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Netherlands Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Minimal tolling for passenger cars - A24 motorway (e-TOL, free-flow), the Kiltunnel near Dordrecht (manned barrier), the Nieuwerbrug toll bridge (bridge keeper) and the Westerscheldetunnel (tall vehicles only); distance-based truck toll (vrachtwagenheffing) since 1 July 2026
Operators: Rijkswaterstaat / e-TOL (A24), Wegschap Tunnel Dordtse Kil (Kiltunnel; joint arrangement of the Province of Zuid-Holland and the municipalities of Dordrecht and Hoeksche Waard), private bridge keeper (Nieuwerbrug), N.V. Westerscheldetunnel, RDW (vrachtwagenheffing)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: Nearly all Dutch motorways toll-free for cars; A24 (Rozenburg to Vlaardingen, Rotterdam) charges all vehicles; Kiltunnel (N217, Dordrecht) charges all motor vehicles by height; Nieuwerbrug bridge (Oude Rijn) charges a small toll per crossing; Westerscheldetunnel free for vehicles under 3 m height since 30 December 2024; HGV toll on motorways and selected N-roads since 1 July 2026
Technology: Free-flow ANPR cameras (A24 / e-TOL); manned barrier plaza with cash, card and Telecard (Kiltunnel); bridge keeper with cash and card (Nieuwerbrug); barrier plaza (Westerscheldetunnel); GNSS/OBU (vrachtwagenheffing trucks)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in the Netherlands in 2026?

For most drivers the answer is almost no - the Netherlands keeps nearly all of its motorway network completely free for passenger cars. No vignette, no transponder, and no pre-registration are required on the A1, A2, A4, A7, A10, A12, A16, A20, A28, or any other Dutch motorway.

The one car toll on a motorway - A24 Blankenburgverbinding (Rotterdam): Opened on 7 December 2024, the A24 is the Netherlands' first and only free-flow tolled motorway for private cars. It connects the A15 at Rozenburg and the A20 at Vlaardingen via the Hollandtunnel (land tunnel) and the Maasdeltatunnel (water tunnel). The toll is EUR 1.57 per trip for cars and must be paid online via e-TOL within 3 days of travel, or in advance up to 7 days before - there are no physical toll booths.

Kiltunnel (N217, near Dordrecht): This is a separate, locally-funded toll tunnel under the Dordtse Kil, connecting Dordrecht to the Hoeksche Waard. Unlike the A24, it uses a traditional manned barrier plaza. All motor vehicles pay a fixed fee based on height (below or above 2.30 m, including any load); cyclists and pedestrians cross free.

Nieuwerbrug toll bridge (Oude Rijn, South Holland): The only toll bridge in the Netherlands has charged a toll since 1651. Cars pay EUR 0.80 in cash or EUR 1.00 by card; cyclists and pedestrians cross free.

Westerscheldetunnel - now mostly free: Since 30 December 2024, cars and motorcycles (vehicles under 3 m height) pass through the Westerscheldetunnel (N62, Zeeland) for free. Only tall vehicles such as trucks, high-top vans, and buses (height over 3 m) still pay a toll.

Truck toll (vrachtwagenheffing) since 1 July 2026: All trucks and heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg pay a per-kilometre distance charge on nearly all Dutch motorways and selected provincial roads. It replaced the Eurovignette for the Netherlands. An OBU (on-board unit) is mandatory. Passenger cars are completely unaffected.

Netherlands Toll Costs 2026: Current Rates

A24 Blankenburgverbinding - All Vehicles (2026)

The A24 uses a fully electronic free-flow system. Cameras capture licence plates automatically - no stopping required. Pay at e-TOL within 3 days of travel, or in advance up to 7 days before the trip. Rates are adjusted for inflation every 1 January. Trailers and caravans are not charged separately.

