Road tolls in Europe for campers with a permissible total weight (9DMC) above 3.5 t are the subject of many discussions. There are many myths around this topic, which I am trying to debunk. I will prove to you that sometimes you can travel cheaper with campers above 3.5 t than with a camper with a DMC below 3.5 t.
As I drive a camper with a GVW of over 3.5 t , I will try to describe below what road tolls apply in several European countries that are the most popular holiday destinations for Poles. I have travelled around these countries myself or have verified information that this is the case. I will try to update the article on an ongoing basis, so if you have any comments or verified and confirmed information that something has changed somewhere, or you have information about a country that I have not described here, please write me an email .
I will not provide specific rates per km driven, because the rate in a given country is influenced by many factors and the prices themselves change frequently. The main factors influencing the price are the number of axles, emission class, height... so you will find appropriate links to pages where you should find the most up-to-date information.
Camper over 3.5t – what does that mean?
To be more precise, what is included in the term camper over 3.5 t: it is a vehicle whose Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight (GVM) is higher than 3500 kg. Additionally, it appears in the registration certificate as a SPECIAL CAMPING VEHICLE.
Road tolls and toll collection systems for campers over 3.5t in some countries are different from those for heavy goods vehicles!
Do you need to use a tachograph when driving a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
This question also very often comes up when someone is considering buying a heavy camper. The answer is simple: NO. A tachograph is only mandatory for commercial transport of people or goods.
Road tolls in Poland for campers over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t driving on most national roads and motorways in Poland is subject to the e-Toll toll collection system.
Some motorways in Poland are excluded from the e-Toll system and then the fee is paid at the cash register at the motorway toll booths.
How much do roads and highways cost in Poland for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
Road tolls in Poland depend on the emission class, number of axles and kilometers traveled. More information on rates can be found HERE
How to register a camper with e-Toll?
All information can be found HERE
What are the alternative options for paying e-Toll in Poland?
You can use external payment operators such as:
I personally use the UTA operator. Specifically, their UTA One device, which allows me to make automatic payments in various European countries that are subject to the EETS system.
Road Tolls in the Czech Republic for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t driving on motorways in the Czech Republic is subject to the electronic toll collection system Myto CZ.
How much do roads and highways cost in the Czech Republic for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
Road tolls in the Czech Republic depend on the emission class, number of axles and kilometers traveled. More information about rates can be found HERE
How to register a camper in the Myto CZ system?
You can register via the website www.mytocz.eu or directly at the customer service point (located at the border) and prepay the account before the journey and pay a deposit for the device. All information on this subject can be found HERE .
What are the alternative options for paying road tolls in the Czech Republic?
If you have a fuel card, e.g. from the e100 operator, when collecting the Myto CZ device you can link your card to the device and not worry about having sufficient funds in your Myto CZ account.
Road Tolls in Slovakia for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t driving on motorways in Slovakia is subject to the standard toll collection system, i.e. it is enough to buy a regular vignette as for a passenger car.
The condition for exemption from the electronic toll collection system for vehicles with a GVM above 3.5 t is to have an entry in the registration certificate in item J (Vehicle category) with the designation: M1, N1, N1G or M1G
Where to buy a vignette for a camper in Slovakia?
The vignette for roads in Slovakia is available in electronic form and can be purchased online at Wizax
Road Tolls in Austria for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t driving on motorways in Austria is subject to the electronic toll collection system in the Go-Maut system managed by ASFiNAG.
How much do roads and highways cost in Austria for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
Road tolls in Austria depend on the emission class, number of axles, kilometers traveled and sections of specific roads. More information on rates can be found HERE .
How to register a camper in the Go-Maut system?
You can pick up a toll collection device at one of the many customer service points. Simply pay a deposit for the device and top up your prepaid account with any amount. You will need your registration certificate.
Important note – within 30 days of receiving the device, you must send an extract from the vehicle approval confirming the appropriate emission class to the email address provided on the invoice. Otherwise, you will receive a fine of €200.
All information on this topic can be found HERE
What are the alternative options for paying road tolls in Austria?
You can also use external payment operators and take advantage of the deferred payment option, such as:
Road Tolls in Slovenia for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t driving on motorways in Slovenia is subject to the electronic toll collection system in the DarsGo system.
How much do roads and highways cost in Slovenia for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
Road tolls in Slovenia depend on the emission class, number of axles and kilometres travelled.
How to register in the DarsGo system?
You can register via the website www.darsgo.si or directly at the customer service point (located at the border) and prepay your account before traveling and pay a deposit for the device.
If you have a fuel card, e.g. from the e100 operator, when receiving the DarsGo device you can link your card to the device and not worry about having sufficient funds in your DarsGo account.
Road Tolls in Germany for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM not exceeding 7.5t driving on motorways in Germany is not subject to any tolls.
How much do roads and highways cost in Germany for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
Motorhomes with a GVM below 7.5t are not subject to road tolls in Germany.
Road Tolls in Croatia for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t driving on motorways in Croatia is obliged to make payments at the toll booths at motorway toll booths.
