Fair price
Honda Civic
2018 Vtec Sr
PetrolManual47,764 mi2018
£200/yr
£244/mo
£10,495
cash
Durnford Motors·4.5 (179)· Southampton· 14 mi
Clean Air Zone (CAZ)
Portsmouth Clean Air Zone
Check whether your vehicle is charged in the Portsmouth CAZ, what you’d pay, and find compliant cars for sale nearby.
Officially this is the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone (CAZ). It's also commonly searched as the Portsmouth low emission zone, Portsmouth ULEZ or Portsmouth congestion charge — all names for this same scheme. Note that Portsmouth is not part of London's ULEZ, and this is an emissions rule rather than a congestion charge.
Private cars not chargedEnglandClass B
In operation since November 2021
Is your car compliant in the Portsmouth CAZ?
Enter your registration — free, instant, no sign-up. We’ll show your verdict for Portsmouth and every other UK Clean Air Zone and Low Emission Zone.
Portsmouth Clean Air Zone explained
The Portsmouth Clean Air Zone (CAZ), a Class B zone, has been enforced since November 2021. Its charge area: South-west Portsmouth (Portsea Island) – from the M275 entrance into the city south to Winston Churchill Avenue, including the Gunwharf Quays area. The zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Private cars and motorcycles are not charged in the Portsmouth zone. Charges apply only to older, non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs: £10 per day for non-compliant taxis and private hire vehicles; £50 per day for non-compliant HGVs, buses and coaches.
To check whether your registration is charged, enter it in the free checker above — it shows your Portsmouth verdict alongside every other UK Clean Air Zone and LEZ. If you drive a private car or motorcycle there is nothing to pay.
Daily charges
£10 per day for non-compliant taxis and private hire vehicles; £50 per day for non-compliant HGVs, buses and coaches.
Operating hours
24/7 (all day, every day)
Emission standards
Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches, HGVs to avoid charges.
Penalties
£120 Penalty Charge Notice (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for non-payment of the CAZ charge.
Portsmouth Clean Air Zone boundary & area
South-west Portsmouth (Portsea Island) – from the M275 entrance into the city south to Winston Churchill Avenue, including the Gunwharf Quays area.
Who is charged?
Private cars and light vans are not charged in Portsmouth’s CAZ. Only non-compliant taxis, private hires, buses, coaches, and HGVs are subject to charges.
Compliant in this zone
Cars for sale near Portsmouth
These cars meet this zone's emission rules — no daily charge to drive in.
Above market
Peugeot 2008
2015 Allure E-hdi
DieselManual62,396 mi2015
Band B · £20/yr
£145/mo
£5,495
cash
Durnford Motors·4.5 (179)· Southampton· 14 mi
Fair price
Volkswagen T-Roc
2019 S Tsi
PetrolManual47,955 mi2019
£200/yr
£262/mo
£11,595
cash
Durnford Motors·4.5 (179)· Southampton· 14 mi
Good price
Hyundai i20
2023 Premium Mhev Tgdi Auto
PetrolAutomatic14,277 mi2023
£200/yr
£313/mo
£13,995
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (169)· North Baddesley· 19 mi
Fair price
Renault Zoe
2022 Se Rapid Charge Ev 50
ElectricAutomatic50,866 mi2022
£200/yr
£179/mo
£7,995
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (169)· North Baddesley· 19 mi
Above market
Hyundai i20
2018 Se Mpi
PetrolManual66,188 mi2018
£200/yr
£184/mo
£7,995
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (169)· North Baddesley· 19 mi
Great price
Volkswagen Golf
2013 Se Bluemotion Technology Tdi
DieselManual90,887 mi2013
Band C · £35/yr
£119/mo
£4,495
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (169)· North Baddesley· 19 mi
Above market
Skoda Fabia
2021 Se Tsi
PetrolManual89,626 mi2021
£200/yr
£179/mo
£7,995
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (169)· North Baddesley· 19 mi
Towns covered
Portsmouth (City Centre/Portsea)
Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Spinnaker Tower
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth Clean Air Zone map
The map below shows the Portsmouth CAZ charge area. For the legally definitive boundary, always cross-check the official source before you travel.
Other UK Clean Air Zones
London (ULEZ)
£12.50/day for non-compliant cars.
Check zoneBirmingham CAZ
£8/day for non-compliant cars.
Check zoneBristol CAZ
£9/day for non-compliant cars.
Check zoneAberdeen LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneDundee LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneEdinburgh LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneGlasgow LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneOxford ZEZ Pilot
£4/day — applies even to Euro-compliant petrol & diesel.
Check zoneBath CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneBradford CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneSheffield CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneTyneside CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zonePortsmouth Clean Air Zone FAQs
Is Gunwharf Quays in the Portsmouth CAZ?
Yes. The Gunwharf Quays area and nearby Portsmouth Harbour are within the Clean Air Zone.
Is Southsea in the Portsmouth CAZ?
No. Southsea (the southern part of Portsea Island) is outside the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone boundary.
How do I check if my car is charged in the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone?
Enter your registration into the official government checker at gov.uk/clean-air-zones to see whether the Portsmouth zone applies to your vehicle. The zone's minimum emission standards are: Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches, HGVs to avoid charges.
What happens if I drive in the Portsmouth zone and don't pay?
£120 Penalty Charge Notice (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for non-payment of the CAZ charge. Paying the daily charge on time avoids a Penalty Charge Notice.
Are any vehicles exempt from the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone?
Private cars and light vans are not charged in Portsmouth’s CAZ. Only non-compliant taxis, private hires, buses, coaches, and HGVs are subject to charges. National exemptions typically cover historic (tax-exempt classic) vehicles and vehicles with a disabled tax class, and local exemption or support schemes vary — check the zone's official pages before travelling.
Which Euro emissions standard do I need for the Portsmouth zone?
Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches, HGVs to avoid charges. As a rule of thumb, petrol cars registered from 2006 (Euro 4) and diesel cars registered from September 2015 (Euro 6) meet these standards.
Which used cars are compliant with the Portsmouth zone?
Most petrol cars registered after 2006 (Euro 4) and diesel cars registered after September 2015 (Euro 6) are compliant, and private cars are not charged in the Portsmouth zone anyway. Motoring Today checks ULEZ/CAZ compliance on every listing and shows Portsmouth-compliant cars in stock on this page.
Are private cars charged in the Portsmouth zone?
No — the Portsmouth zone does not charge private cars. It applies to vehicles such as buses, coaches, taxis and HGVs: Private cars and light vans are not charged in Portsmouth’s CAZ. Only non-compliant taxis, private hires, buses, coaches, and HGVs are subject to charges.
When does the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone operate?
The Portsmouth zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Is the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone the same as London's ULEZ?
No — ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is a London-only scheme. Portsmouth has its own Clean Air Zone (Class B), with its own rules: Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches, HGVs to avoid charges. People often search "ULEZ Portsmouth", but the zone's correct name is the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone.
Is the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone a congestion charge?
No — a congestion charge applies to any vehicle driving in an area, regardless of emissions. The Portsmouth Clean Air Zone only charges vehicles that don't meet the zone's emission standard (Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches, HGVs to avoid charges.) — compliant and zero-emission vehicles enter free.