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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic tags (CobreTag, VenVías) + manual cash/POS card booths<br> | |||
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Major autopistas across 75 national toll stations connecting Caracas, Valencia, Maracay, Barquisimeto and other cities<br> | |||
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Venezuelan Bolívar (VES)<br> | |||
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Electronic RFID tags (CobreTag, VenVías); manual staffed toll booths; POS card terminals<br> | |||
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> MPPT (Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Transporte), COBREMEX, regional administrators | |||
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No — electronic tags are not mandatory. Venezuela operates a dual system where you can pay with electronic tags (such as CobreTag or VenVías) or with cash and debit/credit cards via POS terminals at attended toll booths. Electronic tags provide faster passage and contactless payment convenience.</p> | |||
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< | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Venezuela operates 75 national toll stations across its primary highway network managed under the Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Transporte (MPPT). Toll collection is standardized nationwide, though MPPT may periodically decree temporary fee suspensions during regional contingencies to facilitate humanitarian movement.</p> | ||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2026 Update:</strong> Toll rates across all 75 national stations are uniformly regulated by the MPPT. The official national tariff update established standardized rates starting at 180.00 VES for light vehicles and microbuses, up to 3,470.00 VES for 6-axle heavy transport. Electronic payment via CobreTag is active across COBREMEX toll plazas in 10 states nationwide, alongside the national VenVías system.</p> | |||
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class</h3> | |||
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Class</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Description</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Rate (VES)</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Last Updated</th> | |||
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< | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vehículo Liviano</td> | ||
< | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Passenger cars, light vehicles</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">180.00 VES</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">April 2026</td> | |||
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<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Microbús</td> | ||
<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Busetas, microbuses</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">180.00 VES</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">April 2026</td> | |||
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<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Autobús</td> | ||
<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Public transport buses</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">220.00 VES</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">April 2026</td> | |||
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<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Vehículo de Carga Liviana</td> | ||
<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Light trucks (Camión 350)</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">1,740.00 VES</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">April 2026</td> | |||
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<td>2 | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vehículo de Carga Pesada 2 Ejes</td> | ||
<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2-axle heavy trucks (Camión 750)</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">1,980.00 VES</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">April 2026</td> | |||
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<td>3 | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Vehículo de Carga Pesada 3 Ejes</td> | ||
<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">3-axle heavy trucks</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">2,170.00 VES</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">April 2026</td> | |||
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<td>4 | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vehículo de Carga Pesada 4 Ejes</td> | ||
<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">4-axle heavy trucks</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2,350.00 VES</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">April 2026</td> | |||
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<td>5 | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Vehículo de Carga Pesada 5 Ejes</td> | ||
<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">5-axle heavy trucks</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">2,760.00 VES</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">April 2026</td> | |||
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<td>6 or more | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vehículo de Carga Pesada 6 Ejes</td> | ||
<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">6-axle heavy trucks (or more)</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">3,470.00 VES</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">April 2026</td> | |||
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< | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Note: VES rates are standardized nationwide by the MPPT across all 75 official toll plazas regardless of operator. Always verify current official resolutions via MPPT or COBREMEX before travel.</p> | ||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks and all vehicle types across Venezuelan autopistas, use the TollGuru toll calculator:</p> | |||
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Electronic Tag Systems:</strong></p> | |||
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">CobreTag</strong> — COBREMEX contactless RFID smart payment system available across COBREMEX toll plazas in 10 states (Aragua, Anzoátegui, Yaracuy, Falcón, Lara, Portuguesa, Sucre, Miranda, Capital District, etc.)</li> | |||
</ | <li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">VenVías</strong> — Official national electronic toll integration system managed under MPPT oversight</li> | ||
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Traditional Payment Methods:</strong></p> | |||
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<li>Venezuelan Bolívar (VES) cash accepted at attended toll booths</li> | |||
<li>Credit and debit cards accepted via point-of-sale (POS) card terminals at toll plazas</li> | |||
