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= Saudi Arabia Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Currently No Toll Roads<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Free highway network (No toll roads)<br>
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'''Operator:''' Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services<br>
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'''Currency:''' Saudi Riyal (SAR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Saudi Riyal (SAR)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' 151,000 km of free highways<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 151,000 km of free highways nationwide<br>
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'''Technology:''' Free road network (no toll collection)
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Government-funded road infrastructure (no toll collection)
 
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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;">Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Saudi Arabia? 2025 Update</h2>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-saudi-arabia Calculate Saudi Arabia Toll]
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Saudi Arabia? 2025 Update ==
 
  
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'''No, Saudi Arabia currently has no toll roads.''' All highways, motorways, and major roads in the Kingdom are free to use for all vehicles. This includes the extensive network of modern highways connecting major cities and international borders.
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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;">No, Saudi Arabia currently has no toll roads.</strong> All highways, motorways, and major roads in the Kingdom are free to use for all vehicles, including the extensive network of modern highways connecting major cities and international borders.</p>
  
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'''Current Road System:'''
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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;">Exception:</strong> The King Fahd Causeway connecting Saudi Arabia to Bahrain charges SAR 25 ($6.67) per car crossing.</p>
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* All 151,000 km of highways are toll-free
 
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* No vignettes or electronic toll collection required
 
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* Free access for all vehicle types
 
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* No planned toll implementation in 2025
 
  
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'''Road Network Coverage:'''
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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;">2025 Status:</strong> Despite historical proposals (2004, 2018-2020), no toll roads have been implemented. The Ministry of Transport officially denied toll implementation plans in 2020 and 2022, confirming the Kingdom's commitment to free road infrastructure.</p>
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* Major highways connecting all regions
 
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* International border crossings
 
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* Urban and intercity routes
 
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* Rural and agricultural area access roads
 
  
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== Saudi Arabia Road Network: Free Highway System ==
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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;">Saudi Arabia Road Network: Free Highway System</h2>
  
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Saudi Arabia maintains one of the world's most extensive free highway networks, funded through government investment rather than toll collection.
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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;">Saudi Arabia maintains one of the world's most extensive free highway networks, funded through government investment rather than toll collection.</p>
  
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=== Current Road Infrastructure ===
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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 Road Infrastructure (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Road Category</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Road Category</th>
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<th>Length (km)</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Length (km)</th>
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<th>Description</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Description</th>
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<th>Cost to Users</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cost to Users</th>
 
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<td>Major Highways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Major Highways</td>
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<td>151,000</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">151,000</td>
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<td>Inter-city and international connections</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Inter-city and international connections</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free</td>
 
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<td>Secondary Roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Secondary Roads</td>
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<td>102,000</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">102,000</td>
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<td>Regional city connections</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Regional city connections</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free</td>
 
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<td>Feeder Roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Feeder Roads</td>
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<td>374,000</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">374,000</td>
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<td>Towns, villages, agricultural areas</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Towns, villages, agricultural areas</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free</td>
 
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<td>Under Construction</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Under Construction</td>
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<td>204,000</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">204,000</td>
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<td>Ongoing infrastructure development</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Ongoing infrastructure development</td>
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<td>Free (planned)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free (planned)</td>
 
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=== Major Highway Routes ===
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<th>Highway Number</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Highway Number</th>
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<th>Route</th>
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<th>Key Cities</th>
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<th>Length</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Length</th>
 
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<td>Highway 40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Highway 40</td>
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<td>Dammam - Riyadh - Makkah - Jeddah</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Dammam - Riyadh - Makkah - Jeddah</td>
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<td>Major commercial corridor</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Major commercial corridor</td>
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<td>~1,400 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">~1,400 km</td>
 
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<td>Highway 65</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Highway 65</td>
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<td>Hotat Bani Tamim - Buraidah - Hail - Al-Qurayyat</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Hotat Bani Tamim - Buraidah - Hail - Al-Qurayyat</td>
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<td>Northern corridor</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Northern corridor</td>
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<td>~800 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">~800 km</td>
 
