Road tolls in Europe for campers with a gross vehicle weight (9GVW) over 3.5t are the subject of much debate. There are a lot of myths around this topic, which I try to debunk. I will prove to you that sometimes you can travel cheaper with campers over 3.5 tons than with a camper with a GVM below 3.5 tons.
As I drive a camper with a GVW above 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 traveled around these countries on my own or I have verified information that this is the case. I will try to update the article on a regular 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 e-mail .
I will not give specific rates per kilometer traveled, because the rate in a given country is influenced by many factors and the prices themselves change often. The main factors influencing the price are the number of axles, exhaust emission class, height... so everywhere you will find appropriate links to websites where you should find the most up-to-date information.
Camper over 3.5t – what does this mean?
To specify what is meant by a camper over 3.5 t: it is a vehicle whose Gross Weight (GVW) is higher than 3,500 kg. Additionally, the registration certificate shows it as a SPECIAL CAMPING VEHICLE.
Road tolls and toll collection systems for campers over 3.5t in some countries are different from those for trucks!
Do you have to use a tachograph when driving a camper with a GVW above 3.5t?
This question also comes up very often when someone is considering buying a heavy camper. The answer is simple: NO. The tachograph is only mandatory for the commercial transport of people or goods.
Road tolls in Poland for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVW above 3.5t traveling on most national roads and highways 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 toll is paid at the cash register at motorway toll gates.
How much do roads and highways in Poland cost for a camper with a GVW above 3.5t?
Road tolls in Poland depend on the exhaust emission class, number of axles and kilometers traveled. More information about the rates can be found HERE
How to register a camper in e-Toll?
All information can be found HERE
What are the alternative options for paying with e-Toll in Poland?
You can use external payment operators such as:
I personally use the UTA operator. Specifically, from 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 GVW above 3.5t traveling on highways in the Czech Republic is subject to the electronic toll collection system in the Myto CZ system.
How much do roads and highways in the Czech Republic cost for a camper with a GVW above 3.5t?
Road tolls in the Czech Republic depend on the exhaust emission class, the number of axles and the kilometers traveled. More information about the 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 your account before traveling and pay a deposit for the device. All information about this can be found HERE .
What are the alternative options for paying tolls in the Czech Republic?
If you have a fuel card, e.g. from the UTA operator, when you pick up the Myto CZ device, you can connect your card to the device and not worry about having the appropriate funds on your Myto CZ account.
Road tolls in Slovakia for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVW above 3.5t traveling on highways in Slovakia is subject to the standard road toll collection system, i.e. it is enough to purchase a regular vignette as for a passenger car.
Where to buy a vignette for a camper in Slovakia?
The road vignette in Slovakia is available in electronic form and can be purchased online at https://eznamka.sk/pl
Road tolls in Austria for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVW above 3.5t traveling on highways in Austria is subject to the electronic toll collection system in the Go-Maut system managed by ASFiNAG.
How much do roads and highways in Austria cost for a camper with a GVW above 3.5t?
Road tolls in Austria depend on the exhaust emission class, number of axles, kilometers traveled and sections of specific roads. More information about rates can be found HERE .
How to register a camper in the Go-Maut system?
You can pick up your toll collection device at one of our many customer service points. Just 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, an extract from the vehicle approval confirming the appropriate exhaust emission class must be sent to the email address indicated on the invoice. Otherwise, we will receive a fine of €200.
All information about this can be found HERE
What are the alternative options for paying tolls in Austria?
You can also use external payment operators and take advantage of the option of deferred payment, such as:
Road tolls in Slovenia for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVW above 3.5t traveling on highways in Slovenia is subject to the electronic toll collection system in the DarsGo system.
How much do roads and highways in Slovenia cost for a camper with a GVW above 3.5t?
Road tolls in Slovenia depend on the exhaust emission class, the number of axles and the kilometers traveled.
How to register in the DarsGo system?
You can register via the website www.darsgo.si or directly at the customer service point (they are 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 UTA operator, when picking up the DarsGo device, you can connect your card to the device and not worry about having the appropriate funds in your DarsGo account.
Road tolls in Germany for a camper over 3.5t
Any camper with a GVW not exceeding 7.5t traveling on highways in Germany is not subject to any road tolls.
How much do roads and highways in Germany cost for a camper with a GVW above 3.5t?
Campers with a GVM below 7.5t are not subject to road tolls in Germany.
Road tolls in Croatia for a camper over 3.5t
Each camper with a GVW above 3.5t traveling on highways in Croatia is obliged to make payments at the cash register at highway toll gates.
How much do roads and highways in Croatia cost for a camper with a GVW above 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 GVW above 3.5t traveling on roads in Switzerland is obliged to purchase an electronic vignette, different from that for passenger cars.
How much do roads and highways in Switzerland cost for a camper with a GVW above 3.5t?
The cost of a vignette for campers with a GVW above 3.5t in Switzerland depends on the period for which the vignette is purchased. You can purchase it for a specified number of days (from-to), for 1 month, i.e. 31 days, for a year, i.e. for 365 days, or for any 10 days to be used within the next 365 days. This last 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 application:
Road tolls in Italy for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t is subject to tolls for driving on motorways 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 (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 gates or by means of an electronic device that speeds up the journey (to choose from).
Electronic devices enabling automatic road tolls for vehicles with a GVW above 3.5t include:
Road tolls in France for a camper over 3.5t
Every camper with a GVM over 3.5t is subject to tolls for driving on highways in France.
How much do roads and highways in France cost 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 tolls in France?
Tolls are paid at motorway toll gates or by means of an electronic device that speeds up the journey (to choose from).
Electronic devices enabling automatic road tolls for vehicles with a GVW above 3.5 t include:
Road tolls in Belgium for a camper over 3.5t
Camping vehicles with a GVM over 3.5t are exempt from paying fees, which apply only to heavy goods vehicles.
How much do roads and highways in Belgium cost for a camper with a GVW above 3.5t?
Campers with a GVW above 3.5t are not subject to road tolls in Belgium. More information on exempting such vehicles from tolls can be found on this website: 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 GVW above 3.5t traveling on highways 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 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 available at https://lakd.lt/en/user-charge-vignettes/ , only trucks transporting goods (vehicle categories N1-N3) and buses 9+ (vehicle categories M2-M3) are subject to road vignettes in Lithuania. . So all M1 category campers (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 information in the price list available at: https://www.lvvignette.eu/tariffs , each vehicle over 3,000 kg is subject to the obligation to purchase a vignette. The factors that determine its amount are the vehicle's GVM, exhaust emission class and the validity period of the vignette. So all campers with a GVW above 3.5t are obliged to purchase a vignette in Latvia.
What are the road tolls in Estonia for a camper over 3.5t
According to the information in the price list available at https://teetasu.ee/rates , each vehicle over 3,500 kg is subject to the obligation to purchase a vignette. The factors that determine its amount are the vehicle's GVM, exhaust emission class and the validity period of the vignette. This means that all campers with a GVW above 3.5t traveling on Estonia's roads are obliged 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 above 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 drove this camper for 6 months around various European countries.
Concorde Carver 790L camper test
We drove a camper in Spain, France and Germany.
Niesman & Bischoff Arto 77e camper test
We drove a camper in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Frankia Platin 7900GD camper test
We drove a camper in Germany, Austria and Italy.
Rapido Distinction i190 camper test
We traveled around Poland in a camper.
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.
