Tolls in the Netherlands

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Currently, the Eurovignette is applicable in the Netherlands for commercial vehicles from the F.1 weight of 12 tonnes and is required for the use of motorways and select dual carriageways. The charge depends on the number of axles and carbon emissions class. Vignettes are available for different durations – daily, weekly, monthly or annually – and can be purchased online or at authorised sales outlets.
Cars, vans and light commercial vehicles under 12 tonnes are still toll-free, except on certain routes.

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    No general mandatory toll for personal transport vehicles and commercial vehicles under 12 tonnes
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    Commercial vehicles weighing 12 tonnes or more are currently subject to Eurovignette requirements 
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    Change of toll system planned on 01/07/2026

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General information

In the Netherlands, the toll system supports the financing and development of sustainable transport infrastructure. With the planned introduction of a mileage-based truck toll from 1 July 2026, the new system will replace the Eurovignette. The goal is to create a fairer and more environmentally friendly cost distribution for the use of Dutch roads.

The income from tolls is used to finance the expansion, maintenance and modernisation of the Dutch road network. The Dutch state, which uses modern digital recording technologies to ensure transparent and efficient billing, is responsible for the implementation and management of the system.

A particular focus is on sustainability: The toll amount will depend on the distance driven and emissions class of the vehicle. Accordingly, greener vehicles pay less. The goal of the Netherlands is to make freight transport more climate-friendly and to reduce long-term emissions in the transport sector.

delivery-truck_multicolorVehicles subject to tolls

Currently, the  Eurovignette obligation applies in the Netherlands for commercial vehicles with an F.1 weight of more than 12 tonnes. The Eurovignette is available in different durations. The charge depends on the number of axles and the carbon emissions class of the vehicle.

Passenger transport vehicles and commercial vehicles under 12 tonnes do not require a vignette or toll in the Netherlands and can use the road network free of charge with a few exceptions.


Valid for vehicles Route Payment options
Trucks ≥ 12 tonnes

Motorways

Eurovignette (can be paid via UTA Card)
Vehicles > 3 m in height

Western Scheldt Tunnel

Can be paid via UTA Card
All vehicles

A24/Blankenburg connection

Processing electronically in the free-flow system (e-TOL) without toll booths
All vehicles

Kiltunnel

Cash, Telecard, Maestro V Pay, Visa and MasterCard
Important!

The Eurovignette will be abolished in the Netherlands on 1 July 2026. It will be replaced by a mileage-dependent toll for heavy goods vehicles.

From this point onwards, Eurovignettes will no longer be required for truck journeys in the Netherlands.
For more information on the planned HGV toll, visit www.vrachtwagenheffing.nl

streamline-icon-truck-cargo-1@1200x1200 (2)HGV toll in the Netherlands

From 1 July 2026, the Eurovignette will be replaced by a mileage-dependent truck toll in the Netherlands. The goal is a fairer distribution of costs in freight transport and the promotion of environmentally friendly vehicles. Currently, the Eurovignette system applies to commercial vehicles weighing 12 tonnes and above.

Vehicles subject to toll charges from 12 tonnes F.1 weight

Currently, commercial vehicles with an F.1 weight of at least 12 tonnes must have  a Eurovignette to be able to use motorways and some dual carriageways in the Netherlands. The vignette is available in different durations – daily, weekly, monthly or annually.
The charge is based on the number of axles and emissions class (CO₂ category) of the vehicle. Vignettes can be purchased online or from authorised sales outlets.

Toll-exempt vehicles

Commercial vehicles weighing less than 12 tonnes, passenger transport vehicles, emergency vehicles (police, fire and rescue), and vehicles used for humanitarian or agricultural purposes - provided they meet the conditions for exemption - are excluded from the toll.

Carbon toll

The Eurovignette tariff is based on a combination of the validity period (day, week, month, year) and number of axles and emissions class of the vehicle. Since 25 March 2025, carbon emissions class and environmental friendliness have been factored into the tariff. Vehicles with lower emissions benefit from lower fees.

streamline-icon-carCar tolls in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, there is generally no mandatory toll for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. An exception is the A24, which introduced a mandatory toll for this vehicle class.

Invoicing is undertaken electronically via the e-TOL system, which automatically records distance travelled. As a result, no manual payment is necessary on site and the use of the toll route is billed transparently and efficiently.

streamline-icon-trip-distance@1200x1200 Overview of toll routes

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streamline-icon-credit-card-giveToll payment

In the Netherlands, tolls are paid via different systems depending on vehicle type, which enables simple, transparent processing.

For vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

  • There is no general mandatory toll for cars, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. One exception is the A24 where a mandatory toll was introduced.

  • Payment is made electronically via the e-TOL system, which automatically records distance travelled. This eliminates the need for manual payment, and the toll is recorded transparently and efficiently within the planned billing period.

For vehicles from 12 tonnes

  • Currently, the Eurovignette applies in the Netherlands for commercial vehicles with an F.1 weight of more than 12 tonnes. It enables the use of motorways and certain dual carriageways for a time-dependent fee. In addition, the A24 as well as the Westerschelde Tunnel and Kiltunnel have tolls.

  • The charge depends on the number of  axles and emission class (CO₂ category).

  • The Eurovignette is available in various durations – daily, weekly, monthly or annually – and can be purchased online or at authorised sales outlets.

Driving through other European countries? Then we recommend the UTA One® next EETS toll device, which automatically records all tolls and settles them via post-paid procedure.

Important!

The Eurovignette will be abolished in the Netherlands on 1 July 2026. It will be replaced by a mileage-dependent toll for heavy goods vehicles.

From this point onwards, Eurovignettes will no longer be required for truck journeys in the Netherlands.
For more information on the planned HGV toll, visit www.vrachtwagenheffing.nl

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