The Ultimate Guide to Car Rental Tolls Across the U.S.

Updated: July 12, 2024, 2:20am CDT

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The Ultimate Guide to Car Rental Tolls Across the U.S.

How Cashless Toll Roads Work
Car Rental Companies and Toll Charges
How to Avoid/Reduce Toll Fees
U.S. Cashless Toll Locations
Final Thoughts

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Cashless tolls are becoming more and more common on U.S. roads with the ability to gain travel data from transponders and the benefit of increased profits from unmanned toll plazas.

It’s not just the road companies who are profiting from these tolls — rental car companies have also spotted an opportunity to make money, quite often from unaware drivers who don’t read the small print or those that haven’t checked out the toll situation for their journey.

How Cashless Toll Roads Work

Forget throwing your quarters in the basket or handing them over to a booth attendant — cashless tolls work with electronic payments only, and this doesn’t mean payment with a credit card. Vehicles are billed by reading a transponder on the car or by scanning a license plate as vehicles drive through an open lane.

Transponders are often the cheapest option, and drivers need to register an account to benefit from these reduced toll rates. License plate scanning often has higher toll rates, with a bill sent to the registered keeper’s address, which also often comes with an admin fee.

Car Rental Companies and Toll Charges

Car rental companies have different policies for how they handle toll payments. Some charge flat fees for each day of the rental, regardless of whether you pass through a toll or not. Some charge a daily fee for every day that you use tolls, and both of these options also charge for the cost of the tolls, of course.

The third option is an all-inclusive rate that is charged every day of your rental that includes the toll fee and any administrative charges.

For some policies, you will need to opt-in, and for others, you will need to opt-out, so be sure to read the small print and inquire with the company when booking or picking up your car, so you don’t get caught short.

Policies and Fees for Individual Rental Car Companies

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Car Rental Company	Policy
Advantage	Renters can purchase an E-Z Toll package for a daily fee which varies by location. If a toll package isn’t purchased, then in addition to the actual tolls, an administrative fee of $15 per day (up to a maximum of $90) will be charged. [See full policy]
Alamo/Enterprise/National	For most areas of the U.S., $3.95 is charged for every day that an electronic toll is used, in addition to the actual tolls. The charge is up to $19.75 per rental period. In the Chicago Metropolitan Area, a fee of $9.99 per rental day is charged for rentals from airport locations, and $7.99 per rental day at non-airport locations. This covers the use of the transponder and the toll fees incurred. Read the full policies for Alamo, Enterprise, and National.
Audi on demand (formerly Silvercar)	Tolls incurred will be billed, in addition to an admin fee of $4.95 per reservation. [See full policy]
Avis/Budget	With e-Toll, $3.95 per rental day is automatically charged when the vehicle passes through an electric tolling system. The charge is up to $19.75 per rental month plus the cost of the tolls at the cash rate. Renting in Florida, Georgia, or Texas, customers can select from 2 toll options and must opt-out if they choose not to participate: Standard: $5.95 per rental day up to $29.75 per rental period (no to exceed 30 days), plus the cost of the tolls. Unlimited: $11.99 per rental day up to $59.95 per week covering the use of the transponder and the toll fees incurred. Read the full policies for Avis and Budget.
Dollar	With PlatePass, an all-inclusive daily rate is charged, which varies by tolling region and covers all toll usage. If renters choose not to opt-in, then they will be charged the cash rate toll plus a $15 fee per occurrence ($9.99 in Boston and Florida) up to the maximum limit of $90. [See full policy]
E-Z Rent A Car	With EZ-Toll, an all-inclusive daily rate is charged, which varies by tolling region and covers all toll usage. If renters choose not to opt-in, then they will be charged the cash rate toll plus a $15 administrative fee per rental day up to the maximum limit of $90. [See full policy]
Fox	With PlatePass, a daily fee covers Fox renters for all tolls and admin fees. These all-inclusive packages are available for $8.99 per rental day from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Fort Myers (maximum $134.85,) $7.49 per rental day from Orlando (maximum $112.35,) and $6.99 from Tampa ($104.85). Renters that do not opt-in to the all-inclusive package will incur an admin fee of $15 per toll occurrence plus the cost of the toll (maximum $90). [See full policy]
Hertz	With PlatePass, renters are charged the cash rate for the toll plus a $9.99 daily fee for each day that a toll is incurred. [See full policy]
Payless	With e-Toll, renters from all states apart from Florida, Georgia, and Texas are charged an admin fee of $2.95 per day of rental (maximum $14.75) plus the actual fees. Rentals from Florida, Georgia, and Texas are charged a $6.99 admin fee per day (maximum $34.75) plus the actual tolls, or you can opt for e-Toll Unlimited for $11.99 per rental day (maximum $59.95 per week) that includes admin fees and the cost of the tolls themselves. [See full policy]
Sixt	Sixt does not have an open policy regarding its toll charges. They do offer an all-inclusive daily package but say that the rate differs per state. The only fee they disclose is a $5 admin fee per toll when not opted in to their all-inclusive package.
Thrifty	With PlatePass, an all-inclusive daily rate is charged, which varies by tolling region and covers all toll usage. If renters choose not to opt-in, then they will be charged the cash rate toll plus a $15 fee per occurrence ($9.99 in Boston and Florida) up to the maximum limit of $90. [See full policy]

