Congestion Charge page for more information about the charge and how to pay.
How do I pay London congestion charge without an account?
Settling the Charge by Phone or App
The TFL has a dedicated hotline that you can call to make your congestion-charge payments. If you’re calling from within the UK, the number for TFL payments is 0343 222 2222. If you’re calling internationally, dial +44 20 7649 9122.
Is there an app to pay Congestion Charge?
Terms and conditions for using the Pay to drive in London app. The information is used for the operation of our London Road User Charging schemes, including the Congestion Charge, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Low Emission Zone (LEZ). Also see our Road User Charging privacy page.
Do private hire drivers pay Congestion Charge?
Unfortunately, private hire vehicles are not exempt from the Congestion Charge. You still have to pay the Congestion Charge if you travel within the zone during charging hours.
How do I pay Congestion Charge without an account?
Pay online
You can pay the Congestion Charge online with TfL. You don’t need to register or create a password but you do need to enter your vehicle registration number and the country of registration. Payment is made by credit or debit card. Do not use other websites to pay.
How do I know if I drove through Congestion Charge?
How do I know if I drove in the congestion zone? You can check the congestion charge zone on the TFL website and this will inform you if you need to pay. The congestion zones themselves work by using cameras to capture the registration plates of those driving there.
How do I check if I have to pay Congestion Charge?
If you already have an account, sign in to Pay to drive in London to check if a discount or exemption applies to your vehicle – and what charges you would need to pay.
This tool checks for:
- Congestion Charge.
- Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
- Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
- Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Safety Permit.
Does Avis pay Congestion Charge?
If you collect your rental car from Avis locations within the congestion zone during charging hours, Avis will purchase the permit for the first calendar day (will be added to the total price). For additional days, if you are driving within the zone when the charge is in force, you will be liable to pay.
Can I drive a rental car in London?
Information On Renting a Car in the UK
As an American, you do not need an international driver’s license to rent a car/drive in the UK. You will, however, need your passport and a valid, state-issued driver’s license to present when renting your car.
Can you drive through London without paying Congestion Charge?
London road user charging
You may need to pay the Congestion Charge, ULEZ and LEZ daily charges to drive inside London. You will need to meet the standards for the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) or Low Emission Zone (LEZ), or pay all of the charges mentioned in the relevant table. Discounts and exemptions may apply.
What is the fine for not paying Congestion Charge?
If after that time the driver hasn’t paid, a penalty charge notice (PCN) will be issued for £160 but this is reduced to £80 if it is paid within 14 days.
What happens if I pay Congestion Charge by mistake?
The rules for refunds of paid congestion charges as set out in the Scheme Order are the same whatever payment method is used. Refunds are only available for unused future days of monthly (20 day) and annual (252 day) charges. Refunds are not available for any part of daily or weekly (5 day) charges.
Can Uber go into central London?
How the Central London Fee works. A £1.50 Central London Fee will be added to every trip that starts, ends or passes through the Congestion Charge zone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the following services: UberX.
Do NHS staff have to pay Congestion Charge?
The NHS organisation will reimburse you for the Congestion Charge provided that you are eligible. Transport for London (TfL) cannot reimburse you directly and you should not contact TfL to arrange your reimbursement.
What vehicles are exempt from central London Congestion Charge?
Since 25 October 2021, only zero-emission vehicles – such as EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – have been exempt from the Congestion Charge. From December 2025, however, even drivers of zero-emission cars will be required to pay.
What does a Congestion Charge camera look like?
A black and white camera takes a close-up image of the vehicle number plate, with a colour camera taking a wider ‘contextual’ image of the relevant vehicle. All our cameras have an integrated Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) computer system.
How long do you get to pay the Congestion Charge?
You can pay for the LEZ charge for up to three previous days, today or any day up to 90 days in the future.
What forms of payment does Avis take?
Forms of Payment
Avis accepts most major credit cards and charge cards, as well as Visa and Mastercard debit cards, as a form of payment at most U.S. locations. Learn the details of our payment and credit identification policy.