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Stress-free through Spain: pay the toll automatically with the right Toll Box for your journey

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  • 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.

Relaxed travel through Spain – with the maut1.de toll box

If you are planning a trip to Spain, you should inform yourself about the toll costs. Tolls in Spain apply to many motorways and some bridges. The amount of the toll depends on the distance traveled and the type of vehicle.

With the maut1.de Toll Box, you don’t have to worry about paying toll fees. Our devices provide a convenient and fast way to pay tolls in Spain – without stopping and without losing valuable travel time.

Buy the maut1.de Toll Box now!

In addition to cashless payment, our toll box offers many other advantages:

  • No waiting times at toll stations

  • Cashless payment

  • Ready to use immediately

  • Simple and affordable pricing model

  • Travel through many different countries with just one Toll Box

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Overview of tolls in Spain

Tolls in Spain are charged on certain motorways and expressways and vary depending on the route section and the vehicle type.

AutovĂ­as & Autopistas
State-operated autovĂ­as, roads on the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and many expressways are toll-free. In contrast, privately operated motorways, known as autopistas, generally require toll payment.

VIA-T
Instead of a motorway vignette, toll fees on toll roads in Spain are charged via a toll box, as vignettes are not used in Spain. This system is called VIA-T. Dedicated lanes are available for VIA-T toll box users, while all other drivers must queue at the toll booths for manual payment (cash or credit card).

Note: Currently, the AP-1 route (between Burgos and Eibar) is not included in the EETS (European Electronic Toll Service). Tolls on this section must be paid in cash or by credit card.

Lanes
Toll fees in Spain can be paid manually at all lanes using cash or common international credit cards such as Mastercard or Visa. Bank debit cards are not accepted at toll stations.

Overview of toll prices in Spain

The toll costs for Spanish motorways are calculated at the toll stations. A motorway vignette is not required in Spain. The toll amount depends on the distance traveled on the motorway and the vehicle class.

In our blog article “From the Pyrenees to the Costa del Sol”, we show you how you can discover the diversity of Spain in a relaxed way on a journey by car or motorhome.

Toll fees in Spain

In Spain, tolls apply on certain motorway sections, while expressways are free of charge.

The motorway network in Spain is operated by various companies.

On privately operated autopistas, a motorway toll must be paid, whereas publicly operated autovĂ­as are free of charge.

On most Spanish motorways, the toll amount depends on the distance traveled. As a general guideline, you should expect to pay about €10 per 100 km.

At the toll station, you must take a ticket, which is paid when changing or leaving the motorway. Booths marked with a green arrow are staffed.

On some sections, you pay a flat toll fee at the toll station regardless of the distance traveled, and no ticket is required.

Toll fees by vehicle class

In Spain, vehicles with two or more axles are generally subject to toll charges. These include passenger cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, and trucks. The toll amount depends on the respective vehicle class, which is automatically determined at the toll station.

Category “Ligeros”
Motorcycles, passenger cars, passenger cars with a single-axle trailer, and motorhomes.

Category “Pesados 1”
Passenger cars with a two-axle trailer.

Category “Pesados 2”
Buses and trucks with four or more axles.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about tolls in Spain

  • How do I pay the toll in Spain?

    There are several ways to pay tolls in Spain, including cash payment, credit card payment, or the use of an electronic Toll Box called “Via-T.” The latter allows for quick and contactless passage through toll stations without the need to pay with cash or credit card.

  • How high are car toll fees in Spain?

    The amount of tolls in Spain depends on several factors, including the distance traveled on the motorway. For example, if you drive from Barcelona to Bilbao by car, the journey covers a little more than 600 kilometers, and the toll is approximately 62.95€.

    For a Category 2 vehicle with twin tires, the toll on the same route is already about 104.60€.

  • How does the toll system in Spain work?

    The toll system in Spain is divided into an open system and a closed system. In the open system, a flat fee is charged at each toll station. However, most toll stations in Spain operate using the closed system. In the closed system, a ticket is taken when entering the motorway and paid when leaving it. If the ticket is lost, a penalty fee will be charged and the maximum possible toll at the exit station must be paid.

    Vehicles in classes 1, 2, and 5 can use our toll box for light vehicles (up to 3 m) in France as well as in Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Vehicles in classes 3 and 4 require our toll box for large motorhomes (over 3 m), which can also be used in Austria, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

  • Are motorways in Spain subject to tolls?

    Not all motorways are subject to tolls. In Spain there are:

    • Autopistas (AP) → usually subject to tolls

    • AutovĂ­as (A) → generally free of charge

    Toll fees still apply particularly on tourist routes (for example towards the Mediterranean).

  • How high are toll fees in Spain?

    The costs depend on several factors:

    • Distance traveled

    • Vehicle class

    • Number of axles

    • Vehicle height

    Example:

    • Passenger car: approx. €8–20 per 100 km

    • Motorhome or vehicle with trailer: correspondingly higher

    An exact calculation can be made in advance using a route planner.

  • What are the advantages of using a Toll Box in Spain?

    • No waiting times

    • No need to take a ticket

    • No searching for cash

    • Dedicated fast lanes

    • Stress-free passage

    Especially during peak travel seasons, this can save a lot of time.

Useful information about tolls in Spain

In our blog articles, you will find helpful information about tolls in Spain. Learn more about toll roads, the use of electronic toll systems, and practical tips for a relaxed journey on Spanish motorways.

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.

You do not need to do anything else. We will charge all toll fees incurred during your trip using your selected payment method.