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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Mixed Electronic (M50) & Traditional Barrier Tolls<br>
 
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Mixed Electronic (M50) & Traditional Barrier Tolls<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 173km of toll roads, 12 toll locations<br>
 
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Euro (EUR)<br>
 
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Euro (EUR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 173km of toll roads, 12 toll locations<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> eFlow video recognition, electronic tags, traditional plazas<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> eFlow barrier-free (M50) + Traditional toll plazas
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), various PPP operators
 
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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;">Ireland's toll system features the unique M50 barrier-free tolling around Dublin plus traditional toll plazas on ten other roads.</p>
 
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Ireland's toll system features the unique M50 barrier-free tolling around Dublin plus traditional toll plazas on ten other roads.</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;">Dublin Area:</strong> M50 toll essential for ring road travel (€2.50-€3.90 per trip)</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;">Ireland operates two distinct toll payment systems depending on the road you're using.</p>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">eFlow Tag:</strong> Physical windscreen tag for automatic payment (€2.50 per trip)</li>
 
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Video Account:</strong> Registration-based billing (€3.10 per trip)</li>
 
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Pay-per-use:</strong> Online/phone payment by 8pm next day (€3.90 per trip)</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;">1. M50 eFlow System (Barrier-Free):</strong></p>
 
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<li>Online at eflow.ie</li>
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<li>eFlow Tag: Physical windscreen tag for automatic payment (€2.50 per trip)</li>
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<li>Phone: 0818 50 10 50</li>
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<li>Video Account: Registration-based billing (€3.10 per trip)</li>
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<li>Payzone retail outlets across Ireland</li>
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<li>Pay-per-use: Online/phone payment by 8pm next day (€3.90 per trip)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Electronic tags</strong> (interoperable across all Irish toll roads)</li>
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<li>Electronic tags (interoperable across all Irish toll roads)</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;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Irish toll roads, use TollGuru Ireland toll calculator</p>
  
 
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Dublin area:</strong> M50 toll essential for ring road travel (€2.50-€3.90)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Daily costs:</strong> Dublin area €5-15, cross-country €10-25</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Tag benefits:</strong> Saves €0.40-€1.40 per trip vs unregistered payment</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Peak pricing:</strong> Dublin Port Tunnel AM peak €13 (avoid 6-10am southbound)</li>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Extensive toll network</td>
 
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Extensive toll network</td>
 
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0.08-0.12/km</td>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free for cars, HGV tolls</td>
 
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free for cars, HGV tolls</td>
 
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0 (cars)</td>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Limited tunnel tolls</td>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0-€5.50</td>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free motorways</td>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0</td>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Completely free</td>
 
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Completely free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0.08-0.15/km</td>
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Ireland Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Mixed Electronic (M50) & Traditional Barrier Tolls
Coverage: 173km of toll roads, 12 toll locations
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Technology: eFlow video recognition, electronic tags, traditional plazas
Operators: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), various PPP operators

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Ireland? 2025 Update

Ireland operates 11 toll roads with 12 toll locations (M3 has two separate toll points). The system combines barrier-free electronic tolling on the M50 with traditional toll plazas on all other roads.

Key Reality: M50 tolls must be paid by 8pm the following day or penalties escalate rapidly. Traditional toll roads require immediate payment at toll plazas.

2025 Update: Toll rates increased January 1, 2025, with Dublin Port Tunnel peak tolls rising to €13 and moderate increases across most toll roads.

Ireland Toll Costs: Current Rates

Ireland's toll system features the unique M50 barrier-free tolling around Dublin plus traditional toll plazas on ten other roads.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

M50 Dublin Barrier-Free Toll

Payment Method Cars Light Goods Vehicles Heavy Goods Vehicles
eFlow Tag Account €2.50 €2.50 €5.30
Video Account (Registered) €3.10 €3.10 €6.40
Unregistered (Pay by 8pm next day) €3.90 €3.90 €7.70

Traditional Toll Plaza Rates

Road Cars Buses/Coaches HGVs Location
M1 (Drogheda) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Gormanston-Monasterboice
M3 (Section 1) €1.50 €2.50 €2.50 Dunboyne-Dunshaughlin
M3 (Section 2) €1.50 €2.50 €2.50 Navan-Kells
M4 (Kinnegad) €3.00 €4.90 €4.90 Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad
M6 (Galway) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Ballinasloe-Loughrea
M7/M8 (Portlaoise) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Portlaoise West
M8 (Cork) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Rathcormac-Watergrasshill
N25 (Waterford) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Waterford Bypass
N18 (Limerick Tunnel) €2.00 €3.30 €3.30 Shannon River Tunnel