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<td>Highway 85</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Highway 85</td>
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<td>Abu Hadria - Al-Nairiya - Hafar Al-Batin - Arar</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Abu Hadria - Al-Nairiya - Hafar Al-Batin - Arar</td>
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<td>Eastern corridor</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Eastern corridor</td>
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<td>~600 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">~600 km</td>
 
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<td>Highway 10</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Highway 10</td>
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<td>Al-Batha - Haradh - Al-Kharj - Abha</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Al-Batha - Haradh - Al-Kharj - Abha</td>
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<td>Southern corridor</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Southern corridor, world's longest straight road (256 km)</td>
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<td>~900 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">~900 km</td>
 
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== Historical Context: Toll Road Proposals ==
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While Saudi Arabia currently has no tolls, there have been historical discussions about implementing toll systems.
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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;">All Saudi Arabia roads are free to use. Here's what you need to know:</p>
  
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=== Past Toll Proposals (2004) ===
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* '''Proposed rates:''' SR 5 per 100km (cars), SR 7.5 (light trucks), SR 15 (heavy trucks)
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* '''Target roads:''' 16-20 major expressways
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<li>Valid driver's license (Saudi or international)</li>
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* '''Revenue goal:''' SR 1.8 billion by 2010
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<li>Vehicle registration and insurance</li>
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* '''Status:''' Never implemented
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<li>No toll tags or prepayment systems needed</li>
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=== Why Tolls Were Not Implemented ===
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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;">Road Costs:</strong></p>
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* Strong public opposition
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* Government preference for fuel subsidies over toll collection
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<li>Highway usage: Completely free</li>
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* Sufficient oil revenues for infrastructure funding
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<li>Fuel costs: Among world's lowest (~SAR 0.75-0.90 per liter)</li>
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* Political considerations regarding public acceptance
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<li>King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain: SAR 25 per car</li>
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== Current Road Costs: What Drivers Pay ==
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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 total travel costs for your Saudi Arabia journey, use TollGuru Saudi Arabia calculator:</p>
  
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=== Fuel Costs ===
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Saudi Arabia maintains some of the world's lowest fuel prices:
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* '''Gasoline 91:''' ~SR 0.75 per liter
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* '''Gasoline 95:''' ~SR 0.90 per liter
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* '''Diesel:''' ~SR 0.47 per liter
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=== Vehicle Registration & Licensing ===
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* Annual vehicle registration fees
 
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* Driver's license costs
 
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* Periodic vehicle inspection fees
 
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* Insurance requirements
 
  
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=== Border Crossing Considerations ===
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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;">Road Infrastructure Updates:</strong></p>
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* No toll charges at Saudi borders
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* Customs and immigration processing only
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<li>Speed limits increased to 140 km/h on major highways (Highways 5, 15, 40, 65)</li>
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<li>Cooled and rubberized roads expanded for Hajj 2025 (82% increase in heat-reducing surfaces)</li>
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<li>King Fahd Causeway capacity increased by 45% with new e-payment lanes</li>
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== Planning Your Saudi Arabia Journey ==
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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;">Toll Road Status:</strong></p>
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<li>No toll roads implemented despite historical proposals (2004, 2018-2020)</li>
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<li>Ministry of Transport officially denied toll implementation plans in 2022</li>
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<li>Commitment to free road infrastructure maintained</li>
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Highway usage:''' Completely free throughout the Kingdom
 
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* '''Fuel costs:''' Heavily subsidized, among world's lowest
 
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* '''Accommodation:''' Budget accordingly for hotels and food
 
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* '''Border crossings:''' Free on Saudi side, check neighboring countries
 
  
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=== Travel Tips ===
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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;">The King Fahd Causeway is the only toll crossing in Saudi Arabia, connecting the Kingdom to Bahrain.</p>
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* '''Speed limits:''' Recently increased to 140 km/h on major highways
 