Vehicle Type	Rate per Trip	Notes
Cars, vans, campers and motorcycles (max. 3,500 kg); electric vehicles (max. 4,250 kg)	EUR 1.57	Pay at e-TOL within 3 days; no booths on road
Trucks, campers and other vehicles over 3,500 kg; electric vehicles over 4,250 kg	EUR 9.49	Trucks pay this toll instead of the vrachtwagenheffing on this road

Kiltunnel (N217, Dordrecht) - Height-Based Toll (2026)

The Kiltunnel is a locally-funded tunnel under the Dordtse Kil, managed by Wegschap Tunnel Dordtse Kil (Province of Zuid-Holland and the municipalities of Dordrecht and Hoeksche Waard). It has a manned barrier plaza with two height-based rate tiers. Caravans and trailers towed behind a vehicle are not charged separately. Rates below are listed on kiltunnel.nl/tarieven. Cash rates date from 2006 and Telecard rates from 2011.

Vehicle Height (incl. load)	Cash	Telecard
Cyclists and pedestrians	FREE	FREE
Below 2.30 m	EUR 2.00	EUR 1.45
2.30 m and above	EUR 5.00	EUR 3.80

Banknotes larger than EUR 50 are not accepted at the plaza.

Nieuwerbrug Toll Bridge (Oude Rijn) - Toll per Crossing (2026)

The Nieuwerbrug bridge over the Oude Rijn is a privately run toll bridge in the village of Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn (municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk). The bridge keeper collects the toll on site and rates are set by the bridge keeper. Keep coins or a bank card ready; the toll is only collected while the bridge keeper is present.

Vehicle Type	Toll	Notes
Cyclists and pedestrians	FREE	-
Cars	EUR 0.80 cash / EUR 1.00 card	Card payment is available at the bridge
Boats passing under the bridge	EUR 2.75	Paid to the bridge keeper
Residents of Nieuwerbrug	EUR 5.00 per year	Annual toll vignette

Westerscheldetunnel (N62, Zeeland) - Tall Vehicles Only (2026)

Since 30 December 2024, all vehicles under 3 m in height (categories 1, 2, and 5) pass for free - including passenger cars, motorcycles, and campervans below this height. Only vehicles taller than 3 m (categories 3 and 4) still pay. Rates are per passage and are listed on westerscheldetunnel.nl.

Category	Description	Standard (one-way)	T-Tag (one-way)	T-Tag with Frequent User Discount
Cat. 1	Length <6 m and height <3 m (cars)	FREE	FREE	FREE
Cat. 2	Length >6 m and height <3 m (long vans, minibuses)	FREE	FREE	FREE
Cat. 3	Length <12 m and height >3 m (trucks, high vans, buses)	EUR 18.20	EUR 11.00	EUR 9.10
Cat. 4	Length >12 m and height >3 m (articulated trucks, road trains)	EUR 25.00	EUR 15.00	EUR 12.50
Cat. 5	Motorcycles (own narrow lane)	FREE	FREE	FREE

The t-tag saves approximately 40% per passage versus the standard rate for categories 3 and 4. Subscribers passing more than 150 times per year receive an additional 20% frequent-user discount on the t-tag rate, from the 151st passage, per t-tag and per calendar year.

Vrachtwagenheffing - Dutch Truck Toll 2026 and 2027 Rates

Since 1 July 2026 all trucks and heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg (categories N2 and N3) pay a per-kilometre charge on almost all Dutch motorways and selected provincial and municipal roads. The Eurovignette for the Netherlands ended on the same date. Rates depend on the technical maximum mass, the CO2 emission class and, for CO2 class 1, the Euro emission class. From 1 September to 31 December 2026 a temporary 22.3% reduction applies. The 2027 rates are already published and are slightly higher because of inflation. All amounts below are in EUR/km and come from vrachtwagenheffing (RDW).

CO2 emission class 1 - rates from 1 September to 31 December 2026 (EUR/km)

Technical max. mass (kg)	EURO 0	EURO 1	EURO 2	EURO 3	EURO 4	EURO 5	EURO 6
>3,500 to 12,000	EUR 0.211	EUR 0.172	EUR 0.164	EUR 0.143	EUR 0.126	EUR 0.102	EUR 0.088
12,000 to 18,000	EUR 0.304	EUR 0.244	EUR 0.232	EUR 0.206	EUR 0.178	EUR 0.145	EUR 0.125
18,000 to 32,000	EUR 0.337	EUR 0.283	EUR 0.269	EUR 0.239	EUR 0.205	EUR 0.165	EUR 0.141
>32,000	EUR 0.379	EUR 0.318	EUR 0.305	EUR 0.271	EUR 0.231	EUR 0.183	EUR 0.156

