Do you pay for toll roads when renting a campervan?

Only three cities in Australia have toll roads: Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, and as with hiring a regular vehicle, you’re responsible for paying toll charges when renting a campervan or motorhome, though the rate may vary depending on its vehicle class, and your rental provider's policies. Toll fees in Australia are paid electronically through e-Tags and passes, which means you can’t pay with cash when using toll roads. Before finalising your booking, be sure to check your campervan or motorhome rental provider's policies on using toll roads.

Do I need to pay for any road tolls when driving a rental campervan?

Yes, you’ll be liable for any tolls associated with the use of toll roads in Australia, with the charges levied electronically using e-Tags. Some providers offer toll packages, where, for a set daily fee, you can use toll roads as you please without needing to worry about being charged for the toll later. If you choose not to do this, your campervan provider will charge you for any tolls they receive, often with an administrative fee added to each toll.

An exception to this is Camperman’s all-inclusive rental rate, which implies that your toll charges are covered by the provider administration fee you pay at the beginning of your rental. In return, the provider has equipped all their rental vehicles with a toll token that automatically pays for tolls as you pass through.

Do campervan rental providers charge extra toll fees?

Yes, providers may charge you for handling toll-related charges, whether you use e-Tags, toll passes, or pay for toll yourself. There are four primary ways campervan providers handle tolls and toll payment, namely:

Review your provider’s Terms and Conditions when hiring a campervan to clarify what their approach is for toll fees and to avoid the double-payment of tolls.

Campervan providers who cover the cost of tolls

Campervan providers who offer a toll pass

1: Let’s Go offers a $2.50 per day toll pass option that covers all tolls Australia-wide. This is an add-on unless a Platinum Plus package (which includes the toll pass) is purchased.

Campervan providers who use e-Tags

Campervan providers who require customers to register their own e-Tags

1: Indie Campers charge a €25 surcharge for tolls passed on to customers, and a €50 surcharge if they pay the toll on the customer’s behalf. To be converted to local currency upon billing.

How much do toll charges cost when driving a campervan?

Toll charges depend on your campervan’s vehicle class, the distance, and time of day you’re using a toll road. As some campervans and motorhomes are larger and heavier than regular cars, the toll charges can be higher than for regular cars.

Vehicle class standards vary between states and each has provided a guide to help drivers determine their car’s vehicle class:

Vehicle classes for Sydney toll roads

1: Vehicles using the Eastern Distributor and M5 South-West Motorway are class B if they have three or more axles and go beyond the 2-metre height limit.

Vehicle classes for Brisbane toll roads

Vehicle classes for Melbourne toll roads

1: Vehicle classification does not count caravan or trailer attachments.

Providers will usually recommend that you check for toll roads along your route prior to your trip — especially when you’re crossing state lines — so you can calculate toll payments during your booking and avoid additional charges by the end of your rental.

Where are the toll roads in Australia?

Most Australian toll roads are located in Sydney, but you will encounter some in Queensland, Victoria, and other parts of New South Wales. A fixed toll rate applies to each vehicle class, so be sure that you confirm with your provider how much the toll charge will be for your campervan or motorhome rental.

Toll roads in Sydney

Sydney has the largest number of toll roads in Australia. With 13 motorways and tunnels, many covering important trunk routes in and out of the city, the cost of tolls in Sydney can be very high, so it is important that you’re familiar with the toll policy of your campervan provider.

Here is a summary of the estimated Sydney toll rates by vehicle class. These rates are based on the end-to-end distances of each toll road. To check the toll charges applicable to your vehicle and route, use Linkt’s Sydney toll calculator.

Sydney toll charges 2025

1: Rate for a prepaid or postpaid account with a tag, toll calculated using the Linkt Toll Calculator for the shortest and longest tollable legs.
2: Northbound traffic tolled only.
3: Southbound traffic tolled only, morning peak hour rate.

Toll roads in Brisbane

As of late 2025, Brisbane has six toll roads connecting the greater Brisbane area to major highways, bringing so much of Queensland within easy driving time without dealing with city traffic.

See below for details on where each of these toll roads run and what the associated toll fee is for both cars and campervans. You can also use Linkt’s Brisbane toll calculator to determine the toll fee for your specific route in Queensland.

Brisbane toll charges 2025

1: Rate for a prepaid or postpaid account with a tag, toll calculated using the Linkt Toll Calculator for the shortest and longest tollable legs.

Toll roads in Melbourne

There are only two toll roads in Melbourne, but the West Gate Tunnel connecting to the West Gate M1 freeway is set to open by the end of 2025. Remember that the time of day when you use a toll road may affect toll prices, so check our toll summary table below or use Linkt’s Melbourne toll calculator to prepare your budget accordingly.

Melbourne toll charges 2025

1. Rate for a prepaid or postpaid account with a tag, toll calculated using the Linkt Toll Calculator for the shortest and longest tollable legs.
2. Weekday rate for a prepaid or postpaid account with a tag, toll calculated using the Linkt Toll Calculator for the shortest and longest leg.
3. The West Gate is scheduled to open by the end of 2025.

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Important Information

How do you pay for toll roads when renting a campervan?

If you’re using toll roads during your rental, inform your campervan rental provider of your itinerary and ask about their payment options. For your peace of mind, consider getting an unlimited toll feature as this allows you to use toll roads as many times as you want for a fixed daily rate. Before you pick up your rental campervan, familiarise yourself with your provider’s toll policies to avoid any confusion.

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