Netherlands Toll Roads 2026 — Free for Cars, Two Tunnels Only
The Netherlands has no general motorway toll and no vignette — all A-roads are free for cars. Only the Westerscheldetunnel (€5.50) and Kiltunnel (€2.10) charge per crossing. Trucks pay Vrachtwagenheffing from July 2026.
Razred A
Osebna vozila in motorna kolesa lahko uporabljajo cestninske ceste po posebni tarifi razreda A.
Razred B
Večja vozila, kot so kombiji in minibusi, za polni dostop do cestninskih cest potrebujejo vinjeto razreda B.
Druga vozila
Težki tovornjaki in posebna vozila potrebujejo posebne tarife za nemoten dostop do avtocest.
Izračun stroškov
Ceno določajo trije dejavniki: razred vozila, vrsta avtocestnega odseka (ravninski ali gorski) in upravljavec.
Za preverbo cene za vaše vozilo izberite in kliknite svoj razred vozila
Motorcycle
Free on all A-roads; small fee at Westerschelde/Kil tunnels
Passenger car ≤ 3.5 t
Free on all A-roads; €2.10–€5.50 at the two toll tunnels
Van / Camper > 2 m height
Free on A-roads; higher Cat 2 rate at toll tunnels (€4.00–€8.40)
Truck 2-3 axles > 3.5 t
Vrachtwagenheffing per km from 1 July 2026 — GPS-based
Truck 4+ axles > 3.5 t
Vrachtwagenheffing per km — ~€0.29/km on motorways
Bus > 3.5 t
Free — Vrachtwagenheffing does not apply to passenger transport
Cestninske ceste v tej državi
- Cestninska
- Delno
- Brezplačna
- Posebna cestnina
Odseki s posebno cestnino
Nekateri alpski predori in prelazi zahtevajo poleg standardne vinjete še dodatno enkratno cestnino. Spodnje cene veljajo za osebna vozila (≤ 3,5 t).
- N62€5.50
Westerscheldetunnel
Ena vožnja · avto
- N217€2.10
Kiltunnel
Ena vožnja · avto
Splošne informacije
Here you'll find a snapshot of the rules you need when driving across Europe. Every country sets its own speed limits, alcohol thresholds, winter-tyre dates and required-equipment checklist — always open the country page you're heading to for the precise figures and fines.
Omejitve hitrosti
- Built-up areas: 50 km/h (30 km/h zones common in residential streets since 2024 reform) - Outside built-up areas (N-roads, autoweg): 80 km/h; some N-roads marked 100 km/h - Motorways (autosnelweg / A-roads): 100 km/h between 06:00 and 19:00, 130 km/h between 19:00 and 06:00 — unique daytime/nighttime split since 2020 to reduce NOx emissions - Light vans ≤ 3.5 t and motorcycles: same as cars - Daytime running lights are recommended but not legally mandatory
Alkohol in uporaba telefona
- Alcohol limit: 0.5‰ (BAC) for experienced drivers - Novice drivers (< 5 years' licence): 0.2‰ - 0.5–0.8‰: contravention, €350 fine + 4 demerit points - Above 0.8‰: criminal offence, fines up to ~€1,200 + licence suspension + possible prison - Above 1.3‰: mandatory alcohol-behaviour course (Lema/EMA cursus) at the driver's expense - Holding a mobile phone while driving: €430 fine + 3 points — one of the highest in Europe
Zimska oprema
- Winter tyres are NOT legally mandatory in the Netherlands (flat coastal country with mild winters) - All-season tyres are common; M+S or 3PMSF recommended November–March if you drive into the Alpine countries afterward - Snow chains are virtually never needed within NL - Studded tyres are PROHIBITED in the Netherlands - Reduced visibility (fog, heavy rain): use rear fog lights only when visibility is below 50 m
Obvezna oprema
- Warning triangle: NOT legally required in the Netherlands (uniquely among major EU countries — hazard lights are expected instead) - High-visibility reflective vest: NOT legally required (recommended, especially for cyclists) - First-aid kit: NOT mandatory - Spare tyre or repair kit: not mandatory but strongly recommended - Documents: driving licence (rijbewijs), vehicle registration (kentekenbewijs), insurance proof (verzekeringsbewijs / WA) - For trucks > 3.5 t after 1 July 2026: registered Vrachtwagenheffing OBU is mandatory before entering the toll network