CO2 emission classes 2-5 - rates from 1 September to 31 December 2026 (EUR/km)

Technical max. mass (kg)	CO2 Class 2	CO2 Class 3	CO2 Class 4	CO2 Class 5 (cleanest)
>3,500 to 12,000	EUR 0.079	EUR 0.071	EUR 0.049	EUR 0.019
12,000 to 18,000	EUR 0.113	EUR 0.100	EUR 0.069	EUR 0.027
18,000 to 32,000	EUR 0.128	EUR 0.114	EUR 0.078	EUR 0.028
>32,000	EUR 0.143	EUR 0.129	EUR 0.087	EUR 0.030

CO2 emission class 1 - rates for 2027 (EUR/km)

Technical max. mass (kg)	EURO 0	EURO 1	EURO 2	EURO 3	EURO 4	EURO 5	EURO 6
>3,500 to 12,000	EUR 0.279	EUR 0.226	EUR 0.216	EUR 0.189	EUR 0.166	EUR 0.135	EUR 0.116
12,000 to 18,000	EUR 0.401	EUR 0.323	EUR 0.306	EUR 0.272	EUR 0.235	EUR 0.192	EUR 0.165
18,000 to 32,000	EUR 0.445	EUR 0.375	EUR 0.355	EUR 0.316	EUR 0.271	EUR 0.218	EUR 0.187
>32,000	EUR 0.499	EUR 0.419	EUR 0.402	EUR 0.357	EUR 0.305	EUR 0.242	EUR 0.206

CO2 emission classes 2-5 - rates for 2027 (EUR/km)

Technical max. mass (kg)	CO2 Class 2	CO2 Class 3	CO2 Class 4	CO2 Class 5 (cleanest)
>3,500 to 12,000	EUR 0.106	EUR 0.094	EUR 0.064	EUR 0.026
12,000 to 18,000	EUR 0.148	EUR 0.132	EUR 0.090	EUR 0.036
18,000 to 32,000	EUR 0.169	EUR 0.151	EUR 0.103	EUR 0.037
>32,000	EUR 0.187	EUR 0.169	EUR 0.113	EUR 0.040

Example journey costs (EURO 6, CO2 class 1, artic over 32,000 kg): At the EUR 0.156/km rate valid until 31 December 2026: Amsterdam to Rotterdam (~80 km) = EUR 12.48 | Rotterdam to Venlo (~150 km) = EUR 23.40 | Amsterdam to Maastricht (~210 km) = EUR 32.76. At the EUR 0.206/km rate for 2027: EUR 16.48 | EUR 30.90 | EUR 43.26. Distances are approximate and assume the whole route is on tolled roads.

Note: Between 1 July and 31 August 2026 the standard rates applied, for example EUR 0.201/km for a EURO 6 artic over 32,000 kg in CO2 class 1. The temporary reduction follows a motion of the Tweede Kamer of 23 April 2026. Monitor vrachtwagenheffing for the 2027 schedule. Motor vehicle tax (mrb) for trucks under 12,000 kg ended on 1 July 2026, and mrb for heavier trucks was reduced from the same date; a temporary zero rate applies from 1 July 2026 to 1 January 2027.

Eurovignette - Ended for the Netherlands on 1 July 2026

The Eurovignette is no longer valid in the Netherlands. It is still required for trucks in Sweden and Luxembourg. Current Eurovignette tariffs are published at Eurovignettes.

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Netherlands toll roads, use the TollGuru Netherlands toll calculator.