How much do roads and highways cost in Croatia for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
Road tolls in Croatia depend on the number of wheels and axles.
Road Tolls in Switzerland for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t driving on Swiss roads is obliged to purchase an electronic vignette, different from the one for passenger cars.
How much do roads and highways cost in Switzerland for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
The cost of a vignette for campers with a GVW of over 3.5t in Switzerland depends on the period for which the vignette is purchased. It can be purchased for a specified number of days (from-to), for 1 month, i.e. 31 days, for a year, i.e. 365 days, or for any 10 days to be used within the next 365 days. The latter option is ideal for people who only pass through Switzerland a few times a year.
How to purchase an e-vignette in Switzerland for a camper over 3.5t?
The easiest way to purchase an e-vignette in Switzerland is to download the official Via app:
Road Tolls in Italy for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t is subject to motorway tolls in Italy.
How much do roads and highways cost in Italy for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
Road tolls in Italy depend on the distance traveled and the number of km. Additionally, the vehicle class is important, which includes the height of the vehicle (counting from the ground to the highest point of the vehicle at the front axle) and the number of axles.
More information about vehicle classes in Italy can be found HERE .
How to pay tolls in Italy?
Tolls are paid at motorway toll booths or using an electronic toll acceleration device (optional).
Electronic devices enabling automatic road tolls for vehicles with a GVM above 3.5 t include:
Road Tolls in France for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t is subject to motorway tolls in France.
How much do roads and motorways cost in France for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
Road tolls in France depend on the distance traveled and the number of km. Additionally, the vehicle class, which includes GVM, vehicle height and number of axles, is important.
More information about vehicle classes can be found on this website: https://www.autoroutes.fr/en/vehicle-classification.htm
How to pay road tolls in France?
Tolls are paid at motorway toll booths or using an electronic toll acceleration device (optional).
Electronic devices enabling automatic road tolls for vehicles with a GVM above 3.5 t include:
Road Tolls in Belgium for a camper over 3.5t
Camper vans with a GVM over 3.5t are exempt from paying the fees that only apply to heavy goods vehicles.
How much do roads and highways cost in Belgium for a camper with a GVM over 3.5t?
Campers with a GVW of over 3.5t are not subject to road tolls in Belgium. More information on the exemption of such vehicles from tolls can be found on this page: https://www.viapass.be/en/downloads/exemptions-clarified/
What are the road tolls in Hungary? for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t driving on motorways in Hungary is classified as a D2 category vehicle and is obliged to purchase an E-Vignette on the Ematrica website.
This system allows for electronic settlement of road tolls. The amount of the road toll depends on the duration of the trip and the vehicle category. The vignette can be purchased for 10 days, 1 month, 1 year (the entire country), 1 year (selected region).
Road Tolls in Lithuania for a camper over 3.5t
According to the tariff information posted on the website https://lakd.lt/en/user-charge-vignettes/, only trucks carrying goods (vehicle category N1-N3) and 9+ vans (vehicle categories M2-M3) are subject to road vignettes in Lithuania. So all campers with the M1 category (including Morelo campers for rent ) regardless of tonnage are exempt from fees, just like passenger cars.
Road Tolls in Latvia for a camper over 3.5t
According to the price list on the website: https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs , every vehicle over 3000 kg is subject to the obligation to buy a vignette. The factors that determine its amount are the vehicle's GVW, the emission class and the length of the vignette's validity. So all campers with a GVW over 3.5t are obliged to buy a vignette in Latvia.
What are the road tolls in Estonia? for a camper over 3.5t
According to the price list on the website https://teetasu.ee/rates , every vehicle over 3500 kg is subject to the obligation to purchase a vignette. The factors determining its amount are the vehicle's GVW, the emission class and the length of the vignette's validity. This means that all campers with a GVW over 3.5 t driving on Estonian roads are required to purchase a road vignette.
Camper over 3.5t - CampRest tests
Below you can see some videos from my tests of campers with a GVW over 3.5 t.
Carthago Chic E-Line 61XL camper test
A nice 3-axle camper built on a Mercedes chassis, which we tested from the Trans-Al Rentals rental company from Skawina during a winter trip to Caravan Park Sexten .
Morelo Loft 82LB BAR camper test
A fantastic camper that we took for a short test from the Morelo rental company in Skawina .
Frankia F-Line 890 QDB camper test
We traveled around various European countries in this camper for 6 months.
Concorde Carver 790L camper test
We drove the camper in Spain, France and Germany.
Niesman & Bischoff Arto 77e camper test
We drove the camper in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Frankia Platin 7900GD camper test
We drove the camper in Germany, Austria and Italy.
Rapido Distinction i190 camper test
We drove around Poland in a campervan.
The main driver, founder and the brain of CampRest. He is the one who runs the whole mechanism, implements new ideas faster than he is able to invent them. He used to be a professional driver and have run his own freight forward company - as you can see, he has always been drawn to sleep in the car;) He likes to drive large motorhomes and encourages you to get a C driving license and buy motorhomes over 3.5 tons.