Varnost potnikov
- Seat belts are mandatory in every seat, front and rear - Children under 135 cm AND under 18 kg must use an approved child restraint (autostoeltje) - Children under 12 may sit in the front seat only if properly secured in a child seat or seat belt - Motorcycle: helmet is mandatory for both rider and pillion passenger - Daytime running lights on motorcycles year-round - Pets must be restrained (carrier, harness, or rear cage) — failure to do so can void insurance in case of an accident
Toll roads in the Netherlands 2026 — free for cars, two toll tunnels
The Netherlands has NO general motorway toll and NO vignette for passenger cars — the entire ~2,800 km of A-roads (Autosnelwegen) is FREE for vehicles ≤ 3.5 t. The only per-crossing tolls in the country are two tunnels: the Westerscheldetunnel in Zeeland (~€5.50 for cars) and the Kiltunnel near Dordrecht (~€2.10 for cars). The Dutch road authority is Rijkswaterstaat (RWS); each tunnel is operated by its own concession (NV Westerscheldetunnel, Wegschap Tunnel Dordtse Kil).
Vehicle categories: Cars, motorcycles, vans, motorhomes (≤ 3.5 t) — free on all motorways, only pay if crossing one of the two tunnels. Goods vehicles > 3.5 t — until June 2026 use the EU Eurovignet; from 1 July 2026 Netherlands launches the Vrachtwagenheffing (Truck Charge) — a distance-based, GPS-tracked per-km toll on motorways and ~140 selected N-roads. Rates start at ~€0.15/km (Class 1, EURO 6) and rise to ~€0.29/km for articulated lorries. Buses are NOT subject to Vrachtwagenheffing.
How to pay the tunnels: at the Westerscheldetunnel you can pay at the toll booth in cash, by debit / credit card (contactless accepted), or use a t-tag transponder for faster passage and a discount. At the Kiltunnel the same — booth or t-tag. The Dutch t-tag is interoperable with the Belgian Liefkenshoektunnel tag, so a single transponder works for all three barrier tunnels in the Low Countries. Buy / register the t-tag online at westerscheldetunnel.nl.
Example tunnel costs in 2026 (single crossing): Westerscheldetunnel — Cat 1 (car ≤ 2 m): €5.50; Cat 2 (van / camper > 2 m): €8.40; motorcycle: €2.85. Kiltunnel — car: €2.10; van / camper: €4.00; motorcycle: €1.05. Subscription discounts available for frequent users at both tunnels.
Fines for skipping the Westerscheldetunnel toll start at €100; ANPR cameras capture the plate at both portals. The Kiltunnel uses staffed booths so evasion is harder. Cross-border enforcement under EU Directive 2015/413 means a Dutch toll-evasion notice can reach your home country anywhere in the EU + UK + Switzerland.
Tourist tips: the Netherlands is one of the best European countries for free road-tripping — A1 (Amsterdam → German border), A2 (Amsterdam → Maastricht), A12 (The Hague → Arnhem → Düsseldorf direction) are all free. Westerscheldetunnel is on the route from Belgium (Antwerp area) toward the Zeeland coast — the alternative free route goes via Antwerp ring road and adds ~30 min. Kiltunnel is a small shortcut between A29 and A16 near Dordrecht. Winter tyres are NOT mandatory in the Netherlands. The country has milieuzones (low-emission zones) in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and many other cities — older diesels may be restricted; check zonecheck.amsterdam.nl or local council pages before driving in.