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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), and the Westerscheldetunnel (tall vehicles only); new distance-based truck toll (vrachtwagenheffing) from 1 July 2026
Operators: Rijkswaterstaat / e-TOL (A24), Kiltunnel (locally funded by the municipalities of Dordrecht, 's-Gravendeel, Maasdam, Strijen and Puttershoek together with the Province of Zuid-Holland), N.V. Westerscheldetunnel, RDW (vrachtwagenheffing)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: 99% of Dutch motorways toll-free for cars; A24 (3 km, Rotterdam) charges all vehicles; Kiltunnel (N217, Dordrecht) charges all motor vehicles by height; Westerscheldetunnel free for vehicles under 3 m height since December 2024; HGV toll on almost all motorways and selected N-roads from 1 July 2026
Technology: Free-flow ANPR cameras (A24 / e-TOL); manned barrier plaza with cash, card and Telecard (Kiltunnel); barrier plaza (Westerscheldetunnel); GNSS/OBU (vrachtwagenheffing trucks)

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

For most drivers the answer is almost no - the Netherlands keeps 99% 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 in 2026 - A24 Blankenburgverbinding (Rotterdam): Opened in December 2024, the A24 is the Netherlands' first and only free-flow tolled motorway for private cars. It runs 3 km between the A15 at Rozenburg and the A20 at Vlaardingen via the Hollandtunnel and Maasdeltatunnel. The toll is EUR 1.57 per trip for cars and must be paid online via E-tol within 3 days of travel - there are no physical toll booths.

Kiltunnel (N217, near Dordrecht): This is a separate, locally-funded toll tunnel 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 (above or below 2.30 m, including any load); cyclists and pedestrians cross free. Rates have not changed since 2002.

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.

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

Netherlands Toll Costs: 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 subject to annual CPI adjustment from 1 January each year.

Vehicle Type	Rate per Trip	Notes
Cars, vans and motorcycles (max. 3,500 kg); electric vans (max. 4,250 kg)	EUR 1.57	Pay at E-tol within 3 days; no booths on road
Trucks and other heavy vehicles (over 3,500 kg)	EUR 9.49	From 1 July 2026 also subject to vrachtwagenheffing per-km charge

Kiltunnel (N217, Dordrecht) - Height-Based Toll

The Kiltunnel is a locally-funded tunnel under the Nieuwe Merwede, built and paid for by the municipalities of Dordrecht, 's-Gravendeel, Maasdam, Strijen and Puttershoek together with the Province of Zuid-Holland, since Rijkswaterstaat did not consider it part of the essential national road network. 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 confirmed directly from kiltunnel.nl/tarieven and have not been adjusted since 2002.

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

Toll applies per passage; a round trip is charged twice. Banknotes larger than EUR 50 are not accepted at the plaza.

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 include 21% VAT and are valid for 2026.

Category	Description	Standard (one-way)	T-Tag (one-way)
Cat. 1	Length <6 m and height <3 m (cars, motorcycles)	FREE	FREE
Cat. 2	Length >6 m and height <3 m (long vans, minibuses)	FREE	FREE
Cat. 3	Length <12 m and height >3 m (trucks, high vans, buses)	EUR 18.20	EUR 11.00
Cat. 4	Length >12 m and height >3 m (articulated trucks, road trains)	EUR 25.00	EUR 15.00
Cat. 5	Other vehicles below 3 m height	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.

Vrachtwagenheffing - New Dutch Truck Toll from 1 July 2026

From 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 is abolished on the same date. Rates are based on the vehicle's technical maximum mass and CO2 / Euro emission class. The tables below show official 2026 rates in EUR/km sourced from vrachtwagenheffing. Rates are indexed to inflation annually from 1 January each year.

