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How do I pay tolls on a rental car in France?

Any driver can pay for tolls by credit, debit card or cash (for manned toll roads). Across the country, most tolls are now automated and unmanned – however, on the larger, busier autoroutes, some continue to provide manned booths.



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When using a toll road in France, there are several ways you can pay for tolls. Any driver can pay for tolls by credit, debit card or cash (for manned toll roads). Across the country, most tolls are now automated and unmanned – however, on the larger, busier autoroutes, some continue to provide manned booths.

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When visiting another country as a U.S. citizen:
  • Your state driver's license is valid while driving in Canada and Mexico.
  • In other countries, you may need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) for foreign drivers.


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The Crit'Air system applies to all vehicles and affects both French motorists and foreign-registered vehicles. All vehicles need to display a vignette to drive and park in the zones restricted by a ZCR or ZPA. Not all vehicles are eligible for a vignette.

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French motorways (autoroutes) can be identified by the letter “A” and most of them are toll roads. The entrance to these roads is marked as “Péage”. All autoroutes signs are blue with white lettering, if it is a toll road it will be indicated too.

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To recap, the speed limit in France's motorway is: 130 kph (80 mph) in dry weather conditions. 110 kph (68 mph) in wet weather conditions. 50 kph (31 mph) in foggy weather, when visibility is less than 50 m.

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Your electronic toll payment badge is accepted on all motorways in France and in more than 450 car parks. You can also use your electronic toll payment badge to pay for passage across certain bridges and through some tunnels, such as the Millau Viaduct or the Tancarville Bridge.

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The France toll free number format includes the dialing code (+33), the toll free code (0800), and a 6-digit subscriber number: The France toll free number format is +33 (0800) (xxx xxx).

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