Road tolls · Portugal Up to date for 2026

Road tolls in Portugal without registering or paying at the post office

Portugal has no vignettes, but it has two toll systems: classic toll gates and electronic-only sections where there is nowhere to pay on the spot. The Autopay toll box covers both. You use the Via Verde lane, and trips under the electronic toll gantries are settled automatically.

Automatic payment on “Electronic Toll Only” sections
Also works in France, Spain and Italy
One invoice a month

Order a toll box Compare variants

In the configurator you choose the variant and enter your vehicle details.

What do you pay for?

For driving on most motorways (marked A) and on the bridges in Lisbon. The amount depends on the section, the operator and the vehicle class.

Which vehicles?

Cars, motorcycles and campervans up to 3 m high and 3.5 t actual weight.

What is not covered?

Cars from Portuguese rental companies, which have their own Via Verde devices, as well as parking and city charges.

How do you pay?

All trips go on one invoice at the end of the month and the amount is collected automatically.

At the toll gate

Which lane to choose

On motorways with toll gates, signs above the road mark the lanes. The right lane depends on how you pay.

With a toll box

White letter “V” on a green background

With a toll box: Via Verde

Via Verde is the lane for on-board units. You drive through without stopping, and the toll box confirms the trip with a beep.

Card symbol

Payment card

You insert the ticket into the machine and pay by card. Most European debit and credit cards are accepted, although not every prepaid card will work.

Cashier or coin symbol

Cash

A booth staffed by a cashier. Usually the slowest lane.

Toll gates (ticket system)

You take a ticket at the entrance and pay at the exit. This is how the main motorways work, including the A1 Lisbon – Porto and the A2 Lisbon – Algarve.

Electronic only (Electronic Toll Only)

There are no toll gates or booths. Gantries with cameras above the road read the toll box or the number plate. These sections are marked with a blue sign saying “Electronic Toll Only” or “Portagem electrónica”. Without a toll box you have to register the car before driving or pay afterwards. With a toll box you do not have to do anything.

Variants

Standard or Premium for Portugal

Both variants work in the Via Verde lanes and on the electronic-only sections. They differ in coverage in other countries, delivery and billing model.

What exactly is different
	Standard Standard variant For trips to Portugal and three other countries.	Premium Premium variant For frequent travellers, with the widest coverage.
Portugal	Toll gates and electronic sections	Toll gates and electronic sections
Other countries	France, Spain, Italy (without Sicily)	France, Spain, Italy (with Sicily), Croatia (without Istria)
Delivery	Standard, within 4 working days	Free express delivery
Service	Standard	Premium, faster trip processing
Housing colour	White	4 colours: black, green, grey, white
Activation	19.90 € one-off	25.00 € one-off
Subscription	23.90 € per year	5.95 € per month
Commission on tolls	5% of the gross amount	No commission
	Order Standard	Order Premium

Prices in euros. Tolls are charged by the motorway operators.

How it works

From order to the first toll gate

Order the toll box before you travel. With standard delivery it arrives within 4 working days.

Order online

Choose the variant in the configurator and enter the delivery address.

Stick it on the windscreen

The toll box arrives activated. Mount it behind the rear-view mirror.

Use the “V” lane

At toll gates the toll box is read at the entrance and exit, and under the electronic gantries the trip is recorded by itself.

One invoice

At the end of the month you get one statement of your trips in all countries.

Before you go

Good to know about Portugal

Electronic sections without a toll box A car with foreign plates has to be registered in one of the systems for foreign vehicles (such as EasyToll or TollCard) before driving. Otherwise the toll plus administrative costs will reach you later, and an unpaid trip can lead to a fine. Such notices are sent abroad, sometimes months later.
Via Verde lane without a toll box Do not drive into the lane marked with a white “V” on a green background if you have no toll box. The trip will be recorded as unpaid.
Height above the front axle The class depends on the vehicle height measured above the front axle. Many SUVs, vans and campervans are over 1.1 m and pay in class 2, about 70–80% more than a car.
Bridges in Lisbon On the Ponte 25 de Abril and the Ponte Vasco da Gama you only pay in one direction: from south to north, when driving into Lisbon. The toll box covers both bridges.
Rental car Cars rented in Portugal usually have their own Via Verde device. Do not mount your own toll box in them, as the trip could be charged twice.
Mandatory equipment A warning triangle and a hi-vis vest.
Motorcycle Carry the toll box in a tank bag, facing forward and protected from rain.

