How much are tolls from Calais to South of France?

Tolls can be paid either in cash or by credit card. As a rough guideline, when driving from Calais to the south coast of France you can expect to pay between €80-120 in tolls each way. These car stickers have been introduced to try and help cut down air pollution in major French cities.



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If you are driving a normal family car, then you can expect to pay between €10-€50 per toll, depending on the Autoroute you are on. These are constantly updating, so it is worth preparing your route before you leave to know how much you will be paying.

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Broadly speaking we suggest it will cost around €100 on fuel in each direction. So added to the cost of tolls (€84 in each direction), you can expect a figure around €370 in total for the return journey.

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If you are going to France only once and for a relatively short trip then it's probably not worth it. On the other hand, if you are going to make a very long trip through France or visit several times a year then it's probably worthwhile.

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Although there are many toll roads across France (and continental Europe), avoiding them would mean taking a lot longer going around them on smaller roads. This would mean that you would be spending more time and money to get to your destination. Some roads may be more picturesque, and so it may be worth it.

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According to a survey carried out by the website 'L'Internaute', the most expensive autoroute is, perhaps not surprisingly, in the Paris region. Exceptionally, the 15 kilometres of the A14 between Paris and Orgeval in the Yvelines will cost you €0.53 per km.

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The most expensive toll roads in the US
  • The Pennsylvania Turnpike – $112.91.
  • Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway in New York $28.05.
  • Ronald Reagan Turnpike – $26.45.
  • James W. Shocknessy Ohio Turnpike – $20.50.
  • Fort Bend Parkway in Texas – $0.51 per mile.


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Dover - Calais ferry tickets start at around €36 for foot passengers and at about €80 for passengers who travel with a vehicle. On the other hand, prices for the Eurotunnel start at over €100 for a one-way drive to France from the UK. Conclusion: the ferry from the UK to France is usually cheaper than the Eurotunnel.

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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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Travel France by Plane Although nine out ten times, the best way to travel around France is by train, there are a few occasions when a flight is your best bet. Take Nice for example. The fastest flight time from CDG or Orly is 1:20. Figure in transport to the airport, check in, security, etc.

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Most French motorways have long stretches of toll road. Very few are completely free. French motorways are generally run by private companies. Often the company was involved in building the motorway, and the tolls are the way that they get a return on that investment.

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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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Drivers travelling to France must display a clean air sticker in their vehicle to comply with local low emission zones. The stickers - known as Crit'Air vignettes depict the EURO standards of the vehicle.

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