Birmingham Clean Air Zone charge
Birmingham's is a Class D zone, so older cars pay too. There are no barriers or toll booths, and you won't be told you've driven in, so it's up to you to check and pay. Here's how.
When do I have to pay by?
Pay on the official Birmingham Clean Air Zone site
We don't take payments. That link goes to GOV.UK's own page.
The charge
| Vehicle | Daily charge |
|---|---|
| Cars, taxis and vans | £8 |
| Coaches, buses and HGVs | £50 |
| Motorcycles and mopeds | Free |
You don't pay if your vehicle is diesel Euro 6, petrol Euro 4, gas Euro 6, a hybrid whose engine meets those standards, or fully electric. Check your number plate on GOV.UK.
When it applies: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year. A charging day runs midnight to midnight.
How to pay Pay by 11.59pm on the sixth day after you drive in the zone
- Online with the government's Clean Air Zone service on GOV.UK
- By phone: 0300 029 8888 (Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm)
- If you were given a medical centre voucher after an eligible visit, redeem it within 6 days instead of paying
Can you pay in advance? Yes, up to 6 days before you travel.
Forgot to pay?
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Penalty Charge Notice | £120 |
| Paid within 14 days | £60 |
| Charge certificate (if you do nothing) | £180 |
You have 28 days from the date of service to pay or challenge a PCN. You need the penalty reference (it starts with KW) and your number plate.
Notices go to the registered keeper of the vehicle, so if you borrowed or hired a car, the letter goes to the owner or hire company first.
Who doesn't pay, and discounts
- Vehicles that meet the standards, and motorcycles: no charge
- Vehicles with a disabled or disabled passenger tax class, ultra low emission, historic or military vehicles: exempt nationally, automatically
Birmingham also has its own local exemptions and financial incentives, which you apply for through Brum Breathes.
Questions
How much is the Birmingham Clean Air Zone charge?
£8 a day for cars that don't meet the standards. You don't pay if your vehicle is diesel Euro 6, petrol Euro 4, gas Euro 6, a hybrid whose engine meets those standards, or fully electric. Check your number plate on GOV.UK.
How do I pay the Birmingham Clean Air Zone charge?
Online with the government's Clean Air Zone service on GOV.UK; By phone: 0300 029 8888 (Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm); If you were given a medical centre voucher after an eligible visit, redeem it within 6 days instead of paying. You must pay by 11.59pm on the sixth day after you drive in the zone.
What is the deadline to pay the Birmingham Clean Air Zone charge?
By 11.59pm on the sixth day after you drive in the zone. Yes, up to 6 days before you travel.
What happens if I don't pay the Birmingham Clean Air Zone charge?
Penalty Charge Notice: £120; Paid within 14 days: £60; Charge certificate (if you do nothing): £180. You have 28 days from the date of service to pay or challenge a PCN. You need the penalty reference (it starts with KW) and your number plate.
Who doesn't have to pay the Birmingham Clean Air Zone charge?
Vehicles that meet the standards, and motorcycles: no charge; Vehicles with a disabled or disabled passenger tax class, ultra low emission, historic or military vehicles: exempt nationally, automatically.
Is there a discount on the Birmingham Clean Air Zone charge?
Birmingham also has its own local exemptions and financial incentives, which you apply for through Brum Breathes.
Sources
- Brum Breathes: Charges and operation
- Brum Breathes: How to pay the Clean Air Zone fee
- Brum Breathes: Have you received a Clean Air Zone penalty charge?
- GOV.UK: Clean Air Zones
Run by Birmingham City Council (Brum Breathes). Checked on the operator's own website on 16 October 2026. Charges change, so check the official site before you travel. Spotted a change? Email hello@airportdropoff.co.uk.
Going to the airport?
Drop-off and pick-up charges at airports in the area, from each airport's own website.