Netherlands Toll Calculator

How to Pay Netherlands Tolls in 2026

A24 - e-TOL (Free-Flow, All Vehicles)

• No toll booths - cameras read licence plates automatically on the road
• Pay at e-TOL within 3 days of travel (iDEAL | Wero or credit card), or pay in advance up to 7 days before travel
• Frequent users can register for automatic payment with an approved provider (for example 24TOLL, Flitsmeister or MOVE-IZI), or through a fleet account
• Foreign vehicles pay equally; if you pay late you receive a payment reminder by post with EUR 9.00 administration fee
• If the payment reminder is not paid, a fine of EUR 35.00 follows, in addition to the outstanding toll

Kiltunnel - Manned Barrier Plaza

• Cash: Accepted at the plaza; banknotes larger than EUR 50 are not accepted
• Card: Maestro, V Pay, Visa and MasterCard accepted
• Telecard: A rechargeable multi-trip card for regular users, discounted versus cash; requires a EUR 4.55 deposit and a minimum top-up of EUR 15
• The t-tag of the Westerscheldetunnel is not used at the Kiltunnel

Nieuwerbrug - Bridge Keeper

• Cash: EUR 0.80 for cars
• Card: EUR 1.00 for cars; the bridge keeper has a card terminal
• The toll is collected on site only while the bridge keeper is present

Westerscheldetunnel - Tall Vehicles (Category 3 and 4)

• Contactless and cards: Debit card, credit card, fuel card, smartphone or smartwatch at the toll plaza (lane 6 and lane 7)
• Cash: Accepted at the check-out lane (lane 6) from Monday to Friday between the morning and evening rush hours; outside these hours use a card or t-tag
• T-tag: Electronic windscreen tag (lane 4); ~40% discount vs. standard rate; register via movenience.com; frequent-user discount (150+ passages/year) gives a further 20% off the t-tag rate
• Toll-free lanes: Lanes 1 to 3 for categories 1 and 2, lane 5 for motorcycles (category 5)

Vrachtwagenheffing - OBU Required for All Trucks Since 1 July 2026

• Every truck over 3,500 kg must carry a valid, active OBU (on-board unit / tolkastje) at all times while driving in the Netherlands - the OBU must stay switched on, including on non-tolled roads
• OBUs use GNSS satellite navigation to track kilometres on tolled roads and transmit data to the service provider for billing
• Approved providers include NedLinq, AS24/TotalEnergies, Axxes, Telepass, Tolltickets, Toll4Europe, and Eurowag - full list at Vrachtwagenheffing providers
• NedLinq offers OBU collection points near the border for drivers entering the Netherlands for the first time
• Compatibility warning: OBUs from Toll Collect (Germany) and Satellic (Belgium) are NOT compatible with the Dutch system - a separate Dutch-approved OBU is required
• The Eurovignette for the Netherlands ended on 1 July 2026 (it remains required for Sweden and Luxembourg)
• Zero-emission trucks and vans up to and including 4,250 kg are exempt (automatic with a Dutch registration; foreign-registered vehicles must register the exemption). Zero-emission trucks above 4,250 kg are not exempt and pay lower rates
• Also exempt: motorhomes, refuse trucks, street sweepers and drain cleaners (automatic with a Dutch registration; foreign-registered vehicles must apply). Classic trucks (40 years or older, private use) can apply for a dispensation - see Dispensation and exemption
• Driving without a working OBU risks a fine

Recent Changes (2026)

Vrachtwagenheffing - started 1 July 2026:

• Replaced the Eurovignette for the Netherlands entirely on 1 July 2026
• Managed by RDW; applies to all N2/N3 vehicles over 3,500 kg, domestic and foreign
• Temporary 22.3% reduction from 1 September to 31 December 2026 (motion of the Tweede Kamer, 23 April 2026); 2027 rates are published and slightly higher due to inflation
• Motor vehicle tax (mrb) for trucks under 12,000 kg abolished from 1 July 2026; mrb for heavier trucks reduced; temporary zero rate until 1 January 2027

A24 Blankenburgverbinding - new rates from 1 January 2026:

• Cars EUR 1.57 per trip (EUR 1.51 in 2025); trucks EUR 9.49 per trip (EUR 9.13 in 2025)
• Opened on 7 December 2024 as the first free-flow electronic toll road in the Netherlands
• Trucks pay no vrachtwagenheffing on this road; the A24 toll applies instead
• Rates are adjusted for inflation every 1 January

Westerscheldetunnel - free for cars since 30 December 2024:

• All vehicles below 3 m height (categories 1, 2, 5) pass for free - ending decades of car tolling in Zeeland
• Only tall vehicles (categories 3 and 4, height over 3 m) continue to pay