How to Avoid/Reduce Toll Fees

Avoid Toll Routes

This may seem like an obvious option, but in some situations, you may only be saving a matter of minutes by taking the toll route. If you’re traveling for pleasure, non-toll roads will often offer a more exciting or scenic drive, so enjoy the road trip and avoid the nasty bill.

Mapping systems such as Google Maps allow you to define your route options with the choice to avoid tolls.

Google Maps Toll Avoidance — Avoid tolls in Google Maps. Image Credit: Google Maps

Pay Cash Where You Can

Paying cash won’t always get you the cheapest toll rate possible, but it will be a lot cheaper than incurring a possible admin fee per day or even per toll from the rental car company.

Make sure you approach the toll plazas at a reasonably slow speed so that you can establish which lane you need to pass through to pay cash.

Use Your Own Transponder

Some toll roads accept multiple transponders, so it’s worth doing your research beforehand to see if your personal transponder is accepted.

A particular region often works with the same system for electronic payment, so if you’re planning a road trip around the likes of Florida, then you’ll have no problem using the same SunPass transponder throughout your journey.

SunPass transponders can be purchased from CVS Pharmacy, Publix Super Markets, Navarro Discount Pharmacy, Sedano’s Markets, and Walgreen’s. You will purchase a mini transponder (which won’t work again once removed from the windshield) or a portable device.

Disable the Car Rental Company’s Transponder

If you’re using your own transponder or another method of payment, then be sure to close the box for the car rental company’s transponder. This should prevent the signals from being read, but to be extra safe, you can also use a mylar/antistatic bag to cover the transponder.

Pay Tolls Directly Where You Can

This is not possible in all cases, but there are some roads and bridges that allow you to pay your tolls directly. California’s State Routes 73, 133, 241, and 261 allow payment 5 days before or after traveling on that road. Crossings of the Golden Gate Bridge are also directly payable up to 30 days before travel or up to 48 hours after.

Choose a Rental Company With the Most Suitable Pricing Structure

As you will have seen within the information above, car rental companies can charge wildly different fees. Map out your route to see how many tolls you will encounter, as you may want to go with a company that offers an all-inclusive package versus a company that charges an admin fee per day of usage.

