Motorway toll Portugal - information about toll collection, payment options
Tolls are collected at toll gates on motorways and apply to all types of vehicles, motorcycles, cars and vehicles with maximum permitted weight above 3.5 t. Toll roads are divided according to payment method, on some motorways manual payment is allowed and it is possible to pay toll by cash or credit card, in other cases motorway fees can only be paid via EasyToll, Via Verde or prepaid Toll Card, which operate on the principle of automatic recognition of the vehicle registration plate.
Indicative toll prices for some motorways
The toll price for travelling through Portugal can be found using the map application.
Breakdown of toll payment methods in Portugal
Toll motorways are divided into two types according to the method of toll collection, motorways where is possible to pay tolls manually and motorways for which tolls have to be paid by one of the automatic method. On the way through Portugal it is likely to go over motorways with both toll systems and to make automatic payment you will have to register in EasyToll (online or at registration points by motorways), or use any other of automatic payment methods.
An overview of the division of toll motorways is available in the form of map. Orange roads are charged with automatic payment system, thick grey with manual payment.
Manual Payment - allowed payment in toll gates by cash or credit card
- - Cash & Payment cards - issuers and currencies are not specified
- - EasyToll - payment card associated with vehicle licence plate
- - Via Verde - small monthly (plus transaction) fee is charged
- - Toll Card - prepaid card (€5, €10, €20, €40) + €1.32 fee
Automatic Payment - free flow with vehicle identification by registration plate
- - EasyToll - payment card associated with vehicle licence plate
- - Via Verde - small monthly (plus transaction) fee is charged
- - Toll Card - prepaid card (€5, €10, €20, €40) + €1.32 fee
Vehicle price categories
- C1) motorcycles and vehicles with a height above first axle up to 1,1 m
- C2) 2 axles vehicles with a height above the first axle 1,1 m and more
- C3) 3 axles vehicles with a height above the first axle 1,1 m and more
- C4) 4 axles vehicles with a height above the first axle 1,1 m and more
Tolls for vehicles weighing more than 3.5 t
For vehicles with a maximum authorised weight of more than 3.5 t apply the same charging rules as for passenger cars, i.e. division into motorways with the possibility of manual toll payment and those where only the EasyToll, Via Verde or prepaid Toll Card can be used for payment.
Map of the Portuguese motorway network
Toll payment in Portugal for most motorways. The division of motorways by method of payment is drawn on the map.
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Frequently asked questions about toll in Portugal
How tolls are collected in Portugal?
Tolls in Portugal are collected in toll gates on motorways. There are two types of toll system: one where drivers can use manual payment options and pay directly with a payment card or cash. The second is a free flow systém which accepts only automatic payment through one of the payment systems EasyToll (registration of payment card online or at registration points near motorways), ViaVerde or via a prepaid TollCard.
Automatic payment methods operate based on the recognition of the vehicle's license plate or an on-board unit. These payment methods can be used on all motorways in the country. For better orientation in the division of motorways, I recommend looking at a map.
What toll price category does my vehicle belong to?
Vehicle categories are divided according to a height above the first axle and the number of axles. Motorcycles and passenger cars with a height up to 1,1 m above the first axle belong to the first price category. Vehicles with two axles and a height above the first axle 1,1 m and more belong to the second price category. Additional categories are intended for vehicles with 3 or more axles.
