The toll roads provide a quick way to cut between distances. This is the case in America as well as Europe. We know from experience how tolls prices vary according to location and this is the case in Europe.
To assist travelers navigating UK's toll roads, the car rental expert’s at Stress Free Car Rental are providing a guide to toll roads operating in Western Europe and how much they may end up spending.
A Stress Free Car Rental spokesperson points out it’s whether travelling for business or enjoying a road trip on the continent, it’s useful to plan ahead and research your journey in advance to take into account where there are toll roads in each country. Below are a number of highways, tunnels and bridges to be aware while driving in Europe.
Andorra - Andorra has the Tunel d’Envalira, a 2.9km tunnel which has a fee of €6.80 for passenger vehicles.
Belgium - Belgium also has a tunnel near Antwerp that charges for entry. The Liefkenshoek tunnel costs around €6 for passenger vehicles.
France - There are numerous charges for a variety of tunnels, bridges and motorways in France. The number of axles, mass and height of the individual vehicle are all taken into account when determining the charge owed. Cash, electronic unit and credit card are among the methods of payment you can use when at th e toll gates.
Ireland - There is a toll road on the motorway ring road around the Dublin M50, without toll gates, where motorists can pay electronically. There is a discount for electric and natural gas powered vehicles. Elsewhere in Ireland there are tolls at a number of other bridges, tunnels and motorways.
Luxembourg - Vehicles weighing over 12 tonnes need to pay a toll in Luxembourg which is paid through an electronic toll system.
Netherlands - Vehicles must pay to access two tunnels in this country. The charge for a passenger car at the Kiltunnel is €2 and the charge for a passenger car in the Westerschelde tunnel is €5. There is also a charge for vehicles weighing over 12 tonnes.
Portugal - Portuguese authorities charge vehicles at toll gates for a number of different routes in the country. Some motorways allow manual payment by cash or credit card while others must be pre-paid or require the journey to be purchased with an on-board unit or electronic toll collection tool. Examples of some of the toll prices include € 22.20 for cars and motorcycles along the A1 Lisbon to Porto route and € 22.50 for cars and motorcycles along the A2 and A22 Lisbon to Faro roads.
United Kingdom - In the UK, there are charges for some bridges and tunnels, plus part of the M6 motorway near Birmingham. There is also a congestion charge in place in London and Durham city centre. Tunnels and bridges which incur charges include the Mersey Silver Jubilee and the Dartford Crossing. Most offer electronic payment methods.
Thank you to Stress Free Car Rental for sharing this news. See their website for great rates and tips on travel.
Happy Travels!
By Leroy Worley
Photo Credits: Alex Vasey