U.S. Cashless Toll Locations

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City/Region	Road/Route	Electronic Toll System	Fee (For a Standard 2 Axle Car)
California
Costa Mesa	State Route 73 from I-405 in Costa Mesa to I-5 in San Juan Capistrano	FasTrak	FasTrack: $6.65-$8.65 One-time payment: $8.65 depending on time of day
Los Angeles	I-10 Express Lanes from the 605 to Alameda St. Downtown	FasTrak	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion. Payment only through a FasTrak account.
Los Angeles	I-110 Express Lanes from the Artesia Transit Center to Adams Blvd.	FasTrak	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion. Payment only through a FasTrak account.
Milpitas	I-680 Sunol Express Lanes from State Route 84 south of Pleasanton to State Route 237 in Milpitas	FasTrak	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion. Payment only through a FasTrak account.
Orange County	State Route 91 Express Lanes from the SR-55/SR-91 interchange in Orange County to McKinley in Riverside County	FasTrak	$3.25-$28.10 dependent on direction, time of day, and public holidays
Orange County	State Route 133 from I-405 near Laguna Beach to I-241	FasTrak	$2.04-$7.59 dependent on distance
Orange County	State Route 241 Oso Parkway (South Terminus) to Freeway 91 at Anaheim	FasTrak	One-time payment: $10.76 FasTrack: $9.82-$10.31 dependent on day/time
Orange County	State Route 261 from Jamboree Rd. in Irvine to Santiago Canyon Rd.	FasTrak	One-time payment: $3.19 FasTrak: $2.59-$3.19 dependent on day/time
Pleasanton, Livermore	I-580 Express Lanes from Hacienda Drive in Pleasanton to Greenville Road in Livermore	FasTrak	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion. Payment only through a FasTrak account.
San Diego	I-15 Express Lanes from State Route 78 in Escondido to State Route 163 in San Diego	FasTrak	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion.
San Francisco	Golden Gate Bridge	FasTrak	FasTrack: $7.35 License Plate Account: $8.20 One-time payment: $8.20
San Raman	I-680 Contra Costa Express Lanes Northbound from Alcosta Boulevard. to Livorna Road; Southbound from Rudgear Road to Alcosta Boulevard	FasTrak	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion. Payment only through a FasTrak account.
Colorado
Broomfield	Northwest Parkway from I-25 (north of 144th Avenue) to US 36 in the west	ExpressToll GoPass	ExpressToll or auto-bill GoPass: Mainline plaza: $4.10 Ramp gantries: $1.35 Non-auto-bill customers: Mainline plaza: $5.10 Ramp gantries: $2.35
Broomfield	US 36 Express Lanes from Federal Boulevard in Westminster to Table Mesa Drive in Boulder	ExpressToll	ExpressToll: $0.35-$8.30 License Plate Account: $0.25-$10 dependent on direction/distance/day/time
Denver	E-470 from the I-25 Interchange in Lone Tree to the I-25 Interchange with Northwest Parkway	ExpressToll	ExpressToll: $14.25 License Plate Account: $22.55
Denver	Interstate 25 Express (Central) from Downtown Denver (20th Street) to US 36	ExpressToll	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion. Payment can be made with an ExpressToll account or through License Plate Account billing.
Denver	Interstate 25 Express (North) from US 36 to 120th Avenue	ExpressToll	ExpressToll: $1.05-$5.89 License Plate Account: $3.79-$7.15 dependent on day/time
Denver	Interstate 70 Express from Empire through the Veterans Memorial Tunnels to Idaho Springs	ExpressToll	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion. Example pricing: ExpressToll: $3-$15 dependent on time License Plate Account: $6.75-$25
Florida
Broward County	Interstate 595 Express from the Sawgrass Expressway to the Florida Turnpike	SunPass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Homestead	Homestead Extension (HEFT) from the South Dixie Highway to Miramar Plaza	SunPass	SunPass: $0.54-$4.01 Toll-By-Plate: $0.80-$5.09
