In a number of European countries you pay tolls to use tunnels, bridges, roads and ferries. There are different ways to pay for these. For one country you buy a vignette online, in another country payment is via license plate registration and for yet another country you buy a toll box before departure.
In this blog we will give you information about tolls in Europe in the countries where most campers go. Make sure you arrange the payment in advance, otherwise we will receive the invoice and/or fine and charge €35 administration costs. Check the route you have planned well before departure and the country information that goes with it, for example the ANWB, to discover what you need for your trip and what you need to arrange in advance. This way you are informed and you avoid extra costs.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands has no toll roads, but you do have to pay for some tunnels. For camper travellers it is useful to know in advance where tolls apply and what you arrange for them before departure.
Western Scheldt tunnel (Zeeland Flanders ↔ South Beveland)
- Toll payment for campers with a height of more than 3 meters.
- Pay at the Toll Square, north of the Western Scheldt.
- Website for more information.
Kiltunnel (Dordrecht ↔ 's‑Gravendeel)
- You pay at the tunnel.
- Website with information.
Blankenburg Tunnel / Maasdelta Tunnel (A24)
- Payment for this tunnel is made online via e-tol.nl.
- Payment can be made up to 7 days in advance and 3 days (72 hours) afterwards.
- This is followed by a fine.
- There are no toll booths, license plate recognition is done via cameras.
Norway, Sweden, Denmark
- Automatic toll collection via license plate recognition.
- Registration via EPASS24.com, this allows you to link your license plate and pay automatically.
- More information about Tolls in Scandinavia can be found in another blog on our website.
France
- France is introducing a fully electronic toll system on more and more motorways; Péage en flux libre.
- With a toll badge you pay easily and automatically, without stopping. This way you avoid long queues.
- A toll badge is an electronic device for your camper. With this you automatically pay the costs of toll roads in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy.
- If you do not have a toll badge, it is also possible to pay the toll online. For this, please visit aliae.com of sanef.com.
- Failure to pay tolls on these routes can result in a fine of €90 to €375.
Italy
- In Italy you can pay your toll at toll gates with a toll badge, a credit card or cash
Austria
- You can purchase the digital vignette for campers up to 3.5 tonnes online or at gas stations
- Type Family Plus double beds (above 3.5 tons) must use GO box , an electronic box that calculates per kilometer
Switzerland
- You can purchase the mandatory digital vignette online or at gas stations
- Campers >3.5 tons (Family Plus double beds) must pay a daily toll using the 'Schwerverkehrsabgabe' form at the border, a gas station or via an app
Czech Republic
- Automatic toll collection via license plate recognition.
- You can buy the digital vignette for campers online via electronic-vignette.cz.
- Failure to pay tolls on these routes can result in high fines and administration costs.
Slovenia
- In Slovenia, all motorways and expressways are toll roads.
- For campers up to 3.500 kg you can buy an e-vignette online (e-wine).
- Campers heavier than 3.500 kg (Family Plus double bed type) must have a toll badge (DarsGo system) to use.
- Sales via official apps or at gas stations.
Spain and Portugal
- Mix of toll roads and free highways.
- De toll badge works here too.
The ANWB Onderweg app
This handy app offers everything for a pleasant trip abroad. Such as up-to-date information about traffic jams and expected toll costs on your route. But also the cheapest petrol stations, both at your destination and on your route. You can also search and book a campsite. In short, indispensable during your camper holiday.
ANWB on the road app