Toll in Portugal 🇵🇹 Free motorway travel with Toll Box from maut1

Note France
In France, the toll is based on the actual height (without superstructures) and actual weight of the vehicle at the toll station.
For motorhomes, a height of 3 metres and a weight of 3.5 tonnes are decisive. If both values are exceeded, a Toll Box is required for large and heavy vehicles, according to the toll operator.
In practice, however, there is a certain tolerance: you only need the ‘Large Toll Box’ if you weigh more than 4.5 tonnes and/or are over 3.05 metres high.
Examples:
- 4.5 tonnes and 2.95 metres -> ‘Small Toll Box’ works
- 4.6 tonnes and 2.95 metres -> ‘Large Toll Box’ works
- 4.2 tonnes and 3.05 metres -> ‘Small Toll Box’ works
- 4.2 tonnes and 3.06 metres -> ‘Large Toll Box’ works
Measured is:
Pure vehicle height, superstructures do not count.
Actual weight while travelling, not permissible total weight.
More than 2 axles:
Vehicles with at least 3 axles always require the ‘Large Toll Box’, regardless of height and weight. A tandem axle is measured as one axle in France.
(For the ‘Large Toll Box’, the data from the vehicle licence must be provided for Austria).
Trailer included? - Not relevant for the selection of the Toll Box.
These examples are recommendations without guarantee, as categorisation takes place automatically at the toll station. Please check your vehicle documents to determine the appropriate Toll Box. Many newer motorhomes and campers remain under 3 metres.
Installation
The Toll Box is already activated on receipt and ready for immediate use. Installing our Toll Box is simple and straightforward. This is how you proceed:
- Find the right place for the Toll Box on your windscreen.
- Clean the corresponding spot on the windscreen.
- Press the holder with the adhesive spot onto the windscreen.
Important notes on installation
If you have a coated windscreen, it is essential to fit the Toll Box in the uncoated recess (see vehicle manual). This is usually marked by a dotted area. For motorhomes with an alcove and without a coated/heated windscreen, we recommend attaching it to the centre of the windscreen approx. 15 cm above the dashboard.
The Toll Box from maut1.de can of course also be used with a motorbike. We recommend stowing the Toll Box (protected from rain and cold) in a tank bag on the motorbike so that it is facing forwards in the direction of travel.
Pickup-Station
Only our ‘Small Toll Box Standard’ can be collected at the pick-up stations. The ‘Small Toll Box Premium’ automatically has express delivery.
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Please note:
For the time being, the ‘pick-up’ order option only applies to the ‘Small Toll Box Standard’ (cars and vehicles up to 3 metres high).
What to consider when collecting from a pick-up station?
1. Complete the order for your ‘Small Toll Box Standard’ online at maut1.de using the ‘Collection’ shipping method.
2. Simply drive to the specified collection point.
3. You can collect your ‘Small Toll Box Standard’ there using the barcode from your order confirmation email.
4. Please assemble the ‘Small Toll Box Standard’ according to the enclosed instructions and travel to your holiday (Italy, France, Spain, Portugal) without any traffic jams or stress.

Travel through Portugal by car and use our toll box smartly

Anyone planning a trip through Portugal and wanting to use the Autoestradas (motorways) of this popular holiday destination should also consider the toll charges. In Portugal, many motorways are subject to tolls.

With a Toll Box for Portugal, travelers can conveniently use the country's motorways. The Toll Box is simply installed in the vehicle and is ready to use immediately. This allows you to drive through the country in a relaxed way without having to worry about paying the toll.

Discover the advantages of electronic toll collection and choose the right solution for your trip to Portugal.

Electronic Toll Box Portugal – Suitable for Every Vehicle

Our Toll Box is suitable for motorcycles, cars, motorhomes and trucks. This allows you to easily use the Portuguese motorways and enjoy your journey through the southern European country without stress.

Advantages of the Toll Box for Portugal

Automatic recording of toll charges
No registration in the Portuguese toll system required
No stopping at toll stations
Fast and convenient passage
Dedicated green lane for Toll Box users in Portugal

With a Toll Box for Portugal

Passing through toll stations becomes much easier. At the toll stations, the device or the license plate is automatically recognized and the fees are conveniently assigned via maut1 without any additional registration. Billing is handled automatically in the background – without tickets, without stopping, and without any extra registration.

The Toll Box is therefore ideal for tourists, campers, motorhome drivers and frequent travelers who want to explore Portugal comfortably by car.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Tolls in Portugal

Do you have to pay tolls in Portugal?
A large number of Portuguese motorways, known as Autoestradas, are subject to toll charges. As a driver, you must fulfil your obligation and pay the toll on site and via registration or simply via a Toll Box instead.If a motorway crosses a bridge, that section is usually also subject to toll fees. Exceptions include the motorways on the holiday island of Madeira and all other roads that are not classified as motorways.
You can find out whether it is worth using toll-free roads in Portugal in our maut1.de blog.
How are toll fees paid in Portugal?
In Portugal, toll charges can be paid either in cash at a toll station or electronically. There are also some roads marked with a blue sign stating “electronic toll only.” On these roads, toll fees are recorded exclusively through elec
How do toll stations work in Portugal?
Many Portuguese toll stations operate using a closed system, which means that a ticket is taken when entering the motorway and must be paid when leaving it. In this system, the toll fees are calculated based on the distance traveled and the vehicle class.
With our Toll Box, you can pass through toll stations contactlessly and save time.
What is the Free Flow system?
The Free Flow system is used on sections of the motorways A4, A8, A13, A17, A22, A23, A24, A25, A28, A29, A33, A41 and A42. This means that the toll cannot be paid manually at toll stations.
Drivers in Portugal must register on the website of the motorway operator. There, toll payments can be made or a toll card can be purchased.
With our Toll Box, you can avoid the time-consuming registration process and use Portugal’s motorways easily and conveniently.
Toll calculation in Portugal for hire cars?
Rental cars often already have electronic toll devices installed. This allows the toll charges and the cost for using the device in Portugal to be billed directly through the car rental.
If the rental car is not equipped with such a device, you as the driver are responsible for paying the toll. The required toll device can be purchased at post offices (CTT), at the airport, or at authorized sales points of the motorway operator.
Alternatively, you can choose the Toll Box from maut1.de and travel comfortably on all motorways in Portugal.

Contract Information

You can use your toll box for as short or as long as you like. If you no longer need the toll box, simply return it (please with tracking) to the following address:

maut1 GmbH
Anton-Jakob-Str. 5
83026 Rosenheim

We will only charge the fees incurred up to that point.

If you keep the toll box for longer than one year, the contract will automatically be extended by another year. The monthly rental fee for the toll box Premium or the annual rental fee for the toll box Standard covers the provision of the toll box, but not the individual toll charges. The toll fees incurred when passing toll stations are separate costs and will be charged additionally.