How much does it cost in tolls to drive through France?

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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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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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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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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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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Unsurprisingly, the most expensive toll fee was the Eurotunnel, connecting the UK with France. The toll charge for the Eurotunnel is 132 euros (£109) making a drive to France pretty pricey for British tourists. Outside of the Eurotunnel, the next most expensive road in Europe was the Øresund Bridge.

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike, with an expanse of 360 miles, is the most expensive toll road in the world. Commercial vehicles, such as trucks, are particularly hard-hit, often incurring costs exceeding $200, depending on their route specifics.

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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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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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Depending on your type of vehicle, you can expect to pay around €20 each way. If you take the A16, which follows the coast to Abbeville, then head inland to Amiens, the toll is around €18.60, whereas you will pay around €21 on the A26/A1 route.

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