Spain is a popular summer holiday destination and attracts many tourists via France or Switzerland to the Mediterranean coast or inland to the capital Madrid. Before travelling to Spain, you should find out about the route and toll costs. On private motorways marked with "AP", tolls are charged according to the distance travelled and the vehicle category.
You do not have to pay to use the state motorway "A". On the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, all roads and routes can be used toll-free. On the Spanish mainland, no tolls are charged on public motorways and a few sections of private motorways. Most of the Spanish road network is toll-free.
On private motorways in Spain autopistas , you must take a ticket at entrance ramps and pay the applicable fee at a toll station when leaving or changing motorways.
This toll is calculated based on the distance travelled and the vehicle category. On a few sections, you pay a flat rate regardless of the kilometres driven. At around 10 euros per kilometres, Spain's toll is one of the most expensive in Europe.
The various payment options are displayed at the toll stations:. To use the electronic toll system in Spain, you need an electronic transponder box installed in your vehicle.
