How much is the congestion tax in Stockholm?
Amounts by time of day, season and the daily maximum.
Short answer
In Stockholm's inner city, congestion tax is SEK 11 to SEK 45 per passage depending on the time, with a daily cap of SEK 135 in high season. The cap is SEK 105 in low season, and the peak amounts on Essingeleden are a little lower, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.
Why
- In the inner city a passage costs SEK 11 between 09:30 and 14:59 and SEK 45 at 07:00–08:29 and 16:00–17:29 in high season, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.
- The highest total per vehicle and day is SEK 135 in high season and SEK 105 in low season, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.
- High season runs from 1 March to the day before Midsummer Eve and from 15 August to 30 November, and low season is the rest of the year, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.
Details
On 28 October 2026 high season applies, and it lasts until 30 November. In low season the peak passage costs SEK 35 instead of SEK 45, and on Essingeleden the peak is SEK 40 in high season and SEK 30 in low season. The first period, 06:00–06:29, costs SEK 15 in both seasons. All passages in a calendar month are collected into one tax decision. For the hours the tax applies, see the congestion tax basics.
Tip
The middle of the day is the cheapest time: SEK 11 per passage between 09:30 and 14:59. Parking is a separate matter, see how many minutes over the time you can park in Stockholm.
What may differ
Amounts differ between the inner city and Essingeleden and between high and low season. Motorcycles are among the vehicles that are automatically exempt.
Common misconception
Congestion tax in Stockholm is a flat fee per day.
What actually happens
The amount depends on the time of each passage, from SEK 11 to SEK 45 in the inner city, and only the daily maximum is fixed, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.
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Sources
Prices and fees change, so check the Swedish Transport Agency before you drive.
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