Jacksonville	First Coast Expressway (SR 23) from I-10 in Duval County to Blanding Boulevard in Clay County	SunPass	SunPass: $0.20-$2.20 Toll-By-Plate: $0.45-$3.45 dependent on distance
Jacksonville	I-295 Express Lanes from I-95 to Buckman Bridge	SunPass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion Only SunPass holders may use the lanes. No Pay By Plate is available
Key Largo	Card Sound Bridge (CR 905A)	SunPass	SunPass: $1.54 Toll-by-plate: toll + $2.50 administrative fee
Miami	Airport Expressway (SR 112) from NW 21st Street to NW 12th Avenue	SunPass	SunPass: $0.33-$0.66 Toll-By-Plate: $0.66-$1.32 dependent on distance
Miami	Broad/Harbor Island Causeway	SunPass	SunPass: $1.25 Toll-by-plate: $2
Miami	Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) from Downtown Miami to Miami International Airport	SunPass	Sunpass: $0.28-$2.26 Toll-By-Plate: $0.56-$4.52
Miami	Don Shula Expressway (SR 874) from the Homestead Extension of Florida’s Turnpike in Three Lakes to the Palmetto Expressway	SunPass	Sun Pass: $0.23-$0.93 Toll-By-Plate: $.46-$1.86
Miami, Fort Lauderdale	Interstate 95 Express from the junction of I-95 and SR836 to Broward Boulevard near Fort Lauderdale	SunPass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Miami	Rickenbacker Causeway	SunPass	SunPass: $2.25 Toll-By-Plate: $3
Miami	Venetian Causeway	SunPass	SunPass: $2.25 Toll-By-Plate: $3
Miami-Dade	Palmetto Expressway from W. Flagler Street to NW 154 Street and along I-75 from the Palmetto Expressway to NW 170 Street in Miami-Dade County	SunPass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Mt. Plymouth	Wekiva Parkway (SR 429) Kelly Park Road interchange to State Road 46	E-Pass	E-Pass: $2.02 Pay By Plate: $3.11
Opa-Locka	Gratigny Parkway (SR 924) From Miami Lakes to Biscayne Park	SunPass	Sun Pass: $0.47-$0.94 Toll-By-Plate: $0.94-$1.88
Poinciana	Poinciana Parkway (SR 538) from US 17-92 and Kinny Harmon Road to Cypress Parkway in Polk County	E-Pass	E-Pass: $0.50-$2.05 Pay By Plate: $0.70-$2.25
South Miami	Snapper Creek Expressway	SunPass	SunPass: $0.46 Toll-By-Plate: $0.92
Spring Hill, Tampa	Suncoast Parkway/Veterans Expressway from US 98 to the I-275 in Tampa	SunPass	SunPass: $0.26-$5.08 Toll-By-Plate: $0.54-$6.91 dependent on distance
Sunrise	Sawgrass Expressway from the junction of I-75 and I-595 in Sunrise to SW 6th Avenue in Deerfield Beach	SunPass	SunPass: $2.14 Toll-By-Plate: $2.68
Tallahassee	Orchard Pond Parkway from Old Bainbridge Road in Northwestern Tallahassee to to North Meridian Road in Northeastern Tallahassee	SunPass	SunPass: $1.19 Pay By Plate: $1.69
Tampa	Lee Roy Selmon Expressway from the Brandon Parkway to US-92	SunPass	SunPass: $0.61-$4.87 Toll-By-Plate: $0.86-$7.59 dependent on distance
Georgia
Atlanta	I-85 Express Lanes from Chamblee Tucker Rd. to Old Peachtree Rd. in Gwinnett County	Peach Pass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Atlanta, Marietta	I-75/I-575 NW Corridor Express Lanes from Akers Mill Rd. to Hickory Grove Rd. and along I-575 from I-75 to Sixes Rd.	Peach Pass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Atlanta, Stockbridge	I-75 South Metro Express Lanes from McDonough Road (State Route 155) in Henry County to Stockbridge Highway (State Route 138) in Clayton County	Peach Pass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Illinois
Chicago	I-294/I-57 Interchange from Lansing to Deerfield	I-PASS	I-PASS: $0.75 Online payment: $1.50
Chicago	Jane Addams Memorial Tollway from the Kennedy Expressway to the Wisconsin State Line	I-Pass/E-ZPass	I-Pass/E-ZPass: $0.45-$3.95 Online payment: $0.90-$7.90
Itasca	Elgin O’Hare Expressway from Lake Street to I-290	I-PASS	I-PASS: $0.20-$1.25 Online payment: $0.40-$2.50
Kentucky
Louisville	Abraham Lincoln Bridge	RiverLink	RiverLink: $2.10 Registered Plate: $3.16 Unregistered Plate: $4.20