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* '''Alternative routes:''' Multiple free routes available between major cities
 
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* '''Rest areas:''' Well-maintained facilities along major highways
 
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* '''Emergency services:''' Available throughout highway network
 
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* '''Navigation:''' Modern road signage in Arabic and English
 
  
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== Saudi Arabia vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<td>Saudi Arabia</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>No tolls</td>
 
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<td>All highways</td>
 
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<td>Government-funded infrastructure</td>
 
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<td>UAE</td>
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<td>Electronic tolls</td>
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<td>AED 4 per gate</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">From Bahrain to Saudi</th>
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<td>Dubai (Salik), Abu Dhabi (Darb)</td>
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<td>Peak hour tolling</td>
 
 
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<td>Qatar</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Small Cars</td>
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<td>Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">SAR 25</td>
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<td>No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">BHD 2.5</td>
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<td>All highways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Increased from SAR 20 in 2016</td>
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<td>Government-funded</td>
 
 
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<td>Kuwait</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Passenger Vehicles</td>
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<td>Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">SAR 35</td>
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<td>No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">BHD 3.5</td>
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<td>All highways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Increased from SAR 30 in 2016</td>
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<td>Government-funded</td>
 
 
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<td>Oman</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Trucks</td>
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<td>Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">SAR 5 per ton</td>
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<td>No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">BHD 0.5 per ton</td>
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<td>All highways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Increased from SAR 2 per ton</td>
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<td>Government-funded</td>
 
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<td>Bahrain</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>No tolls</td>
 
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<td>All highways</td>
 
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<td>Government-funded</td>
 
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<td>Jordan</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>No tolls</td>
 
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<td>Most highways</td>
 
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<td>Some private toll roads</td>
 
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<td>Iraq</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>No tolls</td>
 
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<td>Most highways</td>
 
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<td>Infrastructure rebuilding</td>
 
 
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Are there any toll roads in Saudi Arabia? ===
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No, Saudi Arabia currently has no toll roads. All highways and major roads are free to use for all vehicles.
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<li>Highway usage: Completely free throughout the Kingdom</li>
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<li>Fuel costs: Heavily subsidized, among world's lowest</li>
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<li>Border crossings: Free on Saudi side, check neighboring countries</li>
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<li>King Fahd Causeway: SAR 25 to cross to Bahrain</li>
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=== Will Saudi Arabia introduce tolls in the future? ===
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There are no official plans for toll implementation in 2025. Past proposals were abandoned due to public opposition and sufficient government funding.
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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<li>Speed limits: Up to 140 km/h on major highways</li>
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<li>Rest areas: Well-maintained facilities along major highways</li>
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<li>Navigation: Modern road signage in Arabic and English</li>
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<li>Emergency services: Call 911 (unified emergency number)</li>
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=== Do I need any special permits to drive on Saudi highways? ===
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No special permits are required for highway use. You only need a valid driver's license and vehicle registration.
 
  
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=== How does Saudi Arabia fund its extensive road network? ===
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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 there any toll roads in Saudi Arabia?</h3>
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Road infrastructure is funded through government revenues, primarily from oil exports, rather than user fees or tolls.
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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, Saudi Arabia currently has no toll roads. All highways and major roads are free to use for all vehicles. The only toll is the King Fahd Causeway connecting to Bahrain.</p>
  
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=== Are there costs for using specific bridges or tunnels? ===
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No, all bridges, tunnels, and highway infrastructure in Saudi Arabia are free to use.
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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;">There are no official plans for toll implementation in 2025. Past proposals were abandoned due to public opposition and sufficient government funding from oil revenues.</p>
  
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=== What about parking fees in cities? ===
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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 I need any special permits to drive on Saudi highways?</h3>
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While highway use is free, some urban areas may charge for parking. This varies by city and location.
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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 special permits are required for highway use. You only need a valid driver's license and vehicle registration.</p>
  
