Road tolls and vignettes in Spain (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: Spain has toll motorways with toll booths, where payment is made in cash or by bank card. The DGT says the same journey can be made without charge on a conventional road.

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 car⚠ Not yet verified
How to payTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger carAccess is through toll booths. A ticket is usually taken at the entry and paid at the exit; some motorways have single sections charged for the whole trip. Pay in cash or by bank card in the access area. If you have an electronic toll device, check that it is valid in Spain. [1]
Days allowed to pay after travelTolls and vignettes for passenger cars; Passenger car⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • The DGT says the journey can be made without charge on a conventional road. Toll roads run by autonomous communities were not checked.
  • The Ministry of Transport page listing the state toll motorways could not be read (access refused).
  • The DGT page is written for foreign visitors and sets no separate rules by country of registration.
  • The DGT page gives no period for paying after the journey.

Sources

  1. Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT): Otros aspectos de interés (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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