Louisville	JFK Memorial Bridge	RiverLink	RiverLink: $2.10 Registered Plate: $3.16 Unregistered Plate: $4.20
Louisville	Lewis and Clark Bridge	RiverLink	RiverLink: $2.10 Registered Plate: $3.16 Unregistered Plate: $4.20
Maryland
Montgomery, Prince George’s County	Intercounty Connector MD 200 from Gaithersburg in Montgomery County to Laurel in Prince George’s County	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $0.40-$3.86 Video Toll: $1.40-$5.78
Massachusetts
Boston	Callahan and Sumner Tunnels	E-ZPass	Massachusetts issued E-ZPass: $1.50 Non-Massachusetts issued E-ZPass: $1.75 Pay By Plate: $2.05
Boston	Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $1.25 Pay By Plate: $1.75
Boston	Ted Williams Tunnel	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $1.25 Pay By Plate: $1.55
Chicopee, Framingham, Boston	Massachusetts Turnpike from the New York state line to Boston	E-ZPass	Massachusetts issued E-ZPass: $0.25-$7.45 Non-Massachusetts issued E-ZPass: $0.30-$9.35 Pay By Plate: $0.60- $13.55 dependent on distance
New Jersey
Bayonne	Bayonne Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $10.50-$12.50 Tolls by Mail: $15
New York
Elizabeth	Goethals Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $10.50-$12.50 dependent on time Tolls by Mail: $15
Grand Island	Grand Island Bridges	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $0.95 Toll by Mail: $1.00
Harriman	Harriman Toll Barrier	E-ZPass	Vehicles under 7 feet 6 inches Tolls by Mail: $1.25 E-ZPass: $1.18 Vehicles 7 feet 6 inches or greater Tolls by Mail: $2.00 E-ZPass: $1.90
New York City	Bronx-Whitestone Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass:$6.12 Tolls by Mail: $9.50
New York City	Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $2.29 Tolls by Mail: $4.75 Rockaway Resident E–ZPass: $1.49 Rockaway Resident E-Token: $2.05
New York City	Henry Hudson Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $2.80 Tolls by Mail: $7.00
New York City	Hugh L. Carey Tunnel	E-ZPass	E-ZPass:$6.12 Tolls by Mail: $9.50
New York City	Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $2.29 Tolls by Mail: $4.75 Rockaway Resident E–ZPass: $1.49 Rockaway Resident E-Token: $2.05
New York City	Queens-Midtown Tunnel	E-ZPass	E-ZPass:$6.12 Tolls by Mail: $9.50
New York City	Robert F. Kennedy Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass:$6.12 Tolls by Mail: $9.50
New York City	Throgs Neck Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass:$6.12 Tolls by Mail: $9.50
Staten Island	Outerbridge Crossing	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $10.50-$12.50 dependent on time Tolls by Mail: $15
Staten Island, Brooklyn	Verrazano-Narrows Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $12.24 Tolls by Mail: $19.00 Staten Island Resident E–ZPass: $5.50 Staten Island Resident E-Token: $9.80 Staten Island Resident Carpool HOV E-ZPass (E-Ticket): $3.40
Westchester County	New Rochelle Toll Barrier	E-ZPass	Vehicles under 7 feet 6 inches Tolls by Mail: $1.75 E-ZPass: $1.66 Vehicles 7 feet 6 inches or greater Tolls by Mail: $3.50 E-ZPass: $3.32
Westchester County	Tappan Zee Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass:$4.50 Tolls by Mail: $5.00
Yonkers	Yonkers Toll Barrier	E-ZPass	Vehicles under 7 feet 6 inches Tolls by Mail: $1.25 E-ZPass: $1.18 Vehicles 7 feet 6 inches or greater Tolls by Mail: $2.00 E-ZPass: $1.90
North Carolina
Charlotte	I-77 Express Lanes from I-277 (Exit 11) in Charlotte and N.C. 150 (Exit 36), in Mooresvill	NC Quick Pass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Durham County	Triangle Expressway from Durham County to the NC540 in Wake County	NC Quick Pass	NC Quick Pass: $0.38-$3.37 Tolls by Mail: $0.58-$5.17 dependent on distance
