Oxford temporary congestion charge

Starting Wednesday 29 October there will be a temporary congestion charge on six roads in Oxford.

Cars with permits and all other vehicles can pass through the charge locations for free. If you don’t have a permit you will need to pay £5 per day to drive a car through the six congestion charge locations.

The locations and operating times

Marston Ferry Road and Hollow Way - Monday to Saturday at peak times between 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm

Hythe Bridge Street, St Cross Road, St Clement’s and Thames Street - Monday to Sunday from 7am to 7pm

There will be directional signs providing advance warning of the charging locations. Traffic signs will show when and where the congestion charge applies to cars. Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras will enforce the restrictions.

Permits types and how to apply

Oxfordshire residents can apply for permits with a limited number of day passes. Permits are available for blue badge holders, community health and care workers, mobile traders and many other groups, allowing them to drive through the charge locations without incurring a charge.

You can apply for and manage your permit online. Register for a free online account, select the permit you are applying for and upload the required documents. If you’re unable to apply online, you can apply by phone – 01865 519800.

Find out more about the different permit types and how to apply at oxfordshire.gov.uk/congestioncharge

How to pay the congestion charge

You can pay the charge online by midnight the day after you drive through one of congestion charge locations.

If you can’t pay online, you can pay by phone.

Find out more about the congestion charge, different permit types, how to apply for a permit or pay the charge at

oxfordshire.gov.uk/congestioncharge