When is congestion tax charged in Gothenburg?
Weekday hours, peak periods and the days with no tax.
Short answer
Congestion tax in Gothenburg is charged on weekdays from 06:00 to 18:29, with the highest amount at 07:00–07:59 and 15:30–16:59. There is no tax on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, the day before a public holiday or in July, and between 18:30 and 05:59 the amount is SEK 0, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.
Why
- Tax is normally charged on weekdays, Monday to Friday, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.
- The table runs from 06:00 to 18:29, and between 18:30 and 05:59 the amount is SEK 0, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.
- The Swedish Transport Agency lists Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, the day before a public holiday and July as days with no tax.
Details
SEK 22 applies at 07:00–07:59 and 15:30–16:59, SEK 16 in the shoulder periods and SEK 9 in the middle of the day. The maximum is SEK 60 per vehicle and day. Stockholm has its own rules, see the congestion tax basics, and for parking in Swedish cities see what happens if you get a Europark parking fine.
Tip
The day before a public holiday is free in Gothenburg, unlike in Stockholm, where the days before Good Friday, Ascension Day, All Saints' Day, 1 May and the National Day are charged.
What may differ
Stockholm uses the same weekday window but also charges the first five weekdays of July.
Common misconception
Gothenburg charges congestion tax all year round, including July.
What actually happens
July is free of congestion tax in Gothenburg, according to the Swedish Transport Agency and the Act on congestion tax.
People also ask
- What are the congestion tax hours in Gothenburg?
- When does the Gothenburg congestion tax start?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check the Swedish Transport Agency before you drive.
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