Can I drive into Stockholm without paying the congestion tax?
Most cars pay the congestion tax automatically per passage on weekdays. The charge is 11–45 kr per passage depending on time and season, with a daily cap of 135 kr in high season (105 kr in low season, e.g. July). The tax applies on weekdays, roughly 06:00–18:29, and weekends and days before holidays are free. Payment is invoiced monthly from camera reading, with no toll booths. Buses over 14 tonnes, motorcycles, emergency vehicles and diplomatic cars are exempt, and people with a disabled parking permit can apply for an exemption. Foreign-registered vehicles are also liable to pay.
📋 The rules
- 11–45 kr per passage depending on time and season
- Daily cap: 135 kr high season, 105 kr low season
- Charged weekdays ~06:00–18:29; weekends free
- Invoiced monthly from camera reading
- Buses, motorcycles and emergency vehicles are exempt
🔓 Exceptions
- Emergency vehicles, buses over 14 tonnes, motorcycles and diplomatic cars are exempt
- People with a disabled parking permit can apply for exemption at the Tax Agency
- In July and low season a lower daily cap applies
⚠️ Penalties & fines
If the tax is not paid in time a supplementary charge of 500 kr applies. Unpaid debt goes to the Enforcement Authority, which adds a 600 kr base fee.
📎 Official sources
- Transport Agency · Congestion tax Stockholm →
- Transport Agency · Exemptions →
- Tax Agency · Congestion tax →
❓ Frequently asked
How much is the Stockholm congestion tax?
11–45 kr per passage depending on time and season, with a daily cap of 135 kr in high season.
When is the congestion tax charged?
On weekdays, roughly between 06:00 and 18:29. Weekends and days before holidays are free.
Must motorcycles pay?
No. Motorcycles are exempt, as are buses over 14 tonnes, emergency vehicles and diplomatic cars.
Must foreign-registered cars pay?
Yes, they are liable and are invoiced, although not all countries are reached in practice.
What happens if I don't pay?
A supplementary charge of 500 kr applies, and unpaid debt goes to the Enforcement Authority with a 600 kr base fee.
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