Toll in the Netherlands
What is a toll (requirement)?
Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. This is known as a toll requirement. But what does that mean? For the use of many motorways and expressways as well as tunnels and bridges, so-called toll fees are charged. The funds collected through tolls are invested, for example, in the road network. This helps ensure a smooth journey on your way to your holiday destination. The primary areas of investment include infrastructure, traffic management and road safety, as well as environmental protection measures.
Infrastructure: construction and maintenance of roads and motorways
Road safety and traffic management: new technologies such as intelligent traffic systems or toll gantries
Environmental protection: expansion of noise barriers or measures to reduce emissions
How is the toll collected in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, only one motorway is currently subject to tolls, the A24/Blankenburg connection (west of Rotterdam). In addition, although most tunnels in the Netherlands are free of charge, you must pay a special toll fee for using the Kiltunnel. Furthermore, the Westerschelde Tunnel is subject to tolls for tall vehicles.
Motorway A24
This toll applies to passenger cars, motorcycles and motorhomes up to 3.5 t. Motor vehicles weighing more than 3.5 t must pay a higher toll fee. Accordingly, the following categories determine the toll amount:
Vehicles up to 3.5 t
Vehicles over 3.5 t
The toll is charged as a flat fee (depending on the respective category). This means the toll is not distance-based (not dependent on kilometers driven). Therefore, the A24 is considered a special toll route. Payment is made using the Free Flow system (e-TOL). The vehicle license plate is photographed for this purpose. The toll can be paid online with a credit card up to 72 hours after the trip. Automatic payment is also possible, but you must register with a provider. There are no toll booths on site.
Kiltunnel
The Kiltunnel is subject to tolls for all vehicle owners and connects Dordrecht with Hoeksche Waard. The special toll amount depends on the height of your vehicle. The following categories apply:
Motorcycles and vehicles with or without trailers under a height of 2.30 m
Vehicles with a height of 2.30 m or more
Further information about the Kiltunnel can be found on the official Kiltunnel website.
Westerschelde Tunnel
This tunnel connects Terneuzen with Goes and has a length of 6.6 km. For motorcycles, passenger cars and motorhomes (vehicles with a height under 3 m) the Westerschelde Tunnel is toll-free. If your vehicle is higher than 3 m, you must pay a toll. There is an exception for motorhomes: even if a motorhome is higher than 3 m, no toll is charged. More information about the Westerschelde Tunnel can be found on the official Westerschelde Tunnel website.
Will a truck toll (distance-based toll) soon exist in the Netherlands?
From July 2026, a toll is expected to be introduced on motorways and other roads for trucks weighing more than 3.5 t. This toll will be distance-based, meaning that the distance traveled will determine the toll amount. Additionally, the toll will depend on the weight and the emission class of the vehicle. The recording of the distance-based toll is planned to be carried out via an on-board unit (transponder/device). Heavy motorhomes will not be affected by this truck toll, although a registration requirement is planned.
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FAQ for your trip to the Netherlands
Is there a general toll requirement on motorways in the Netherlands?
No, there is no general motorway toll in the Netherlands. Currently, only the A24/Blankenburg connection west of Rotterdam is subject to tolls. Most other motorways and expressways are free of charge.
Which vehicles must pay tolls on the A24?
Passenger cars, motorcycles and motorhomes up to 3.5 t as well as vehicles over 3.5 t must pay tolls on the A24. The amount of the fee depends on the total vehicle weight and is divided into two categories: up to 3.5 t and over 3.5 t.
How is the toll on the A24 paid?
Payment is made through a free-flow system (e-TOL). The vehicle’s license plate is automatically recorded. The toll can be paid online by credit card up to 72 hours after the journey. Alternatively, automatic payment via a registered provider is possible. There are no toll booths on site.
Is the A24 toll distance-based?
No, the toll on the A24 is charged as a flat fee and is not based on kilometers traveled. It is therefore considered a special toll route with fixed charges depending on the vehicle category.
Is the Kiltunnel subject to tolls?
Yes, all vehicles must pay a special toll to use the Kiltunnel. The amount of the fee depends on the height of the vehicle.
How is the toll in the Kiltunnel calculated?
In the Kiltunnel, there are two vehicle categories: vehicles (with or without a trailer) under 2.30 m in height and vehicles with a height of 2.30 m or more. The vehicle height determines the toll amount.
Do I have to pay tolls for the Westerschelde Tunnel?
Motorcycles, passenger cars and motorhomes with a vehicle height under 3 m can use the Westerschelde Tunnel free of charge. Vehicles with a height above 3 m are generally subject to tolls. There is an exception for motorhomes: they remain toll-free even if they are higher than 3 m.
Are there toll booths on the A24?
There are no traditional toll booths on the A24, as toll collection is carried out digitally via license plate recognition.