Special Urban Tolls

Location Cars Peak Hours Notes
Dublin Port Tunnel (Southbound AM) €13.00 Mon-Fri 6-10am HGVs >3.5t free
Dublin Port Tunnel (Northbound PM) €10.00 Mon-Fri 4-7pm HGVs >3.5t free
Dublin Port Tunnel (Off-peak) €3.00 All other times HGVs >3.5t free
East-Link Bridge €2.00 All times Central Dublin crossing

Major Route Costs (Current Rates)

Dublin Area: M50 toll essential for ring road travel (€2.50-€3.90 per trip)

Cross-Country Routes: Individual tolls range €1.50-€3.00

Peak Hour Penalties: Dublin Port Tunnel up to €13 at AM peak times

How to Pay Ireland Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay toll in Ireland:

1. M50 eFlow System (Barrier-Free):

  • eFlow Tag: Physical windscreen tag for automatic payment (€2.50 per trip)
  • Video Account: Registration-based billing (€3.10 per trip)
  • Pay-per-use: Online/phone payment by 8pm next day (€3.90 per trip)

2. Traditional Toll Plazas:

  • Cash (euros only)
  • Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard)
  • Electronic tags (interoperable across all Irish toll roads)

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Irish toll roads, use TollGuru Ireland toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

January 2025 Rate Increases:

  • M50 unregistered vehicles: €0.10 increase for cars, €0.20 for heavy goods vehicles
  • No toll increase for M50 cars with eFlow tag or video account
  • Dublin Port Tunnel: €1.00 increase for southbound AM peak (€12→€13)
  • Traditional toll roads: €0.10 increase for buses, coaches, and HGVs

Technology Updates:

  • Enhanced eFlow mobile app with improved payment options
  • Extended Payzone network for cash payments
  • Electric vehicle toll incentive (LEVTI) scheme discontinued January 1, 2024

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Daily costs: Dublin area €5-15, cross-country €10-25
  • Tag benefits: Save €0.40-€1.40 per trip vs unregistered payment
  • Peak pricing: Dublin Port Tunnel AM peak €13 (avoid 6-10am southbound)

Alternative Routes

  • Toll-free options: All toll roads have free non-motorway alternatives
  • Time penalty: 30-60 minutes longer, especially around Dublin
  • Northern Ireland: Completely toll-free once you cross the border

Ireland vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Ireland Mixed electronic + plazas €1.50-€13.00 173km, 12 locations
United Kingdom Limited bridge tolls £0-£6.70 Mostly free motorways
France Extensive toll network €0.08-0.12/km Most motorways tolled
Germany Free for cars, HGV tolls €0 (cars) Extensive free network
Netherlands Limited tunnel tolls €0-€5.50 Mostly free
Belgium Free motorways €0 Completely free
Spain Extensive toll network €0.08-0.15/km Major motorways tolled

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Irish tolls completely?

Yes, all toll roads have free alternative routes using non-motorway roads. However, journey times are typically 30-60 minutes longer, especially around Dublin.

What happens if I don't pay the M50 toll on time?

Penalties escalate: €3 extra if paid within 14 days, then fines increase significantly. Persistent non-payment can lead to prosecution.

Do I need an electronic tag for Irish toll roads?

Tags are not mandatory but highly recommended for frequent users. They provide convenience and cost savings compared to cash/card payments at plazas.

Are toll roads in Northern Ireland free?

Yes, Northern Ireland (part of the UK) has no toll roads. All motorways and roads are free to use.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Ireland?

Yes, motorcycles pay the same tolls as cars on all Irish toll roads.

Do electric vehicles get toll discounts?

No, the Low Emissions Vehicle Toll Incentive (LEVTI) scheme was discontinued January 1, 2024. Electric vehicles now pay the same rates as conventional vehicles.

Useful Links & Resources

E-TAG Providers:

  • eFlow (TII official): 0818 50 10 50 - Covers all Irish toll roads
  • eToll Tags: Multiple providers with interoperability
  • TollTag, EasyTrip, PassDirect: Private tag providers

Official Resources:

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