Netherlands Toll Roads Complete Guide: A24, Tunnels and Truck Toll 2026
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Netherlands Toll Roads Complete Guide
System: Minimal tolling for passenger cars — A24 motorway (e-TOL, free-flow) and Westerscheldetunnel (tall vehicles only); new distance-based truck toll (vrachtwagenheffing) from 1 July 2026
Operators: Rijkswaterstaat / e-TOL (A24), N.V. Westerscheldetunnel, RDW (vrachtwagenheffing)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: 99% of Dutch motorways toll-free for cars; A24 (3 km, Rotterdam) charges all vehicles; Westerscheldetunnel free for vehicles under 3 m height since December 2024; HGV toll on almost all motorways and selected N-roads from 1 July 2026
Technology: Free-flow ANPR cameras (A24 / e-TOL); barrier plaza (Westerscheldetunnel); GNSS/OBU (vrachtwagenheffing trucks)
Do I Need to Pay Tolls in the Netherlands? 2026 Update
For most drivers the answer is almost no — the Netherlands keeps 99% of its motorway network completely free for passenger cars. No vignette, no transponder, and no pre-registration are required on the A1, A2, A4, A7, A10, A12, A16, A20, A28, or any other Dutch motorway.
The one car toll in 2026 — A24 Blankenburgverbinding (Rotterdam): Opened in December 2024, the A24 is the Netherlands' first and only free-flow tolled motorway for private cars. It runs 3 km between the A15 at Rozenburg and the A20 at Vlaardingen via the Hollandtunnel and Maasdeltatunnel. The toll is €1.51 per trip for cars and must be paid online via e-tol.nl within 3 days of travel — there are no physical toll booths.
Westerscheldetunnel — now mostly free: Since 30 December 2024, cars and motorcycles (vehicles under 3 m height) pass through the Westerscheldetunnel (N62, Zeeland) for free. Only tall vehicles such as trucks, high-top vans, and buses (height over 3 m) still pay a toll.
2026 Update — New truck toll (vrachtwagenheffing) from 1 July 2026: All trucks and heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg will pay a per-kilometre distance charge on nearly all Dutch motorways and selected provincial roads from 1 July 2026. This replaces the Eurovignette for the Netherlands entirely. An OBU (on-board unit) is mandatory. Passenger cars are completely unaffected.
Netherlands Toll Costs: Current Rates
A24 Blankenburgverbinding — All Vehicles (2026)
The A24 uses a fully electronic free-flow system. Cameras capture licence plates automatically — no stopping required. Pay at e-tol.nl within 3 days of travel, or in advance up to 7 days before the trip. Rates are subject to annual CPI adjustment from 1 January each year.
| Vehicle Type | Rate per Trip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cars, vans and motorcycles (max. 3,500 kg); electric vans (max. 4,250 kg) | €1.51 | Pay at e-tol.nl within 3 days; no booths on road |
| Trucks and other heavy vehicles (over 3,500 kg) | €9.13 | From 1 July 2026 also subject to vrachtwagenheffing per-km charge |
Westerscheldetunnel (N62, Zeeland) — Tall Vehicles Only (2026)
Since 30 December 2024, all vehicles under 3 m in height (categories 1, 2, and 5) pass for free — including passenger cars, motorcycles, and campervans below this height. Only vehicles taller than 3 m (categories 3 and 4) still pay. Rates include 21% VAT and are valid for 2026.
| Category | Description | Standard (one-way) | T-Tag (one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat. 1 | Length <6 m and height <3 m (cars, motorcycles) | FREE | FREE |
| Cat. 2 | Length >6 m and height <3 m (long vans, minibuses) | FREE | FREE |
| Cat. 3 | Length <12 m and height >3 m (trucks, high vans, buses) | €18.20 | €11.00 |
| Cat. 4 | Length >12 m and height >3 m (articulated trucks, road trains) | €25.00 | €15.00 |
| Cat. 5 | Other vehicles below 3 m height | FREE | FREE |
The t-tag saves approximately 40% per passage versus the standard rate for categories 3 and 4. Subscribers passing more than 150 times per year receive an additional 20% frequent-user discount on the t-tag rate.
Vrachtwagenheffing — New Dutch Truck Toll from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026 all trucks and heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg (categories N2 and N3) pay a per-kilometre charge on almost all Dutch motorways and selected provincial and municipal roads. The Eurovignette for the Netherlands is abolished on the same date. Rates are based on the vehicle's technical maximum mass and CO₂ / Euro emission class. The tables below show official 2026 rates in €/km sourced from vrachtwagenheffing.nl. Rates are indexed to inflation annually from 1 January each year.
