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Expressway Cost Clarity

Country Toll Guide

Practical guidance on tags, payment flow, penalties, and what to check before your trip.

How toll pricing works

  • Expressway tolls are calculated by entry and exit interchange pair.
  • Totals can change by vehicle category and departure time.
  • Urban expressway connectors are included when they are part of the route.

Vehicle categories

  • NEXCO uses five categories: light/motorcycle, standard, medium, large, extra-large.
  • This dataset maps four classes: motorcycle-light, car-standard, light-truck-medium, heavy-truck-large.

Payment methods

  • ETC and ETC2.0 lanes are the fastest option for most routes.
  • Manual lanes still exist for cash and card payments in many toll plazas.
  • For rental cars, confirm ETC unit availability and card compatibility before departure.

Before you drive

  • Re-run route estimates with your actual departure date and time before travel.
  • Check for construction notices and incidents that may alter routing or time.

Source: NEXCO route search, vehicle category table, ETC guidance pages | Last verified: 2026-02-15