Monroe	Monroe Expressway from Stallings to Marshville in Union County	NC Quick Pass	NC Quick Pass: $0.25-$2.54 Tolls by Mail: $0.29-$3.92 dependent on distance
Pennsylvania
Bucks County	Scudder Falls Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $1.25 Tolls By Pate: $2.60
Burlington County	Delaware River Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $4.75 Tolls by Mail: $5.00
Findlay Township	Toll 576 Findlay Connector from US 22 to I-376/Pittsburgh Airport	E-ZPass	Vehicles under 7 feet 6 inches E-ZPass: $1.10 Tolls By Pate: $1.60 Vehicles 7 feet 6 inches or greater E-ZPass: $1.60 Tolls By Pate: $2.40
Lackawanna County	Keyser Avenue and Clark Summit Interchange	E-ZPass	Vehicles under 7 feet 6 inches Tolls by Mail: $2.20-$4.40 E-ZPass: $1.20-$2.00 dependent on distance Vehicles 7 feet 6 inches or greater Tolls by Mail: $4.40 – $8.80 E-ZPass: $2.50 – $5.00 dependent on distance
Lawrence County	Gateway Toll Plaza	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $5.90 Tolls By Pate: $12.20
New Castle	Beaver Valley Expressway from PA-51 to US 422	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $1.10-$3.20 Tolls By Pate: $2.70-$7.00 dependent on distance
New Stanton	Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass from US Route 119 near New Stanton to US Route 22 in Delmont	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $0.72-$5.08 Tolls By Pate: $1.25-$8.05 dependent on distance
Texas
Austin	Manor Expressway (US 290) from US 183 interchange to the eastern limits east of SH 130	TxTag	TxTag: $0.58- $4.08 Tolls By Pate: $0.87-$6.12 dependent on distance
Austin	MoPac Expressway from Cesar Chavez Street to Parmer Lane	TxTag	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Austin	SH 71 from Presidential Blvd to SH 130 in east Austin	TxTag	TxTag: $0.91 Tolls By Pate: $1.37
Austin	US Route 183 from US 290 to SH 71	TxTag	TxTag: 33% off the toll rate Tolls By Pate: $0.65-$3.72 +$1 statement fee per bill dependent on distance
Dallas	Dallas North Tollway from Hines Blvd/McKinnon St. to US 380/University Dr.	TollTag	TollTag: $0.28-$5.44 Tolls By Pate: $0.53-$8.16 dependent on distance
Dallas	Loop 12 (TEXpress) from SH 183 to I-35 E in Dallas	TollTag	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Dallas	President George Bush Turnpike from I-20 to I-30/US 67	TollTag	TollTag: $0.51-$9.82 Tolls By Pate: $0.78-$14.75 dependent on distance
Dallas	Tom Landry Freeway (TEXpress) from Downtown Dallas to the President George Bush Turnpike	TollTag	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Dallas County	Interstate 35E (TEXpress) from Denton County to Dallas County	TollTag	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Dallas County	Mountain Creek Lake Toll Bridge	TollTag	TollTag: $0.66 Tolls By Pate: $0.99
Denton County	Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge	TollTag	TollTag: $1.22 Tolls By Pate: $1.98
Far North Dallas	Addison Airport Toll Tunnel	TollTag	TxTag: $0.66 Tolls By Pate: $0.99
Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Parkway from Sienna Parkway to US 90	TollTag	TollTag: $0.43-$1.94 Tolls By Pate: $0.58-$2.54 dependent on distance
Fort Worth	Airport Freeway (TEXpress)	TollTag	TxTag: $0.66 – $6.60 ZipCash: 50% more dependent on distance
Fort Worth	Chisholm-Trail Parkway from Downtown Fort Worth south to Cleburne	TollTag	TollTag: $0.32-$12.74 Tolls By Pate: $0.59-$25.82 dependent on distance
Fort Worth	Northeast Loop 820 (TEXpress)	TollTag	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Grapevine	DFW Connector (TEXpress) from West of SH 26 to East of International Parkway (DFW Airport)	TollTag	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Grapevine, McKinney	Sam Rayburn Tollway from Freeport Parkway to SH 5/McDonald Street	TxTag	TxTag: $0.29-$4.49 Tolls By Pate: $0.56-$6.74 dependent on distance