CO₂ emission class 1 — older or higher-emission vehicles (€/km, 2026)
| Technical max. mass (kg) | EURO 0 | EURO 1 | EURO 2 | EURO 3 | EURO 4 | EURO 5 | EURO 6 | EURO 6+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| >3,500 to 12,000 | €0.272 | €0.221 | €0.211 | €0.184 | €0.162 | €0.131 | €0.113 | €0.112 |
| 12,000 to 18,000 | €0.392 | €0.315 | €0.300 | €0.266 | €0.229 | €0.186 | €0.160 | €0.157 |
| 18,000 to 32,000 | €0.432 | €0.364 | €0.347 | €0.308 | €0.264 | €0.212 | €0.182 | €0.179 |
| >32,000 | €0.487 | €0.409 | €0.392 | €0.349 | €0.298 | €0.236 | €0.201 | €0.197 |
CO₂ emission classes 2–5 — newer or cleaner vehicles (€/km, 2026)
| Technical max. mass (kg) | CO₂ Class 2 | CO₂ Class 3 | CO₂ Class 4 | CO₂ Class 5 (cleanest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| >3,500 to 12,000 | €0.103 | €0.092 | €0.063 | €0.025 |
| 12,000 to 18,000 | €0.145 | €0.129 | €0.088 | €0.035 |
| 18,000 to 32,000 | €0.165 | €0.148 | €0.100 | €0.037 |
| >32,000 | €0.183 | €0.165 | €0.111 | €0.038 |
Example journey costs (EURO 6, CO₂ class 1, artic over 32,000 kg at €0.201/km): Amsterdam to Rotterdam (~80 km) ≈ €16.08 | Rotterdam to Venlo (~150 km) ≈ €30.15 | Amsterdam to Maastricht (~210 km) ≈ €42.21.
Note: On 23 April 2026 the Dutch parliament requested a temporary rate reduction due to high fuel prices. The government is reviewing this; rates above are the published official 2026 schedule pending any revision. Monitor vrachtwagenheffing.nl for updates.
To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Netherlands toll roads, use the TollGuru Netherlands toll calculator.
How to Pay Netherlands Tolls
A24 — e-TOL (Free-Flow, All Vehicles)
- No toll booths — cameras read licence plates automatically on the road
- Pay at e-tol.nl within 3 days of travel (iDEAL or credit card), or pay in advance up to 7 days before travel
- Frequent users can register for automatic payment via a fleet or personal account
- Foreign vehicles are tracked equally; unpaid tolls result in a fine sent to the registered keeper
Westerscheldetunnel — Tall Vehicles (Category 3 and 4)
- Cash and card: Accepted at barrier plaza lanes (Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, contactless)
- T-tag: Electronic windscreen tag; ~40% discount vs. standard rate; register via movenience.com; frequent-user discount (150+ passages/year) gives a further 20% off the t-tag rate
- Multi-trip and season passes: Available online for regular operators
Vrachtwagenheffing — OBU Required for All Trucks from 1 July 2026
- Every truck over 3,500 kg must carry a valid, active OBU (on-board unit / tolkastje) at all times while driving in the Netherlands — including on non-tolled roads
- OBUs use GNSS satellite navigation to track kilometres on tolled roads and transmit data to the service provider for billing
- Approved providers include NedLinq, AS24/TotalEnergies, Axxès, Telepass, Tolltickets, Toll4Europe, and Eurowag — full list at vrachtwagenheffing.nl/providers
- Compatibility warning: OBUs from Tollcollect (Germany) and Satellic (Belgium) are NOT compatible with the Dutch system — a separate Dutch-approved OBU is required
- The Eurovignette for the Netherlands is abolished from 1 July 2026 (it remains required for Sweden and Luxembourg)
- Electric trucks and zero-emission vans up to 4,250 kg with Dutch registration are automatically exempt from the vrachtwagenheffing
- Driving without a valid OBU from 1 July 2026 risks a fine; enforcement is by ILT (Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate) in cooperation with the police
Recent Changes (2026)
Westerscheldetunnel — free for cars since December 2024:
- From 30 December 2024, all vehicles below 3 m height (categories 1, 2, 5) pass for free — ending decades of car tolling in Zeeland
- Only tall vehicles (categories 3 and 4, height over 3 m) continue to pay
A24 Blankenburgverbinding — opened December 2024:
- Netherlands' first free-flow electronic toll road; opened 7 December 2024
- €1.51 per trip for cars; €9.13 for trucks; paid online via e-tol.nl
- Annual CPI-based rate adjustment from 1 January each year
Vrachtwagenheffing — launches 1 July 2026:
- Replaces the Eurovignette for the Netherlands entirely from 1 July 2026
- Managed by RDW; applies to all N2/N3 vehicles over 3,500 kg, domestic and foreign
- OBU registration open from early 2026 via approved service providers; deadline to register recommended by 31 May 2026
- Motor vehicle tax (mrb) for trucks under 12,000 kg abolished; mrb for heavier trucks significantly reduced from 5 August 2026
- Parliament requested temporary rate reduction on 23 April 2026 due to high fuel prices; government assessing
Road pricing for passenger cars (rekeningrijden):
- The broader kilometre-charging proposal for all vehicles has passed parliamentary readings; implementation not before 2030 — no passenger car motorway toll is in effect in 2026
