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Guyana Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Bridge tolls and select road tolls; manual cash collection at toll booths
Coverage: Demerara Harbour Bridge, Berbice Bridge, select interior roads
Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Technology: Manual booth collection; no electronic tolling system currently deployed
Operators: Ministry of Public Works, Berbice Bridge Company Inc.

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Guyana? 2026 Update

Tolls in Guyana are limited to a small number of river crossings, primarily the Demerara Harbour Bridge and the Berbice Bridge. There is no national highway toll network. Most roads in Guyana are toll-free, and all toll payments are made in cash at manual booths — no electronic tags or prepaid accounts are available.

Key Reality: If you are driving in Guyana and cross the Demerara or Berbice rivers, you will pay a bridge toll. All other road travel is generally toll-free. Carry Guyanese dollars in small denominations as no card payment is accepted at toll points.

2026 Update: The Demerara Harbour Bridge toll rates were revised upward in recent years to fund maintenance and the ongoing construction planning for the new Demerara River bridge. The Berbice Bridge Company continues to operate the pontoon crossing with tolls set under concession terms. No new electronic tolling infrastructure has been introduced as of 2026.

Guyana Toll Costs: Current Rates

Guyana's toll network is bridge-centric. The two primary tolled crossings serve the coastal road corridor connecting Georgetown westward and eastward along the Atlantic coast. Rates are charged per crossing in GYD.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2026)

Crossing	Motorcycles	Passenger Cars	Minibuses / SUVs	Trucks / Heavy Vehicles
Demerara Harbour Bridge	GYD 100	GYD 300	GYD 400–600	GYD 800–2,000+
Berbice Bridge	GYD 300	GYD 900	GYD 1,200–1,800	GYD 2,500–6,000+

Rates are approximate 2026 figures. Heavy vehicle rates vary by axle count and laden weight. Confirm current rates at the toll booth or with the Ministry of Public Works before travel.

Where You Pay Tolls in Guyana (2026)

Demerara Harbour Bridge: Located west of Georgetown on the Demerara River, this is the main tolled crossing connecting the East Bank and West Bank Demerara corridors. It is one of the world's longest floating bridges and is a critical bottleneck for Georgetown traffic.

Berbice Bridge: Spanning the Berbice River near New Amsterdam, this privately operated pontoon bridge connects Region 5 and Region 6. The Berbice Bridge Company Inc. holds the concession and sets rates under government oversight. It is the only fixed crossing on the Berbice River.

Toll-Free Roads: The majority of Guyana's road network — including the East Coast Demerara Highway, East Bank Demerara Highway, Linden Highway, and interior roads — is toll-free.

How to Pay Guyana Tolls

All toll payments in Guyana are made in cash at manual toll booths. There is no electronic toll collection, prepaid tag system, or card payment option at any toll point as of 2026.

1. Cash at Toll Booth (Only Method):

• Pay in Guyanese Dollars (GYD) only — USD is not officially accepted at booths
• Exact change is helpful but not always required; booths carry some change
• Receipts are not always issued; request one if needed for expense records
• Payment is per direction — both inbound and outbound crossings are tolled

2. No Electronic or Digital Options:

• No RFID transponders, toll tags, or apps are used in Guyana's toll system
• No Tolls by Mail or license-plate billing system exists
• Mobile money and card payments are not available at toll points

To estimate toll costs for your Guyana journey, use the TollGuru Guyana toll calculator:

Guyana Toll Calculator

Recent Changes (2026)

Demerara River Bridge (New):

• The Government of Guyana has advanced planning for a new fixed bridge across the Demerara River to replace the aging floating bridge, funded in part through oil revenues; construction timelines remain under review as of 2026
• Demerara Harbour Bridge toll rates were increased in 2023–2024 to contribute to the bridge maintenance and replacement fund

Berbice Bridge:

• The Berbice Bridge concession continues under Berbice Bridge Company Inc.; the government has periodically reviewed the rate structure following public pressure over high freight costs
• No new competition route (second bridge or ferry) has been commissioned as of 2026

Road Infrastructure Investment:

• Guyana's oil revenues since 2020 have funded significant road expansion, including the East Coast four-lane highway upgrade and interior road rehabilitation — these roads remain toll-free
• No new toll roads have been announced as part of current infrastructure plans

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

• Georgetown to New Amsterdam (crossing Berbice Bridge): approximately GYD 900 for a passenger car each way
• Georgetown to West Bank Demerara (crossing Demerara Harbour Bridge): approximately GYD 300 for a passenger car each way
• Freight operators face the highest burden: a loaded truck crossing both bridges can pay GYD 4,000–8,000+ per round trip

Toll-Free Alternatives:

• Ferry crossings at Vreed-en-Hoop (Demerara River) serve as a slower but cheaper alternative for foot passengers and small vehicles
• Interior routes via Linden do not require bridge tolls but are significantly longer for coastal destinations

Practical Tips:

• The Demerara Harbour Bridge has restricted operating hours for large vessels — it periodically swings open to allow river traffic, causing delays of 15–45 minutes; plan accordingly for time-sensitive travel
• Peak-hour queues at the Demerara Harbour Bridge can be significant during Georgetown morning and evening commutes
• Keep small-denomination GYD notes ready; GYD 100, 500, and 1,000 notes are most useful at toll booths

Frequently Asked Questions

Are most roads in Guyana toll-free?

Yes. The vast majority of Guyana's road network is toll-free. Tolls apply only at the two major river bridge crossings: the Demerara Harbour Bridge and the Berbice Bridge.

Can I pay Guyana tolls by card or mobile money?

No. As of 2026, all tolls are cash-only in Guyanese Dollars. Neither debit/credit cards nor mobile payment platforms are accepted at toll booths.

What happens if the Demerara Harbour Bridge is closed?

The bridge is periodically opened to allow river traffic through, causing traffic stoppages. The Ministry of Public Works announces scheduled openings. Staysail ferry service at Vreed-en-Hoop provides an alternative, though with longer transit times.

Do rental vehicles pay the same tolls?

Yes. All vehicles are charged the same rate based on vehicle class, regardless of ownership. Rental car companies do not add surcharges for tolls in Guyana as there is no electronic billing system.

Is a new bridge being built to replace the Demerara Harbour Bridge?

Planning and feasibility work is underway for a new Demerara River fixed bridge, financed through Guyana's oil revenues. No confirmed construction start date has been announced as of 2026. The existing floating bridge remains operational in the interim.

Guyana vs. Neighbouring Countries

Country	System Type	Typical Cost	Coverage
Guyana	Manual cash bridge tolls	GYD 300–900/crossing	2 river bridges only
Venezuela	Manual highway tolls	Low (heavily subsidised)	Major motorways
Brazil	Electronic + manual	BRL 3–15/plaza	Extensive concession network
Suriname	Limited bridge tolls	SRD varies	Select crossings
French Guiana	No tolls (French territory)	Free	Toll-free roads

Useful Links & Resources

Neighbouring Country Toll Information:

• Venezuela Toll Roads - Motorway toll system information
• Brazil Toll Roads - Extensive concession highway network
• Suriname Toll Roads - Bridge and road toll information
• French Guiana Toll Roads - Toll-free French overseas territory

Regional South American Toll References:

• Colombia Toll Roads - National toll concession network
• Peru Toll Roads - Highway toll information

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