Haslet	Interstate 35W (TEXpress) from I-30 to north of US 287	TollTag	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Hays County	SH 45 Southwest 1626 to the MoPac Expressway	TxTag	TxTag: $1.00 Tolls By Pate: $1.50
Houston	Airport Connector from the Hardy Toll Road to George Bush Intercontinental Airport	TollTag	TollTag: $1.20 Tolls By Pate: $1.25
Houston	Grand Parkway from I-69 in Riverpark to I-69 in Valley Ranch	TollTag	TollTag: $0.39-$2.73 Tolls By Pate: $0.54-$3.78 dependent on distance
Houston	Hardy Toll Road from I-610 near central Houston to Interstate 45	EZ Tag	EZ Tag: $0.90-$3.00 Tolls By Pate: $1.00-$3.50 dependent on distance
Houston	Westpark Tollway from US 69 to Westheimer Lakes	EZ Tag	EZ Tag: $0.50-$5.07 Tolls By Pate: $0.50-$6.02 dependent on distance
Irving	John W. Carpenter Freeway SH 26 in Grapevine to SH 183 in Irving	TollTag	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Katy	Katy Managed Lanes from SH 6 to IH 610	EZ Tag	EZ Tag: $0.30-$3.00 Tolls By Pate: $1.00-$3.50 dependent on distance
Leander	US Route 183A from RM 620 to Leander	TxTag	TxTag: $0.43-$4.85 Tolls By Pate: $0.65-$7.30 dependent on distance
North Dallas	Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway (I-635/TEXpress)	TollTag	TollTag: $0.59-$4.50 ZipCash: 50% higher rate dependent on distance
Round Rock	SH 45 North (Central Texas Tpke) from Ridgeline Boulevard west of US 183 eastward to SH 130	TxTag	TxTag: $0.74-$4.94 Pay By Mail: $0.98-$6.57 dependent on distance
Seguin	SH 130 (Segments 5 and 6) from SH 45SE to I-10 in Seguin	TxTag	TxTag: $0.49-$5.13 Tolls By Pate: $0.65-$6.82 dependent on distance
Southeast Arlington	State Highway 360 from US 287 to Sublett Road	TollTag	TxTag: $1.62 Tolls By Pate: $2.44
Tomball	State Highway 249 (Tomball Tollway) from Hollister Street to Brown Road	EZ Tag	EZ Tag: $1.50 Tolls By Pate: $1.75
Tyler	Loop 49 from US 69 near Lindale to SH 110 near Whitehouse	EZ Tag	EZ Tag: $0.39-$8.29 Tolls By Pate: $0.59-$12.46 dependent on distance
Virginia
Alexandria	95 Express Lanes from US 236 to Aquia	E-ZPass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Alexandria West	395 Express Lanes from George Washington Memorial Parkway to Us 236	E-ZPass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Arlington	Interstate 66 Express Lanes from I-495 to Route 29 in Rosslyn	E-ZPass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Chesapeake	Dominion Boulevard	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $1.16 Pay By Plate: $3.16
Chesapeake	Veterans Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $1.16 Tolls By Pate: $3.16
Fairfax County	495 Express Lanes from the 393 Express Lanes to US 738	E-ZPass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Norfolk	Interstate 64 Express Lanes from the Elizabeth River to Little Creek Road	E-ZPass	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Norfolk	Midtown Tunnel	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $1.79-$2.20 Registered Pay By Pate: $3.57-$3.98 Unregistered Pay By Plate: $5.35-$5.76 dependent on time of day
Portsmouth	Downtown Tunnel	E-ZPass	EZ Tag: $1.79-$2.20 Registered Pay By Pate: $3.57-$3.98 Unregistered Pay By Plate: $5.35-$5.76 dependent on time of day
South Norfolk	South Norfolk Jordan Bridge	E-ZPass	E-ZPass: $2.45 Pay By Plate: $2.80
Washington
Bellevue, Lynnwood	I-405 Express Lanes from Lynnwood to Bellevue	Good To Go	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Kent	SR 167 HOT Lanes from Renton to south of Auburn	Good To Go	Dynamic pricing on toll road that changes based on congestion
Seattle	SR 99 Tunnel	Good To Go	Good To Go Pass: $1.25-$4.30 Pay By Mail: $1.00-$4.25 dependent on day and time
Seattle	SR 520 Bridge	Good To Go	Good To Go Pass: $1.25-$4.30 Pay By Plate: $1.50-$4.55 Short term account: $2.75-$5.80 Pay By Mail: $3.25-$6.30 dependent on time of day