CO2 emission class 1 - older or higher-emission vehicles (EUR/km, 2026)

Technical max. mass (kg)	EURO 0	EURO 1	EURO 2	EURO 3	EURO 4	EURO 5	EURO 6	EURO 6+
>3,500 to 12,000	EUR 0.272	EUR 0.221	EUR 0.211	EUR 0.184	EUR 0.162	EUR 0.131	EUR 0.113	EUR 0.112
12,000 to 18,000	EUR 0.392	EUR 0.315	EUR 0.300	EUR 0.266	EUR 0.229	EUR 0.186	EUR 0.160	EUR 0.157
18,000 to 32,000	EUR 0.432	EUR 0.364	EUR 0.347	EUR 0.308	EUR 0.264	EUR 0.212	EUR 0.182	EUR 0.179
>32,000	EUR 0.487	EUR 0.409	EUR 0.392	EUR 0.349	EUR 0.298	EUR 0.236	EUR 0.201	EUR 0.197

CO2 emission classes 2-5 - newer or cleaner vehicles (EUR/km, 2026)

Technical max. mass (kg)	CO2 Class 2	CO2 Class 3	CO2 Class 4	CO2 Class 5 (cleanest)
>3,500 to 12,000	EUR 0.103	EUR 0.092	EUR 0.063	EUR 0.025
12,000 to 18,000	EUR 0.145	EUR 0.129	EUR 0.088	EUR 0.035
18,000 to 32,000	EUR 0.165	EUR 0.148	EUR 0.100	EUR 0.037
>32,000	EUR 0.183	EUR 0.165	EUR 0.111	EUR 0.038

Example journey costs (EURO 6, CO2 class 1, artic over 32,000 kg at EUR 0.201/km): Amsterdam to Rotterdam (~80 km) = EUR 16.08 | Rotterdam to Venlo (~150 km) = EUR 30.15 | Amsterdam to Maastricht (~210 km) = EUR 42.21.

Note: On 23 April 2026 the Dutch parliament requested a temporary rate reduction due to high fuel prices. The government is reviewing this; rates above are the published official 2026 schedule pending any revision. Monitor vrachtwagenheffing for updates.

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

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 or credit card), or pay in advance up to 7 days before travel
• Frequent users can register for automatic payment via a fleet or personal account
• Foreign vehicles are tracked equally; unpaid tolls result in a fine sent to the registered keeper

Kiltunnel - Manned Barrier Plaza

• Cash: Accepted at the plaza; banknotes larger than EUR 50 are not accepted
• Card: Debit and credit cards accepted, including contactless
• 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
• T-tag / m-tag: The same electronic tag used at the Westerscheldetunnel (for drivers) and its motorcycle equivalent also work at the Kiltunnel; the Dutch t-tag is additionally interoperable with the Belgian Liefkenshoektunnel
• Toll is charged per passage in each direction - a round trip means two separate payments

Westerscheldetunnel - Tall Vehicles (Category 3 and 4)

• Cash and card: Accepted at barrier plaza lanes (Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, contactless)
• T-tag: Electronic windscreen tag; ~40% discount vs. standard rate; register via movenience.com; frequent-user discount (150+ passages/year) gives a further 20% off the t-tag rate
• Multi-trip and season passes: Available online for regular operators

Vrachtwagenheffing - OBU Required for All Trucks from 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 - 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
• Compatibility warning: OBUs from Tollcollect (Germany) and Satellic (Belgium) are NOT compatible with the Dutch system - a separate Dutch-approved OBU is required
• The Eurovignette for the Netherlands is abolished from 1 July 2026 (it remains required for Sweden and Luxembourg)
• Electric trucks and zero-emission vans up to 4,250 kg with Dutch registration are automatically exempt from the vrachtwagenheffing
• Driving without a valid OBU from 1 July 2026 risks a fine; enforcement is by ILT (Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate) in cooperation with the police

Recent Changes (2026)

Westerscheldetunnel - free for cars since December 2024:

• From 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

A24 Blankenburgverbinding - opened December 2024:

• Netherlands' first free-flow electronic toll road; opened 7 December 2024
• EUR 1.57 per trip for cars; EUR 9.49 for trucks; paid online via e-tol
• Annual CPI-based rate adjustment from 1 January each year

Kiltunnel - unchanged, but under review:

• Rates have not been adjusted since 2002; there is currently no plan to change them, as the tunnel's operation remains financially self-sufficient
• An agreement exists with Rijkswaterstaat that the Kiltunnel could become toll-free in future if doing so helps relieve congestion on surrounding national roads, though no date has been set

Vrachtwagenheffing - launches 1 July 2026:

• Replaces the Eurovignette for the Netherlands entirely from 1 July 2026
• Managed by RDW; applies to all N2/N3 vehicles over 3,500 kg, domestic and foreign
• OBU registration open from early 2026 via approved service providers; deadline to register recommended by 31 May 2026
• Motor vehicle tax (mrb) for trucks under 12,000 kg abolished; mrb for heavier trucks significantly reduced from 5 August 2026
• Parliament requested temporary rate reduction on 23 April 2026 due to high fuel prices; government assessing

Road pricing for passenger cars (rekeningrijden):

• The broader kilometre-charging proposal for all vehicles has passed parliamentary readings; implementation not before 2030 - no passenger car motorway toll is in effect in 2026

Planning Your Journey

For passenger car drivers:

• The only tolls you are likely to encounter are EUR 1.57 if you use the A24 near Rotterdam, or EUR 2.00 (cash) if you use the Kiltunnel near Dordrecht - 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 (A4/A15) alternative - slightly longer but toll-free
• To avoid the Kiltunnel toll, use the free 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 (from 1 July 2026):

• Register with an approved OBU provider well before 1 July - providers recommend signing up by 31 May 2026 to allow time for delivery and installation
• Your existing German (Tollcollect) 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 0.201/km; a typical Amsterdam to Rotterdam run (~80 km) costs approximately EUR 16
• Zero-emission trucks (battery electric / hydrogen) under 4,250 kg with Dutch registration are automatically exempt
• Budget separately for the A24 flat trip charge for trucks and buses (EUR 9.49) if your route uses the Blankenburgverbinding, and for the Kiltunnel's height-based fee (EUR 5.00 cash for vehicles 2.30 m and above) if your route passes through Dordrecht

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

Do I need a vignette for the Netherlands?

No. The Netherlands has replaced a vignette to distance based tolling system. The only car tolls are the A24 (EUR 1.57 per trip, paid online via e-tol after your journey) and the Kiltunnel near Dordrecht (EUR 2.00 cash per passage, paid at the barrier).

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. These rates have been unchanged since 2002.

What is the vrachtwagenheffing and when does it start?

The vrachtwagenheffing is the Netherlands' new distance-based truck toll, replacing the Eurovignette from 1 July 2026. It applies to all trucks over 3,500 kg (N2 and N3) on almost all Dutch motorways and selected regional roads. Official 2026 rates range from EUR 0.025/km (light, clean vehicle) to EUR 0.487/km (heavy EURO 0). A typical EURO 6 artic (over 32,000 kg) pays EUR 0.197-0.201/km.

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

No. OBUs from Tollcollect (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. Note this is separate from the Kiltunnel's t-tag, which does work at the Belgian Liefkenshoektunnel.

What happens if I forget to pay the A24 toll?

You have 3 days after your trip to pay at e-tol. After that window a fine is issued to the registered keeper of the vehicle. Foreign-registered vehicles are tracked via ANPR and fines are pursued cross-border.

Will the Netherlands introduce a passenger car motorway toll?

Not before 2030 at the earliest. A broader rekeningrijden (pay-per-kilometre) scheme for all vehicles has cleared parliamentary readings but has no confirmed start date. As of 2026, Dutch motorways remain free for passenger cars except the A24 and the locally-operated Kiltunnel.

Netherlands vs. Neighbouring Countries

Country	Car Toll System	HGV System	Typical Car Cost
Netherlands	Free (A24 EUR 1.57/trip; Kiltunnel EUR 2.00/passage)	Vrachtwagenheffing GNSS/km from July 2026	EUR 0 (EUR 1.57 A24 or EUR 2.00 Kiltunnel only)
Belgium	Free for cars on motorways	GNSS distance-based (viaPass/Satellic)	EUR 0 (EUR 8.00 for Liefkenshoek Tunnel)
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	Distance-based (Liber-t)	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

• e-TOL - Official A24 toll payment portal; pay within 3 days of travel or in advance
• Kiltunnel - Official tunnel operator; current toll rates, Telecard details, and FAQ
• N.V. Westerscheldetunnel - Tunnel operator; rates, t-tag information, live traffic
• RDW Vrachtwagenheffing - Official Dutch truck toll site; full rate tables, approved OBU providers, tolled road map
• 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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