Spain Toll Roads 2026 — Peaje Tariffs, VIA-T, AP-6 to AP-9
Spain uses barrier-based per-km toll (peaje), not vignettes. Only 3 classes (I/II/III), ~1,400 km of AP-roads remain tolled. Get 2026 tariffs, VIA-T transponder guide, and the free AP-1/2/4/7 alternatives.
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
Categoría I — ~€0.10/km, same as cars
Passenger car ≤ 3.5 t
Categoría I — ~€0.10/km, the standard rate
Van / Camper / SUV
Categoría I — same rate as cars (no height-based class in Spain)
Truck 2 axles > 3.5 t
Categoría II — ~€0.18/km
Truck 3+ axles > 3.5 t
Categoría III — ~€0.27/km, the highest rate
Bus > 3.5 t
Categoría II (2-axle) or III (3+ axle) depending on configuration
Cestninske ceste v tej državi
- Cestninska
- Delno
- Brezplačna
Cestninske ceste v tej državi
- AP-6Cestninska
Villalba (Madrid) → Adanero
Dolžina: 80 km
Northwest exit from Madrid through the Guadarrama tunnels. Main route to Salamanca, Valladolid and northwest Spain. Toll ~€11 for cars.
- AP-7 (Aucosta)Cestninska
Cartagena → Vera (Almería)
Dolžina: 75 km
Short tolled section south of Cartagena toward Almería province — the last remaining AP-7 toll concession (until 2048). ~€6 for cars end-to-end. All other AP-7 sections from the French border to Cartagena are FREE since 2020-2021.
- AP-9Cestninska
A Coruña → Tui (PT border)
Dolžina: 220 km
"Autopista del Atlántico" — Galician Atlantic corridor: A Coruña → Santiago de Compostela → Pontevedra → Vigo → Portuguese border (becomes Portuguese A3 to Porto).
- AP-46Cestninska
Málaga → Estepona
Dolžina: 84 km
Costa del Sol coastal motorway. Alternative to free A-7. ~€11 for cars Málaga → Estepona.
- AP-53Cestninska
Santiago de Compostela → Dozón
Dolžina: 57 km
Galician connector — Santiago → Ourense direction.
- AP-66Cestninska
León → Campomanes
Dolžina: 78 km
"Autopista Ruta de la Plata" — León → Asturias via the Huerna tunnel (4 km), the main mountain crossing to Oviedo and Gijón.
- AP-68Cestninska
Bilbao → Zaragoza
Dolžina: 294 km
"Autopista Vasco-Aragonesa" — Basque Country to Aragon. Bilbao → Logroño → Zaragoza. ~€33 for cars end-to-end.
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 on single-lane streets since 2021 reform; 20 km/h on shared-use streets) - Conventional roads (extraurbano): 90 km/h (cars/motorcycles), 80 km/h (vehicles > 3.5 t to 7.5 t), 70 km/h (HGV > 7.5 t) - Autovía / Autopista: 120 km/h (cars/motorcycles), 100 km/h (vans ≤ 3.5 t), 90 km/h (vehicles > 3.5 t) - Adverse weather: drivers must reduce speed appropriately (no fixed rain limit unlike France) - Daytime running lights mandatory only in tunnels, fog and rain (not full year)
Alkohol in uporaba telefona
- Alcohol limit: 0.5 g/L blood (0.25 mg/L breath) for experienced drivers - New drivers (< 2 years' licence) and professional drivers: 0.3 g/L blood (0.15 mg/L breath) - 0.5–1.2 g/L: administrative offence, €500–€1,000 + 4–6 demerit points - Above 1.2 g/L: criminal offence, up to €1,200 fine + 3–6 months prison + 1–4 year licence suspension - Holding a mobile phone while driving: €200 fine + 6 demerit points (since 2022 reform raised from 3 to 6 points) - Wearing earphones, headphones or earbuds while driving: €200 + 3 points (banned even in one ear)
Zimska oprema
- Winter tyres are NOT mandatory by law in Spain (unique alongside Poland in the EU) - Snow chains are mandatory only when the "Cadenas obligatorias" sign is displayed — typically on Cantabrian and Pyrenean mountain passes (Pajares, Huerna, Somport, La Bonaigua) - Once chains are required, vehicles without them must turn back at the checkpoint - Studded tyres are permitted year-round but rarely used - Drivers should still carry chains in winter when crossing high passes (Madrid → Asturias, Madrid → French Pyrenees)
Obvezna oprema
