Road tolls and vignettes in France (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: France has a concession motorway network of about 9,241 km where tolls are charged. On free-flow sections without toll booths, payment is due within 72 hours.

RuleWhat applies
Tolls for cars on national roadsTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger carToll motorway network [1]
Toll roads and named chargesTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger carConcession motorways with tolls: 9,241 km at 31 December 2023, run by 21 concession companies under 26 contracts. [1]
Toll roads and named chargesTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger car; Free-flow motorway sections (A79, A13/A14, A4 Boulay)Free-flow toll motorways without toll booths: A79 in the Allier, A13 and A14 between Paris and Caen, and the Boulay interchange on the A4. [2]
How to payTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger car⚠ Not yet verified
How to payTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger car; Free-flow motorway sections (A79, A13/A14, A4 Boulay)There are no toll booths. Pay within 72 hours of the journey online by number plate on the operator's website (sanef.com or aliae.com), in cash or by card at a tobacconist or newsagent in the Nirio network, or use an electronic toll tag. [2]
Days allowed to pay after travelTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger car; Free-flow motorway sections (A79, A13/A14, A4 Boulay)3 days [2]

Notes

  • The report covers the concession motorway network and the toll tariffs of its operators. It does not give a total motorway length.
  • Payment at conventional toll booths was not confirmed on a page read for this package.
  • After 72 hours a notice is sent to the registered holder with the unpaid toll plus a EUR 90 surcharge, reduced to EUR 10 if paid within 15 days. A fixed fine of EUR 375 applies if still unpaid after two months. The page does not address vehicles registered abroad.
  • The source states 72 hours, shown here as 3 days.

Sources

  1. Ministère de la Transition écologique (DGITM): Exécution et contrôle des contrats de concession d'autoroutes et d'ouvrages d'art: Rapport d'activité 2023 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Ministère de la Transition écologique: Free-flow tolling for smoother, stress-free and more eco-friendly journey (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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