If you’re driving a rental car in the United Kingdom and use a toll road, you’re responsible for paying the toll. Read on to find out how.
Yes, there are dozens of toll roads in the United Kingdom. Toll roads or tolls are public roads that charge drivers a fee for its use. While on a toll road, you’ll have to pay in order to continue driving along it, to cross a bridge or reach a particular destination.
Listed below are some of the major toll roads and bridges around the United Kingdom.
M6 Toll - West Midlands
M25 - Dartford River Crossing
M4 - Second Severn Crossing
M48 - Severn Bridge
A4 - Batheaston Bridge
A15 - Humber Bridge
A19 - Tyne Tunnels
A38 - Tamar Bridge
A41 - Mersey Tunnels - Queensway
A57 - Dunham Bridge
A59 - Mersey Tunnels - Kingsway
A477 - Cleddau Bridge
A533 - Mersey Gateway
A3025 - Itchen Bridge
Sometimes—not all toll roads accept cash. Motorists in the UK can often pay the required toll to progress through the toll booth with either cash, by card or with a special pass they may need to acquire in advance, depending on the exact toll road and options available. If you’re planning to rent a car, make sure to discuss it with your car hire provider to gather more information about paying tolls in the UK, especially when you collect your vehicle.
There are no toll roads in central London, but based on the city’s congestion charge scheme, motorists will have to pay a charge if driving in the designated zone. The charging hours within the Congestion Zone are from Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm. Please note that it is the customer’s responsibility to register the rental vehicle and pay the charge.
Important InformationPaying on toll roads
In the UK, tolls are usually charged on the M6 motorway, some tunnels, bridges and the entrance into central London and Durham. Please be informed that each UK toll and bridge has its own pricing structure, which can also vary based on the location and vehicle type. Be aware that sometimes, it can be cheaper to pass through a toll at night-time hours than during peak time.
