The daily cap on an Oyster card varies depending on the travel zones you journey through in London.
Understanding Oyster Card Daily Cap Limits
The Oyster card daily cap represents the maximum amount you will be charged for all your journeys within a single day (from 4:30 AM to 4:29 AM the next day). Once you reach this cap, any subsequent journeys you make within that same daily period will not incur additional charges, effectively making them free.
The specific daily cap amount is determined by the maximum travel zones covered by your journeys on a given day.
Here are the Oyster card daily cap limits based on the zones of travel:
| Zones Covered | Oyster Daily Cap |
|---|---|
| Zones 1 - 2 | £8.10 |
| Zones 1 - 3 | £9.60 |
| Zones 1 - 4 | £11.70 |
| Zones 1 - 5 | £13.90 |
How the Daily Cap Works
- Automatic Application: The daily cap is automatically applied by the Oyster system. You do not need to take any special action; simply tap your Oyster card on entry and exit as usual.
- Cost Management: This feature helps you manage your travel expenses, ensuring that your public transport costs for a day do not exceed a set amount, regardless of the number of journeys taken.
- Zone-Dependent: It's important to note that the daily cap increases as you travel through more zones. The table above specifically details the caps for journeys within Zones 1 through 5, which cover most of central London and immediate surrounding areas.