Final Thoughts

Everyone hates getting their car rental bill and seeing unexpected charges on there, however, with a bit of pre-planning, this can be avoided.

Cashless tolls are only going to become more common on U.S. roads, so make sure you check out the policy for your prospective car rental company before booking, purchase your own transponder, or map out your journey for alternative toll-free routes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Enterprise charge for tolls?

For most areas of the U.S., $3.95 is charged for every day that an electronic toll is used, in addition to the actual tolls. The charge is up to $19.75 per rental period.

In the Chicago Metropolitan Area, a fee of $9.99 per rental day is charged for rentals from airport locations, and $7.99 per rental day at non-airport locations. This covers the use of the transponder and the toll fees incurred.

Do rental cars pay tolls?

If you’re renting a car in the U.S. then you will be charged on toll roads. Rental car companies have different policies with some offering all-inclusive daily fees for unlimited toll usage, and others charging admin fees per day or per toll occurrence.

Do rental cars have EZ Pass?

Not all rental companies use EZ Pass. Some will charge by using licence plate scanning where the bill is sent to the rental car company and is then passed on to the customer, usually with an admin fee.

Can you take the toll road in a rental car?

Yes, you can take your rental car on a toll road, but be sure to find out what the policy is for the rental car company. This may include an admin charge per day for each day of the rental, or even per toll occurrence.

Can I transfer my EZ Pass to a rental car?

You can use your EZ Pass in a rental car but you must register the rental car to your account and the vehicle must be of the same class.

Do rental cars come with toll passes?

All major car rental companies allow car rentals to be taken on toll roads. Most companies charge using a toll pass but there are some that use pay by plate which would incur the higher cash rate.

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About Amar Hussain

Amar is an avid traveler and tester of products. He has spent the last 13 years traveling all 7 continents and has put the products to the test on each of them. He has contributed to publications including Forbes, the Huffington Post, and more.

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