<li>Mobile and digital payment options available at enabled locations</li> | |||
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Major Autopista Routes (2026)</h2> | |||
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Autopista Regional del Centro (ARC)</strong> — Caracas to Valencia; Venezuela's primary inter-city toll corridor; multiple toll plazas</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Autopista del Este</strong> — Valencia eastern bypass and connections to Maracay and Aragua state</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Autopista Panamericana</strong> — Cross-country connections toward the Colombian border via Barinas and Táchira</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Autopista Centro Occidental</strong> — Connections to Barquisimeto, Lara state, and western regions</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Gran Caracas Vial network</strong> — Urban expressways and access roads in metropolitan Caracas</li> | |||
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= | <li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">National MPPT tariff update:</strong> Standardized toll rates updated nationwide across all 75 stations, establishing rates from 180.00 VES for light vehicles and microbuses up to 3,470.00 VES for 6-axle heavy transport</li> | ||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">CobreTag expansion:</strong> Available across COBREMEX toll plazas in 10 states with digital receipts and automated account management</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">VenVías national integration:</strong> Implementation of VenVías electronic system and POS card terminals across state-operated toll plazas under MPPT oversight</li> | |||
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< | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are toll rates the same on all autopistas?</h3> | ||
= | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes. Toll rates are strictly standardized at a national level by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Transporte (MPPT) for all 75 official toll plazas across Venezuela. Operating entities like COBREMEX and INVIAL apply the unified national tariff schedule.</p> | ||
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< | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do foreign vehicles pay different rates?</h3> | ||
= | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No. All vehicles pay the same rates regardless of origin based on their vehicle category. Foreign visitors should carry VES cash or debit/credit cards as backup.</p> | ||
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< | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I travel Venezuelan autopistas without paying tolls?</h3> | ||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Alternative routes via secondary roads are available but significantly longer. Autopistas provide faster travel. Toll evasion at attended booths is prevented by barrier gates and toll attendants.</p> | |||
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< | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Notes</th> | ||
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<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Venezuela</strong></td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Electronic tags (CobreTag, VenVías) + cash/POS card; 75 national stations</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Standardized national MPPT rates (VES-denominated)</td> | |||
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<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[https://tollguru.com/colombia-toll Colombia]</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Concession-operated; TAG + cash</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">COP-denominated; extensive 4G highway program</td> | |||
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< | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[https://tollguru.com/brazil-toll-highways-concessionaries-price Brazil]</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Sem Parar + cash; extensive concessioned network</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Largest toll network in South America</td> | |||
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<td> | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/guyana-toll Guyana]</td> | ||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Mostly toll-free; Berbice Bridge toll only</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Left-hand driving; oil boom economy</td> | |||
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<li>[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-latin-america Latin America Toll Calculator] - Calculate toll costs for Venezuelan autopistas</li> | |||
<li>[https://tollguru.com/colombia-toll Colombia Toll Guide] - Western neighbour with active toll network</li> | |||
<li>[https://tollguru.com/brazil-toll-highways-concessionaries-price Brazil Toll Guide] - Eastern neighbour</li> | |||
<li>[https://www.mppt.gob.ve Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Transporte (MPPT)] - Official transport ministry and national toll regulator</li> | |||
<li>[https://cobremex.com.ve COBREMEX CobreTag] - Official electronic tag operator for COBREMEX toll plazas</li> | |||
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Venezuela Motorway Tolls Complete Guide
System: Electronic tags (CobreTag, VenVías) + manual cash/POS card booths
Coverage: Major autopistas across 75 national toll stations connecting Caracas, Valencia, Maracay, Barquisimeto and other cities
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VES)
Technology: Electronic RFID tags (CobreTag, VenVías); manual staffed toll booths; POS card terminals
Operators: MPPT (Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Transporte), COBREMEX, regional administrators
Do I Need Electronic Tags for Venezuela Autopistas? 2026 Update
No — electronic tags are not mandatory. Venezuela operates a dual system where you can pay with electronic tags (such as CobreTag or VenVías) or with cash and debit/credit cards via POS terminals at attended toll booths. Electronic tags provide faster passage and contactless payment convenience.
Key Reality: Venezuela operates 75 national toll stations across its primary highway network managed under the Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Transporte (MPPT). Toll collection is standardized nationwide, though MPPT may periodically decree temporary fee suspensions during regional contingencies to facilitate humanitarian movement.
2026 Update: Toll rates across all 75 national stations are uniformly regulated by the MPPT. The official national tariff update established standardized rates starting at 180.00 VES for light vehicles and microbuses, up to 3,470.00 VES for 6-axle heavy transport. Electronic payment via CobreTag is active across COBREMEX toll plazas in 10 states nationwide, alongside the national VenVías system.
