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Hi all, picking up car in central London, do I need to pay congestion charge when leaving city, how do I pay it ?

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Whether you pick up the car in the city center or not, if not, you don't need to pay the congestion fee. When entering the first zone, there will be a red "C" mark, if you see it, you need to pay, and you can pay before 24:00 on the same day, without the need to purchase in advance.

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