- V-16 luminous emergency beacon — mandatory for ALL vehicles since 1 January 2026 (replaces the previous 2 warning triangles). DGT-certified, connected V-16 sends your location automatically when activated. - Until 1 Jan 2026: two warning triangles (one in front, one behind) - High-visibility reflective vest (mandatory) — must be worn when leaving the vehicle on autovía / autopista - Spare tyre or repair kit: not legally required but strongly recommended - Documents: driving licence (permiso de conducir), vehicle registration (permiso de circulación), insurance (seguro) - DGT Environmental Sticker (Etiqueta Ambiental: 0, ECO, C, B) — mandatory for entering low-emission zones (ZBE) in Madrid 360, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla and ~150 other cities
Varnost potnikov
- Seat belts are mandatory in every seat, front and rear - Children under 135 cm must use an approved child restraint (silla infantil) adapted to size and weight - Children under 12 cannot sit in the front seat unless secured in a child seat AND no rear seat is available - Motorcycle: helmet is mandatory for both rider and pillion passenger - Daytime running lights are required for motorcycles year-round - Pets must be secured (carrier, harness, or rear grille); driving with an unrestrained pet is a €100 fine + 3 points
Toll roads and peaje in Spain — full 2026 guide
Spain operates a much smaller toll-motorway network than France or Italy — about 1,400 km of AP-roads (autopistas de peaje) remain tolled in 2026, down from ~3,400 km pre-2018. Spain uses a barrier-based per-km toll (peaje) at toll booths or via the electronic transponder VIA-T (interoperable with French Bip&Go and Portuguese Via Verde through EETS). Most national autovías (A-roads) and many former AP-roads are FREE — AP-1, AP-2, AP-4, AP-7 in Catalonia, AP-7 Alicante–Cartagena all became free in 2018–2021 as concession contracts expired.
Spain uses only 3 toll classes (much simpler than France's or Italy's 5): Categoría I (Ligeros) — all light vehicles ≤ 3.5 t including cars, motorcycles, vans, campers, SUVs, ~€0.10/km. Unlike France/Italy, there's no height-based premium for tall vehicles. Categoría II (Pesados 1) — 2-axle vehicles > 3.5 t (rigid trucks, buses), ~€0.18/km. Categoría III (Pesados 2) — 3+ axle vehicles (articulated lorries, large buses), ~€0.27/km.
To pay, the simplest option is the blue VIA-T lane at the toll booth with an electronic transponder. VIA-T works across all Spanish AP-roads and is also accepted in France (Bip&Go) and Portugal (Via Verde) — one tag for the whole Iberian / French corridor. Visitors can rent or buy VIA-T online at bipandgo.com or via Telpark. Without a transponder, pay at booths in cash or by card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro contactless). All booths accept EUR.
Example end-to-end tolls for Categoría I (cars) in 2026: Madrid → Adanero (AP-6, 80 km) ≈ €11 — the busy Guadarrama crossing. A Coruña → Vigo (AP-9, 158 km) ≈ €18 — Galicia's only major toll road. Bilbao → Zaragoza (AP-68, 294 km) ≈ €33. León → Asturias (AP-66 Huerna tunnel) ≈ €12. Málaga → Estepona (AP-46, 84 km) ≈ €11 — Costa del Sol coastal alternative. Tarragona → Alicante (AP-7 south, 380 km) ≈ €36. The Catalan tunnels Cadi (C-16) and Vallvidrera (C-16 Barcelona) cost €13 and €5 respectively.
Fines for skipping a Spanish toll booth start at €100 and rise sharply if not paid within 20 days — operators can pursue civil collection through your home-country authority under EU Directive 2015/413 (cross-border enforcement). Spanish ANPR cameras capture every plate at gantries. If your VIA-T fails to charge, you can usually resolve it on the concession's website within 7 days without penalty.
Tourist tips: most of Spain's major routes are now FREE — the A-2 Madrid → Zaragoza → Barcelona, A-4 Madrid → Andalusia, A-3 Madrid → Valencia, and the Mediterranean AP-7 in Catalonia are all toll-free since 2021. Galicia's AP-9 remains the most expensive per-km route. Winter equipment (chains or M+S/3PMSF tyres) is mandatory only when signage requires it — most commonly on the León/Asturias passes (Pajares, Huerna) and high Pyrenean roads. Spain has low-emission zones (ZBE) in Madrid (Madrid 360), Barcelona, Valencia and others — older vehicles without DGT environmental sticker may be restricted.