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Portsmouth Clean Air Zone: do I need to pay?

Portsmouth runs a Class B Clean Air Zone in the south-west of the city. Private cars, vans and motorcycles are not charged.

No, cars and vans don’t pay the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone. Only non-compliant taxis and private hire vehicles (£10 a day) and HGVs, buses and coaches (£50 a day) are charged.

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Do cars pay the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone?

No. Portsmouth’s zone is Class B — the narrowest of any English charging zone. Cars, vans and motorcycles are never charged.

Who pays the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone?

Taxis and private hire vehicles that don’t meet Euro 4 (petrol) or Euro 6 (diesel) pay £10 a day. HGVs, buses and coaches that don’t meet Euro VI pay £50 a day.

How do I pay the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone charge?

  1. Use the government’s Drive in a Clean Air Zone service — it covers every Clean Air Zone in England.
  2. Enter the registration and choose the zone and the date(s) you drove in.
  3. Pay by card. You can pay up to 6 days before, on the day, or by 11:59pm on the sixth day after you drove in. You can also pay by phone on 0300 029 8888.

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Driving a taxi or lorry in Portsmouth?

Cars and vans aren’t charged, but older taxis, buses and lorries are. EveryDrive spots when you enter the zone, tells you whether your vehicle is charged, and reminds you within the 6-day payment window.

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Frequently asked questions

Do cars pay the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone?

No. Private cars aren’t charged in Portsmouth’s Class B Clean Air Zone.

Do vans pay the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone?

No. Vans aren’t charged either — only non-compliant taxis, private hire vehicles, HGVs, buses and coaches.

How much is the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone for taxis?

£10 a day for non-compliant taxis and private hire vehicles.

Charge details last updated 28 September 2026. Charges and rules can change — always confirm on the official scheme website before you pay. EveryDrive is not affiliated with any scheme operator.