EUROPEAN TOLLS

If you are planning on driving to a European lake it is more than likely you'll be driving on one of the many toll roads that link the major cities or through a country that requires the purchase of a mandatory vignette (road tax).

Below you will find all the details you need to know along with links to various resources to help you ensure you're covered.

Info on all European Toll locations & their costs: tolls.eu

European route specific toll calculator: Tollsmart

Automatic payment tags covering France, Portugal & Spain: emovis-tag

ROAD TOLLS

Normally paid by the kilometre although sometimes there can be flat charges for certain sections. Just turn up at the booth, roll down the window and pay up, either cash or a debit/credit card (but watch out for card charges). The payment method and/or vehicle type normally determines the lane to use.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, motorway toll price depends on vehicle category and travelled distance. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official website: jpautoceste.ba

Croatia

In Croatia, motorway toll price depends on vehicle category and travelled distance. There is an extra 10% seasonal charge when you travel throughout Croatia between c.16th of June and c.14th of September. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official website: hac.hr

France

Motorway toll price depends on travelled distance. As motorway networks are managed by different companies the level of charges vary dependent on the area. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official website: autoroutes.fr

Automatic payment tags covering France, Portugal & Spain: emovis-tag

Greece

Toll charges in Greece depend on category of the vehicle and driving distance. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official website: s.kathimerini.gr

Italy

Toll charges in Italy depends on category of the vehicle and driving distance. The average toll price is 9 € per 100 km. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official website: autostrade.it

Norway

Motorway toll price depends on vehicle category, divided into vehicles with weight up to 3.5 tonnes and over 3.5 tonnes. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must be equipped with an AutoPASS tag. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official website: autopass.no

Poland

Motorway toll price in Poland depends on vehicle category and travelled distance. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official websites: a1.com.pl, autostrada-a2.pl & autostrada-a2.pl

Portugal

Motorway toll price in Poland depends on vehicle category and travelled distance. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official website: brisaconcessao.pt

Automatic payment tags covering France, Portugal & Spain: emovis-tag

Serbia

Motorway toll price depends on vehicle category and travelled distance. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official website: putevi-srbije.rs

Spain

There are two types of motorways in Spain called Autovia and Autopista. Autopista (AP) motorways are charged and Autovia (A) motorways are free. Fee for passage of Autopista motorways depends on length of time and vehicle category. The average price is c. £ 8,08/ 100 km by car. More details can be found here.

Current toll rates can be found at the official website: autopistas.com

Automatic payment tags covering France, Portugal & Spain: emovis-tag

VIGNETTE STICKERS

Apply to the whole road network or just the ‘national network’ of motorways and some dual carriageways (expressways). Almost all countries that use vignettes sell a range, depending on the length of the visit, though one day/transit passes are no longer available. One week/ten days is the modern minimum, then one month/two-months and one year. The prices also vary by vehicle category – motorbike, car, minibus/motorhome, truck, etc.

Austria

Since 1997, vignettes are required for all vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes, driving on motorways and expressways (prefixed with letters A and S). Additional tolls are charged for certain motorway sections where tollgates and video tolling systems are installed. Several sections require drivers to buy electronic toll cards.

Available from more than 6,000 outlets in Austria and abroad as well as online here.

Bulgaria

Vignettes are required for all (except motorcycles) vehicles driving on all public roads, with the exception of streets in cities, towns and villages. Vignettes are usually valid from the time they are purchased, while some types can be marked to start from a future date.

Available in Bulgaria at most gas stations, at border crossings, or online here.

Czech Republic

Vignettes are required for the use of motorways and expressways by all vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes.

Available at many gas stations, at border crossings, or online here.

Hungary

Vignettes are required for all vehicles on motorways and expressways. Physical toll stickers were replaced with electronic vignettes and video tolling on 1 January 2008, the only physical item the purchaser receives is a control coupon.

Available in Bulgaria at most gas stations, at border crossings, or online here.

Moldova

Vignettes are obligatory for personal motor vehicles registered abroad, driving on public roads.

Available for purchase at border crossings or online here.

Romania

With the exception of motorcycles, vignettes are required for all vehicles driving on all national roads and motorways. Physical vignettes have been replaced with electronic ones since 1 October 2010.

Available at most gas stations and post offices, at border crossings, or online here.

Slovakia

Vignettes are obligatory for all vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes, driving on Slovak motorways.

Available at most gas stations and post offices, at border crossings, or online here.

Slovenia

Vignettes are obligatory for all vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes, driving on Slovenian motorways.

Available at most gas stations and post offices, at border crossings, or online here.

Switzerland

All travellers using motorways and expressways are required to purchase an annual vignette. Switzerland only offers a vignette valid for a year at CHF 40 (€35.75).

Available in and outside of Switzerland in bordering countries at post offices, petrol stations, garages, Customs and touring club offices or online here.