- Toll roads
- Regulations for cars, motorcycles, caravans and campervans
- Payment
- Prices
- Are rental cars subject to tolls?
- Tolls in neighbouring countries
Toll in Iceland
Around 2 million tourists decide to visit the North Atlantic island of Iceland every year. The best time to see the Northern Lights is in February, October, and during the summer months.
The best way to explore the island is through the four-lane expressways. Many travellers opt for a rental car. Almost all road sections in Iceland are toll-free.
Toll roads
To preserve Iceland's beautiful nature, the state has decided against building new motorways. Iceland only has a few well-developed roads. Exceptions are four-lane expressways that are intended to improve infrastructure.
A toll is only charged for the Vaðlaheiðargöng Tunnel. The Vaðlaheiðargöng Tunnel is 7.5 kilometres long and shortens the distance between Akureyri and Húsavík by 16 kilometres. No toll has been charged for the Hvalfjarðargöng underwater tunnel since September 2018.
- Vaðlaheiðargöng: Toll required since the end of 2018
- Hvalfjarðargöng: No toll obligation since September 2018
Regulations for cars, motorcycles, caravans and campervans
In Iceland, vehicle types are categorised according to their weight. You can check the weight of your vehicle in the registration certificate. The weight may also be indicated in the vehicle registration document.
| Vehicle category | Weight |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | Motor vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW |
| Category 2 | Motor vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 t GVW |
| Category 3 | Motor vehicles over 7.5 t GVW |
Payment
The payment of toll fees for the Vaðlaheiðargöng Tunnel is purely electronic. Cash payment is not possible.
You can pay the toll online with a credit card up to 24 hours in advance. It is also possible to pay the toll up to 3 hours after passing through the Vaðlaheiðargöng Tunnel.
Link for online payment: https://mitt.veggjald.is/purchaseVehicleTicket?language=en
Prices
Except for motorcycles, all other vehicle types are subject to tolls. Compared to other countries in Europe, tolls in Iceland are relatively low.
| Vehicle category | Price in ISK | Price in GBP |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 1.990 ISK | 11.40 £ |
| Category 2 | 2.800 ISK | 16.04 £ |
| Category 3 | 5.900 ISK | 33.80 £ |
Are rental cars subject to tolls?
Yes, rental cars in Iceland are subject to tolls. Pay attention to the toll regulations in the rental car contract. If they are not included in the rental car contract, you must pay the toll yourself online.
If you have not paid the toll fees for the rental car yourself, the rental car company is responsible for timely payment. Please note that in this case, an additional processing fee of at least 2,500 ISK (approx. £14.41) will be charged.
Tolls in neighbouring countries
As Iceland is an island, there are no direct neighbouring countries in the conventional sense. Nevertheless, the following nearby countries levy tolls to finance and maintain their motorways:
Norway
Ireland
Great Britain