CAZ D · checked 10 November 2026
Bristol Clean Air Zone
The Bristol Clean Air Zone charges £9 a day for cars that don't meet the standard (petrol Euro 4, diesel Euro 6), 24 hours, every day. Checked 10 November 2026.
Will your car pay?
The rules
Bristol at a glance
| Type | Clean Air Zone, class D |
|---|---|
| Private cars | Charged if not compliant |
| Charge | £9 a day |
| Hours | 24 hours, every day |
| Standard for cars | Petrol Euro 4, diesel Euro 6 |
Official site: www.bristol.gov.uk
Popular diesels
Popular diesel cars: which years pass
Diesels are the cars most often caught out. As a rule, a diesel first registered from September 2015 meets Euro 6. Check yours by registration, not by age alone.
- Volkswagen Golf
50.9% of tested cars diesel · likely compliant from September 2015
- Nissan Qashqai
53.6% of tested cars diesel · likely compliant from September 2015
- BMW 3 Series
61.8% of tested cars diesel · likely compliant from September 2015
- Audi A3
50.5% of tested cars diesel · likely compliant from September 2015
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
61.9% of tested cars diesel · likely compliant from September 2015
- BMW 1 Series
56.1% of tested cars diesel · likely compliant from September 2015
Questions
Bristol questions
How much is the Bristol Clean Air Zone charge?
£9 a day for a non-compliant car.
When does the Bristol Clean Air Zone operate?
24 hours, every day
Which cars don't pay?
Petrol cars meeting Euro 4 (most from 2006), diesels meeting Euro 6 (most from September 2015), electric cars, and many cars over 40 years old in the historic tax class.
How do I check my car?
Enter your registration above for a free check, then confirm on the official zone checker before you travel.
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