Venezuela Toll Costs: Current Rates (2026)
Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class
| Vehicle Class | Description | Rate (VES) | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehículo Liviano | Passenger cars, light vehicles | 180.00 VES | April 2026 |
| Microbús | Busetas, microbuses | 180.00 VES | April 2026 |
| Autobús | Public transport buses | 220.00 VES | April 2026 |
| Vehículo de Carga Liviana | Light trucks (Camión 350) | 1,740.00 VES | April 2026 |
| Vehículo de Carga Pesada 2 Ejes | 2-axle heavy trucks (Camión 750) | 1,980.00 VES | April 2026 |
| Vehículo de Carga Pesada 3 Ejes | 3-axle heavy trucks | 2,170.00 VES | April 2026 |
| Vehículo de Carga Pesada 4 Ejes | 4-axle heavy trucks | 2,350.00 VES | April 2026 |
| Vehículo de Carga Pesada 5 Ejes | 5-axle heavy trucks | 2,760.00 VES | April 2026 |
| Vehículo de Carga Pesada 6 Ejes | 6-axle heavy trucks (or more) | 3,470.00 VES | April 2026 |
Note: VES rates are standardized nationwide by the MPPT across all 75 official toll plazas regardless of operator. Always verify current official resolutions via MPPT or COBREMEX before travel.
To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks and all vehicle types across Venezuelan autopistas, use the TollGuru toll calculator:
How to Pay Venezuela Tolls
1. Electronic Tag Systems:
- CobreTag — COBREMEX contactless RFID smart payment system available across COBREMEX toll plazas in 10 states (Aragua, Anzoátegui, Yaracuy, Falcón, Lara, Portuguesa, Sucre, Miranda, Capital District, etc.)
- VenVías — Official national electronic toll integration system managed under MPPT oversight
2. Traditional Payment Methods:
- Venezuelan Bolívar (VES) cash accepted at attended toll booths
- Credit and debit cards accepted via point-of-sale (POS) card terminals at toll plazas
- Mobile and digital payment options available at enabled locations
Major Autopista Routes (2026)
- Autopista Regional del Centro (ARC) — Caracas to Valencia; Venezuela's primary inter-city toll corridor; multiple toll plazas
- Autopista del Este — Valencia eastern bypass and connections to Maracay and Aragua state
- Autopista Panamericana — Cross-country connections toward the Colombian border via Barinas and Táchira
- Autopista Centro Occidental — Connections to Barquisimeto, Lara state, and western regions
- Gran Caracas Vial network — Urban expressways and access roads in metropolitan Caracas
Recent Changes (2026)
- National MPPT tariff update: Standardized toll rates updated nationwide across all 75 stations, establishing rates from 180.00 VES for light vehicles and microbuses up to 3,470.00 VES for 6-axle heavy transport
- CobreTag expansion: Available across COBREMEX toll plazas in 10 states with digital receipts and automated account management
- VenVías national integration: Implementation of VenVías electronic system and POS card terminals across state-operated toll plazas under MPPT oversight
Frequently Asked Questions
Are toll rates the same on all autopistas?
Yes. Toll rates are strictly standardized at a national level by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Transporte (MPPT) for all 75 official toll plazas across Venezuela. Operating entities like COBREMEX and INVIAL apply the unified national tariff schedule.
Do foreign vehicles pay different rates?
No. All vehicles pay the same rates regardless of origin based on their vehicle category. Foreign visitors should carry VES cash or debit/credit cards as backup.
Can I travel Venezuelan autopistas without paying tolls?
Alternative routes via secondary roads are available but significantly longer. Autopistas provide faster travel. Toll evasion at attended booths is prevented by barrier gates and toll attendants.
Venezuela vs. Neighbouring Countries (2026)
| Country | System | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | Electronic tags (CobreTag, VenVías) + cash/POS card; 75 national stations | Standardized national MPPT rates (VES-denominated) |
| Colombia | Concession-operated; TAG + cash | COP-denominated; extensive 4G highway program |
| Brazil | Sem Parar + cash; extensive concessioned network | Largest toll network in South America |
| Guyana | Mostly toll-free; Berbice Bridge toll only | Left-hand driving; oil boom economy |
Useful Links & Resources
- Latin America Toll Calculator - Calculate toll costs for Venezuelan autopistas
- Colombia Toll Guide - Western neighbour with active toll network
- Brazil Toll Guide - Eastern neighbour
- Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Transporte (MPPT) - Official transport ministry and national toll regulator
- COBREMEX CobreTag - Official electronic tag operator for COBREMEX toll plazas