Planning Your Journey
For passenger car drivers:
- The only toll you are likely to encounter is €1.51 if you use the A24 near Rotterdam — all other Dutch motorways are completely free
- The Westerscheldetunnel (N62, Zeeland) is free for cars since December 2024 — no charge when crossing into Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
- To avoid the A24 toll, use the free Beneluxtunnel (A4/A15) alternative — slightly longer but toll-free
- Rotterdam and other city centres operate zero-emission zones (milieuzones) restricting older diesel vehicles — these are environmental restrictions, not road tolls
For HGV operators (from 1 July 2026):
- Register with an approved OBU provider well before 1 July — providers recommend signing up by 31 May 2026 to allow time for delivery and installation
- Your existing German (Tollcollect) or Belgian (Satellic) OBU does not work in the Netherlands — a Dutch-approved unit is required
- A standard EURO 6 artic (over 32,000 kg, CO₂ class 1) pays €0.201/km; a typical Amsterdam to Rotterdam run (~80 km) costs approximately €16
- Zero-emission trucks (battery electric / hydrogen) under 4,250 kg with Dutch registration are automatically exempt
- Budget separately for the A24 flat trip charge (€9.13) if your route uses the Blankenburgverbinding
Cross-border travel:
- Entering Germany: Cars free on Autobahn; trucks pay Toll Collect — see Germany Toll Guide
- Entering Belgium: Cars free on motorways; trucks pay viaPass/Satellic — see Belgium Toll Guide
- Entering Luxembourg: Cars free; trucks still require Eurovignette — see Luxembourg Toll Guide
- Entering France: Cars pay tolls on most motorways — see France Toll Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a vignette for the Netherlands?
No. The Netherlands has never operated a vignette for passenger cars. The only car toll is the A24 (€1.51 per trip), paid online via e-tol.nl after your journey.
Is the Westerscheldetunnel still free for cars in 2026?
Yes. Since 30 December 2024, all vehicles under 3 m in height pass for free. The tunnel now only charges tall vehicles (trucks, high-sided vans, buses — height over 3 m): €18.20 standard or €11.00 with a t-tag for category 3; €25.00 standard or €15.00 t-tag for category 4.
What is the vrachtwagenheffing and when does it start?
The vrachtwagenheffing is the Netherlands' new distance-based truck toll, replacing the Eurovignette from 1 July 2026. It applies to all trucks over 3,500 kg (N2 and N3) on almost all Dutch motorways and selected regional roads. Official 2026 rates range from €0.025/km (light, clean vehicle) to €0.487/km (heavy EURO 0). A typical EURO 6 artic (over 32,000 kg) pays €0.197–€0.201/km.
Can I use my German or Belgian OBU in the Netherlands?
No. OBUs from Tollcollect (Germany) and Satellic (Belgium) are not compatible with the Dutch vrachtwagenheffing system. You need a separate OBU from a Dutch-approved provider such as NedLinq, Toll4Europe, Axxès, Telepass, or AS24.
What happens if I forget to pay the A24 toll?
You have 3 days after your trip to pay at e-tol.nl. After that window a fine is issued to the registered keeper of the vehicle. Foreign-registered vehicles are tracked via ANPR and fines are pursued cross-border.
Will the Netherlands introduce a passenger car motorway toll?
Not before 2030 at the earliest. A broader rekeningrijden (pay-per-kilometre) scheme for all vehicles has cleared parliamentary readings but has no confirmed start date. As of 2026, Dutch motorways remain free for passenger cars except the A24.
Netherlands vs. Neighbouring Countries
| Country | Car Toll System | HGV System | Typical Car Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Free (A24 €1.51/trip only) | Vrachtwagenheffing GNSS/km from July 2026 | €0 (€1.51 A24 only) |
| Belgium | Free for cars on motorways | GNSS distance-based (viaPass/Satellic) | €0 |
| Germany | Free for cars (Autobahn) | GNSS distance-based (Toll Collect) | €0 |
| Luxembourg | Free for cars | Euro Vignette (time-based, still active) | €0 |
| France | Extensive barrier and free-flow tolls | Distance-based (Liber-t) | €0.08–0.15/km |
| United Kingdom | Limited tolls; London congestion charge | HGV levy and bridge/tunnel tolls | Variable |
| Denmark | Bridge tolls (Storebælt, Øresund) | CO₂-based km charge since Jan 2025 | €35–50 (major crossings) |
Official Resources
- e-TOL — Official A24 toll payment portal; pay within 3 days of travel or in advance
- N.V. Westerscheldetunnel — Tunnel operator; rates, t-tag information, live traffic
- RDW Vrachtwagenheffing — Official Dutch truck toll site; full rate tables, approved OBU providers, tolled road map
- Rijkswaterstaat — Dutch national road authority; road conditions and network information
- RDW (Netherlands Vehicle Authority) — Vehicle registration and emission class verification
- Business.gov.nl Truck Toll Guide — Government guidance for Dutch and foreign operators
