Data from operators' published tariffs shows the cost of driving 100 km on tolled motorways varies significantly across Europe. Spain averages about €6, France about €11, Greece about €4, Croatia about €8, Italy about €7, Poland about €5, Portugal about €9, and Serbia about €4 per 100 km for a car. Motorhome costs are higher, with France reaching nearly €20 per 100 km.
Vignette systems apply in Austria, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, and Slovakia, with short-term passes ranging from €3.50 for one day in Romania to CHF 40 for a year in Switzerland. Meanwhile, 11 countries offer free motorway access for cars, though five of these impose tolls on specific bridges, tunnels, or city zones (such as the UK’s Dartford Crossing or Norway’s automatic toll stations). France is the most expensive country for car tolls per kilometre, while several Eastern European nations offer low-cost vignette options.
The data highlights a patchwork of payment methods — per-kilometre charges, stickers, bridge tolls, or free access — reflecting diverse national infrastructure funding models.
Source: Hacker News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing