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Iceland Toll Roads Guide

System: Electronic toll collection only (ANPR cameras, no booths)
Operator: Vegagerðin (Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration) / Vaðlaheiðargöng hf.
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Coverage: Two toll points only, Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel (North Iceland) and Hornafjörður Ring Road section (Southeast Iceland)
Technology: Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), online payment, no vignette, no transponder

Do I Need Iceland Tolls? 2026 Update

Iceland does not have a nationwide toll road network. There is no vignette, no transponder, and almost the entire Ring Road (Route 1) and secondary road system is toll-free. As of 2026, only two locations charge a toll: the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel near Akureyri in North Iceland, and a newly built Ring Road section through Hornafjörður in Southeast Iceland, tolled from September 1, 2026.

Key Reality: There are no toll booths anywhere in Iceland. Cameras read your license plate automatically and payment must be completed online within a 24-hour window, before or after your trip.

2026 Update: Since January 1, 2026, Iceland also charges a separate nationwide per-kilometer road usage fee (kílómetragjald) that replaced part of the old fuel tax system. This is a road tax on all vehicles, including EVs, and is unrelated to the two toll points described here.

Iceland Toll Costs: Current Rates

Iceland's two toll points charge flat per-crossing fees based on vehicle weight class, not distance.

Vaðlaheiðargöng Tunnel Rates (2026)

Vehicle Class	Single Trip	Return Trip
Under 3.5 tonnes (cars, campervans)	2,216 ISK	4,432 ISK
Over 7.5 tonnes (larger transport, trucks)	6,505 ISK	13,010 ISK

Hornafjörður Ring Road Toll (from September 1, 2026)

Vehicle Class	Single Trip	Notes
Under 3.5 tonnes (cars)	1,500 ISK	New Ring Road section, opened June 24, 2026
3.5 to 7.5 tonnes	2,100 ISK	Toll collection begins Sept 1, 2026
Over 7.5 tonnes	4,500 ISK	Fully automated, no sign-in required

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How to Pay Iceland Tolls

Both Icelandic tolls are cashless and paid entirely online or by app, by license plate.

• Online: Pay at veggjald.is up to 24 hours before or after your trip through the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel
• App: The official "Veggjald" app (iOS and Android) supports single-trip payment and vehicle registration
• Self-service kiosks: Installed at both ends of the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel since July 2026 for card or mobile payment
• Pre-registration: Register a license plate and card on veggjald.is for automatic billing, up to 120 prepaid trips per account
• Hornafjörður toll: Fully automated ANPR billing, no sign-in required at the time of travel

Enforcement and Penalties

There are no exemptions at either toll point. If payment is not made within the 24-hour window, an administrative collection fee is added and the claim is billed to the vehicle's registered owner. Rental companies typically pass unpaid tolls to the renter along with their own service fee, so paying promptly through veggjald.is or the Veggjald app is the cheapest option.

Recent Changes (2026)

• Vaðlaheiðargöng standard car rate updated to 2,216 ISK single / 4,432 ISK return, effective March 2026
• Self-service payment kiosks installed at both tunnel entrances, July 2026
• New Hornafjörður Ring Road section opened to traffic June 24, 2026, shortening the Ring Road by 12 km
• Hornafjörður tolling begins September 1, 2026, to help fund the road's construction cost over up to 30 years
• Nationwide per-kilometer road usage fee (kílómetragjald), 6.95 ISK/km for cars under 3.5 tonnes, introduced January 1, 2026, replacing part of the fuel excise duty; applies to all vehicles including EVs and is separate from the two tolls above. For rental cars, companies log the odometer at pickup and drop-off and bill the fee automatically, sometimes with a small processing charge

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

• A one-way Ring Road trip through both toll points costs roughly 3,700 ISK for a standard car
• Rental car companies usually collect the per-kilometer road tax as a flat daily fee, folded into your booking

Toll-Free Alternatives:

• The Víkurskarð mountain pass bypasses the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel toll-free but can be closed or hazardous in winter
• Hvalfjörður tunnel near Reykjavík has been toll-free since September 2018
• Every other road and tunnel in Iceland, including the rest of the Ring Road, remains toll-free

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Iceland's tolls completely?

Yes, in most cases. The Víkurskarð pass offers a free alternative to the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel in good weather. There is currently no free alternative route around the Hornafjörður toll section once it opens for charging.

What happens if I don't pay?

The toll is billed to the vehicle's registered owner with an added administrative collection fee. Rental cars will have the toll plus the rental company's own service fee charged after return.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, tolls are the same for all drivers. Rental companies typically pre-collect the per-kilometer road tax at pickup or check-in on your behalf.

Is the per-kilometer road tax a toll?

No. It is a nationwide road maintenance fee based on distance driven, replacing part of the old fuel tax. It applies everywhere in Iceland and is unrelated to the two toll points covered on this page.

Is the Hvalfjörður tunnel still tolled?

No, it has been free since September 2018. Any information stating otherwise is outdated.

Are national park parking fees the same as road tolls?

No. Sites such as Þingvellir, Skaftafell, and other natural attractions charge separate parking or facility entrance fees, paid on-site or via platforms like Parka.is. These are unrelated to Iceland's two road tolls and are not covered by this page.

Iceland vs. Neighbouring Countries

Country	System Type	Typical Cost	Coverage
Iceland	ANPR, no booths	1,500-6,000 ISK/crossing	2 toll points only
Norway	Electronic (AutoPASS)	Varies by road/ferry	Extensive, distance and zone-based
Denmark	Bridge tolls only	Varies by bridge	Great Belt and Øresund bridges
Sweden	Congestion charges	Varies by city zone	Stockholm, Gothenburg
Finland	No tolls currently	0 ISK	Toll-free network
Greenland	No tolls currently	0 ISK	Toll-free network

Official Resources

• Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration - road conditions, closures, and traffic information
• Veggjald - official payment portal and app for the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel toll
• Vegagerðin - operator of Iceland's national road network, including the Hornafjörður project

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