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=== Do foreign visitors pay any road usage fees? ===
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No, foreign visitors use the same free road network as Saudi residents. No additional fees apply.
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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;">Road infrastructure is funded through government revenues, primarily from oil exports, rather than user fees or tolls.</p>
  
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== Regional Highway Connections ==
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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 visitors pay any road usage fees?</h3>
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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, foreign visitors use the same free road network as Saudi residents. No additional fees apply.</p>
  
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=== Border Crossings ===
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Saudi Arabia's free highway network connects directly to neighboring countries:
 
  
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* Jordan: Multiple crossing points via Highway 65
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* Iraq: Connections through northern highways
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Saudi Arabia</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Government-funded infrastructure</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[united-arab-emirates-toll|UAE]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">AED 4-8 per gate</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Dubai (Salik), Abu Dhabi (Darb)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[qatar-toll|Qatar]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Government-funded</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[kuwait-toll|Kuwait]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Government-funded</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[bahrain-toll|Bahrain]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Government-funded</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[jordan-toll|Jordan]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Government-funded</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Infrastructure rebuilding</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[yemen-toll|Yemen]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Limited infrastructure</td>
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* UAE: Multiple crossings including Highway 10
 
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* Qatar: Causeway connection via Highway 40
 
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* Bahrain: King Fahd Causeway (free on Saudi side)
 
  
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'''Southern Borders:'''
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* Yemen: Multiple crossing points via southern highways
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* Oman: Eastern border crossings
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<li>[https://www.mot.gov.sa Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services]</li>
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<li>[https://www.my.gov.sa Official Government Portal]</li>
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<li>Emergency Assistance: 911 (unified emergency number)</li>
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=== Cross-Border Travel Notes ===
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* Saudi highways remain free up to border crossings
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* Check neighboring countries' toll requirements before crossing
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<li>[[united-arab-emirates-toll|UAE Toll Roads]] - Salik and Darb electronic toll systems</li>
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* Border processing may involve customs and immigration fees
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<li>[[qatar-toll|Qatar Roads]] - Free highway network</li>
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* Return journey on Saudi highways remains toll-free
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<li>[[kuwait-toll|Kuwait Roads]] - Government-funded free roads</li>
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<li>[[bahrain-toll|Bahrain Roads]] - Free highways throughout the island</li>
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<li>[[jordan-toll|Jordan Roads]] - Free road network</li>
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<li>[[iraq-toll|Iraq Roads]] - Free highways under reconstruction</li>
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* [https://www.mot.gov.sa Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services]
 
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Saudi Arabia Toll Roads 2025: Free Highway Network Guide

System: Free highway network (No toll roads)
Operator: Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Coverage: 151,000 km of free highways nationwide
Technology: Government-funded road infrastructure (no toll collection)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Saudi Arabia? 2025 Update

No, Saudi Arabia currently has no toll roads. All highways, motorways, and major roads in the Kingdom are free to use for all vehicles, including the extensive network of modern highways connecting major cities and international borders.

Exception: The King Fahd Causeway connecting Saudi Arabia to Bahrain charges SAR 25 ($6.67) per car crossing.

2025 Status: Despite historical proposals (2004, 2018-2020), no toll roads have been implemented. The Ministry of Transport officially denied toll implementation plans in 2020 and 2022, confirming the Kingdom's commitment to free road infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia Road Network: Free Highway System

Saudi Arabia maintains one of the world's most extensive free highway networks, funded through government investment rather than toll collection.

Current Road Infrastructure (2025)

Road Category Length (km) Description Cost to Users
Major Highways 151,000 Inter-city and international connections Free
Secondary Roads 102,000 Regional city connections Free
Feeder Roads 374,000 Towns, villages, agricultural areas Free
Under Construction 204,000 Ongoing infrastructure development Free (planned)

Major Highway Routes

Highway Number Route Key Features Length
Highway 40 Dammam - Riyadh - Makkah - Jeddah Major commercial corridor ~1,400 km
Highway 65 Hotat Bani Tamim - Buraidah - Hail - Al-Qurayyat Northern corridor ~800 km
Highway 85 Abu Hadria - Al-Nairiya - Hafar Al-Batin - Arar Eastern corridor ~600 km
Highway 10 Al-Batha - Haradh - Al-Kharj - Abha Southern corridor, world's longest straight road (256 km) ~900 km

How to Use Saudi Arabia Roads

All Saudi Arabia roads are free to use. Here's what you need to know:

Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license (Saudi or international)
  • Vehicle registration and insurance
  • No toll tags or prepayment systems needed

Road Costs:

  • Highway usage: Completely free
  • Fuel costs: Among world's lowest (~SAR 0.75-0.90 per liter)
  • King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain: SAR 25 per car

To calculate total travel costs for your Saudi Arabia journey, use TollGuru Saudi Arabia calculator:

Recent Changes (2025)

Road Infrastructure Updates:

  • Speed limits increased to 140 km/h on major highways (Highways 5, 15, 40, 65)
  • Cooled and rubberized roads expanded for Hajj 2025 (82% increase in heat-reducing surfaces)
  • King Fahd Causeway capacity increased by 45% with new e-payment lanes

Toll Road Status:

  • No toll roads implemented despite historical proposals (2004, 2018-2020)
  • Ministry of Transport officially denied toll implementation plans in 2022
  • Commitment to free road infrastructure maintained

King Fahd Causeway: Only Toll Connection

The King Fahd Causeway is the only toll crossing in Saudi Arabia, connecting the Kingdom to Bahrain.

Current Toll Rates (2025)

Vehicle Type From Saudi to Bahrain From Bahrain to Saudi Notes
Small Cars SAR 25 BHD 2.5 Increased from SAR 20 in 2016
Passenger Vehicles SAR 35 BHD 3.5 Increased from SAR 30 in 2016
Trucks SAR 5 per ton BHD 0.5 per ton Increased from SAR 2 per ton

Planning Your Saudi Arabia Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Highway usage: Completely free throughout the Kingdom
  • Fuel costs: Heavily subsidized, among world's lowest
  • Border crossings: Free on Saudi side, check neighboring countries
  • King Fahd Causeway: SAR 25 to cross to Bahrain

Travel Tips:

  • Speed limits: Up to 140 km/h on major highways
  • Rest areas: Well-maintained facilities along major highways
  • Navigation: Modern road signage in Arabic and English
  • Emergency services: Call 911 (unified emergency number)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any toll roads in Saudi Arabia?

No, Saudi Arabia currently has no toll roads. All highways and major roads are free to use for all vehicles. The only toll is the King Fahd Causeway connecting to Bahrain.

Will Saudi Arabia introduce tolls in the future?

There are no official plans for toll implementation in 2025. Past proposals were abandoned due to public opposition and sufficient government funding from oil revenues.

Do I need any special permits to drive on Saudi highways?

No special permits are required for highway use. You only need a valid driver's license and vehicle registration.

How does Saudi Arabia fund its road network?

Road infrastructure is funded through government revenues, primarily from oil exports, rather than user fees or tolls.

Do foreign visitors pay any road usage fees?

No, foreign visitors use the same free road network as Saudi residents. No additional fees apply.

Saudi Arabia vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Notes
Saudi Arabia Free roads No tolls Government-funded infrastructure
UAE Electronic tolls AED 4-8 per gate Dubai (Salik), Abu Dhabi (Darb)
Qatar Free roads No tolls Government-funded
Kuwait Free roads No tolls Government-funded
Bahrain Free roads No tolls Government-funded
Jordan Free roads No tolls Government-funded
Iraq Free roads No tolls Infrastructure rebuilding
Yemen Free roads No tolls Limited infrastructure

Useful Links & Resources

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Neighboring Countries:

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