Kiltunnel - rates unchanged:

• Cash rates date from 2006 and Telecard rates from 2011; the operator still lists EUR 2.00 / EUR 5.00 (cash) in 2026
• Press reports mention plans to make the Kiltunnel toll-free once national road pricing starts; no date has been confirmed

Nieuwerbrug toll bridge - card payment and new rates:

• Since 2024 the bridge keeper accepts card payments; car toll EUR 0.80 cash or EUR 1.00 card, the first increase since 2002

Road pricing for passenger cars (rekeningrijden):

• National road pricing is planned for 2030; no passenger car motorway toll is in effect in 2026

Planning Your Journey in 2026

For passenger car drivers:

• The only tolls you are likely to encounter are EUR 1.57 if you use the A24 near Rotterdam, EUR 2.00 (cash) if you use the Kiltunnel near Dordrecht, or EUR 0.80 (cash) at the Nieuwerbrug bridge - all other Dutch motorways are completely free
• The Westerscheldetunnel (N62, Zeeland) is free for cars since December 2024 - no charge when crossing into Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
• To avoid the A24 toll, use the free Beneluxtunnel or the Van Brienenoordbrug - slightly longer but toll-free
• To avoid the Kiltunnel toll, use the free Heinenoordtunnel (A29) or the A15/A16 route via the Moerdijkbrug instead - longer, but toll-free
• Rotterdam and other city centres operate zero-emission zones (milieuzones) restricting older diesel vehicles - these are environmental restrictions, not road tolls

For HGV operators:

• Make sure each truck has a working Dutch-approved OBU, switched on, before it enters the Netherlands
• Your existing German (Toll Collect) or Belgian (Satellic) OBU does not work in the Netherlands - a Dutch-approved unit is required
• A standard EURO 6 artic (over 32,000 kg, CO2 class 1) pays EUR 0.156/km until 31 December 2026 and EUR 0.206/km in 2027; a typical Amsterdam to Rotterdam run (~80 km) costs approximately EUR 12.48 now and EUR 16.48 in 2027
• Zero-emission trucks and vans up to 4,250 kg are exempt; zero-emission trucks above 4,250 kg pay lower rates
• Budget separately for the A24 flat trip charge for trucks and buses (EUR 9.49) if your route uses the Blankenburgverbinding (no vrachtwagenheffing is charged on that road), for the Kiltunnel height-based fee (EUR 5.00 cash for vehicles 2.30 m and above) if your route passes through Dordrecht, and for the Westerscheldetunnel (EUR 18.20 or EUR 25.00 standard) for vehicles over 3 m height

Cross-border travel:

• Entering Germany: Cars free on Autobahn; trucks pay Toll Collect - see Germany Toll Guide
• Entering Belgium: Cars free on motorways; trucks pay viaPass/Satellic - see Belgium Toll Guide
• Entering Luxembourg: Cars free; trucks still require Eurovignette - see Luxembourg Toll Guide
• Entering France: Cars pay tolls on most motorways - see France Toll Guide

Frequently Asked Questions 2026

Do I need a vignette for the Netherlands?

No, not for cars - Dutch motorways never needed a vignette. The only car tolls are the A24 (EUR 1.57 per trip, paid online via e-TOL within 3 days), the Kiltunnel near Dordrecht (EUR 2.00 cash per passage) and the Nieuwerbrug bridge (EUR 0.80 cash). For trucks over 3,500 kg the Eurovignette ended on 1 July 2026; trucks now pay the vrachtwagenheffing per kilometre and need an OBU.

Is the Westerscheldetunnel still free for cars in 2026?

Yes. Since 30 December 2024, all vehicles under 3 m in height pass for free. The tunnel now only charges tall vehicles (trucks, high-sided vans, buses - height over 3 m): EUR 18.20 standard or EUR 11.00 with a t-tag for category 3; EUR 25.00 standard or EUR 15.00 t-tag for category 4.

How much does the Kiltunnel cost?

Cyclists and pedestrians cross free. Motor vehicles under 2.30 m in height (including any load) pay EUR 2.00 cash or EUR 1.45 with a Telecard; vehicles 2.30 m and above pay EUR 5.00 cash or EUR 3.80 with a Telecard. Caravans and trailers towed behind a vehicle are not charged separately.