Portugal Motorways and Via Verde

The Portuguese motorway network covers more than 3,000 km and is run by over a dozen operators, including Brisa and Ascendi. Via Verde is the common system that works with all of them. Slow down in the “V” lane and the barrier lifts once the toll box is read. As a rough guide, driving from Lisbon to Porto by car in class 1 costs about €25.

Lane: Green sign with a white letter “V”

Note

Since 2025 several former electronic motorways have been toll-free, including the A22 in the Algarve and the A23, A24 and A25 inland.

On the way

On the way to Portugal: vignettes for your route

Germany is toll-free for cars and Spain has no car vignette, and the same toll box pays the French, Spanish and Portuguese tolls. Whether you need vignettes depends on where you start: Czechia and Switzerland require one, and starting in Austria you also need the Austrian vignette for the motorways at home.

From Germany via France and Spain

Germany Starting point
France Toll gates · toll box
Spain Toll gates · toll box
Portugal Toll gates and electronic tolls · toll box

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From Poland via Czechia, Germany, France and Spain

Poland Starting point
Czechia E-vignette
Germany No vignette
France Toll gates · toll box
Spain Toll gates · toll box
Portugal Toll gates and electronic tolls · toll box

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From Austria via Switzerland, France and Spain

Austria E-vignette
Switzerland E-vignette
France Toll gates · toll box
Spain Toll gates · toll box
Portugal Toll gates and electronic tolls · toll box

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Routes

Main sections

With toll gates

A1 · Lisbon – Porto: The country's main north–south axis
A2 · Lisbon – Algarve: The most popular holiday route to the south
A6 · Lisbon – Elvas: Entry from Spain near Badajoz
A3 · Porto – Valença: Entry from Spanish Galicia
Bridges in Lisbon: Ponte 25 de Abril and Ponte Vasco da Gama, tolled when driving into the city

Electronic only

A28 · Porto – Esposende, A27, A29: The coast north and south of Porto
A41, A42 and A4 (Matosinhos – Águas Santas): Ring roads and exit roads of the Porto metropolitan area
A17: The coast between Marinha Grande and Aveiro

Toll-free since 2025

A22 Via do Infante: Algarve, entry from Spain near Ayamonte
A23, A24, A25: Inland, including the entry from Spain via Vilar Formoso
A4 Transmontana, A13: Vila Real – Quintanilha and Coimbra – Atalaia

Classes

Which vehicle class?

Class 1: Motorcycles and vehicles less than 1.1 m high above the front axle, also with a trailer
Class 2: 2-axle vehicles 1.1 m or more high above the front axle: many SUVs, vans, campervans
Class 3: 3-axle vehicles or combinations 1.1 m or more high above the front axle
Class 4: Vehicles or combinations with 4 or more axles, 1.1 m or more high above the front axle

SUV with a trailer

If the car is over 1.1 m high above the front axle, a trailer with an extra axle moves the whole combination into class 3.

Trust

Authorised road toll reseller

The toll box works under the European EETS standard. You pay securely online.

Frequently asked questions | FAQ

Do I need a vignette in Portugal?

No. In Portugal you pay for the motorway sections you drive, at toll gates, under electronic gantries or automatically through the toll box.

Are all motorways in Portugal tolled?

Most of them are. Ring roads around large cities are free, and since 2025 so are several former electronic motorways, including the A22 in the Algarve and the A23, A24 and A25.

How do I pay for an electronic-only section without a toll box?

A car with foreign plates has to be registered before driving, for example with EasyToll or TollCard. Without registration the toll is paid later, with administrative costs. With a toll box the trip is settled automatically.

Do I need EasyToll or TollCard if I have a toll box?

No. The toll box replaces both systems and also works on motorways with toll gates.

Is one toll box enough for the whole route through France and Spain?

Yes. Both variants work in France, Spain and Portugal, and trips in all these countries go on one invoice.

Why does my SUV pay as class 2?

In Portugal the height above the front axle is what counts. Above 1.1 m a vehicle falls into class 2, even if it is a passenger car.

Does the toll box have to be activated?

No. It arrives activated, you just stick it on the windscreen.

Get ready for your trip to Portugal

One toll box for the toll gates and electronic sections in Portugal, and for the whole route through France and Spain as well. Order it online before you leave.

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