Is there a toll bridge in the Netherlands?

Yes. The Nieuwerbrug bridge over the Oude Rijn is the only toll bridge. Cars pay EUR 0.80 in cash or EUR 1.00 by card; boats passing under the bridge pay EUR 2.75. Cyclists and pedestrians cross free.

What is the vrachtwagenheffing and when did it start?

The vrachtwagenheffing is the Netherlands' distance-based truck toll. It started on 1 July 2026 and replaced the Eurovignette. It applies to all trucks over 3,500 kg (N2 and N3) on almost all Dutch motorways and selected regional roads. Rates from 1 September to 31 December 2026 range from EUR 0.019/km (light, clean vehicle) to EUR 0.379/km (heavy EURO 0). For 2027 the range is EUR 0.026/km to EUR 0.499/km. A typical EURO 6 artic (over 32,000 kg, CO2 class 1) pays EUR 0.156/km until 31 December 2026 and EUR 0.206/km in 2027.

Can I use my German or Belgian OBU in the Netherlands?

No. OBUs from Toll Collect (Germany) and Satellic (Belgium) are not compatible with the Dutch vrachtwagenheffing system. You need a separate OBU from a Dutch-approved provider such as NedLinq, Toll4Europe, Axxes, Telepass, or AS24. The Westerscheldetunnel t-tag is a separate device for that tunnel only.

What happens if I forget to pay the A24 toll?

You have 3 days after your trip to pay at e-TOL. After that you receive a payment reminder by post with EUR 9.00 administration fee. If the reminder is not paid, a fine of EUR 35.00 follows in addition to the toll. Vehicles with foreign licence plates must pay the toll too.

Will the Netherlands introduce a passenger car motorway toll?

National road pricing (rekeningrijden) is planned for 2030. As of 2026, Dutch motorways remain free for passenger cars except the A24, and the locally-operated Kiltunnel and Nieuwerbrug bridge charge a toll.

Netherlands vs. Neighbouring Countries 2026

Country	Car Toll System	HGV System	Typical Car Cost
Netherlands	Free (A24 EUR 1.57/trip; Kiltunnel EUR 2.00/passage; Nieuwerbrug EUR 0.80)	Vrachtwagenheffing GNSS/km since July 2026	EUR 0 (EUR 1.57 A24, EUR 2.00 Kiltunnel or EUR 0.80 Nieuwerbrug only)
Belgium	Free for cars on motorways	GNSS distance-based (viaPass/Satellic)	EUR 0 (Liefkenshoek Tunnel toll applies)
Germany	Free for cars (Autobahn)	GNSS distance-based (Toll Collect)	EUR 0
Luxembourg	Free for cars	Euro Vignette (time-based, still active)	EUR 0
France	Extensive barrier and free-flow tolls	Barrier and free-flow tolls by vehicle class (Liber-t tag)	EUR 0.08-0.15/km
United Kingdom	Limited tolls; London congestion charge	HGV levy and bridge/tunnel tolls	Variable
Denmark	Bridge tolls (Storebaelt, Oresund)	CO2-based km charge since Jan 2025	EUR 35-60 (major crossings)

Official Resources 2026

• e-TOL - Official A24 toll payment portal; pay within 3 days of travel or in advance; rates page
• Kiltunnel - Official tunnel operator; current toll rates and Telecard details
• Nieuwerbrug - Village and toll bridge information
• N.V. Westerscheldetunnel - Tunnel operator; rates, ways to pay and t-tag information
• RDW Vrachtwagenheffing - Official Dutch truck toll site; full rate tables for 2026 and 2027
• Vrachtwagenheffing providers and OBUs - Approved OBU providers
• Dispensation and exemption - Exempt vehicles and how to register
• Eurovignettes - Tariffs for Luxembourg and Sweden
• Rijkswaterstaat - Dutch national road authority; road conditions and network information
• RDW (Netherlands Vehicle Authority) - Vehicle registration and emission class verification
• Business.gov.nl Truck Toll Guide - Government guidance for Dutch and foreign operators

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