South Africa Toll Fees 2026 — All Routes, All Plazas, Updated Rates

Find the cost of every toll plaza in South Africa for 2026. Search by plaza name, filter by route or vehicle class, and see total trip costs. All rates effective 1 March 2026, as published by SANRAL.

Toll Fees by Route (2026)

South Africa has over 25 toll plazas on national routes managed by SANRAL and private concessionaires. Toll fees vary by route and vehicle class. Here is a route-by-route summary of total toll costs for a standard car (Class 1) in 2026:

• N1 North (Gauteng to Limpopo): R140 total across 4 toll plazas (Kranskop, Capricorn, Nyl, Baobab).
• N1 South (Gauteng to Cape Town): R198 total across 4 toll plazas, including the Huguenot Tunnel (R107 alone).
• N2 (KwaZulu-Natal): R40 total across 2 toll plazas (Oribi, Mainline).
• N3 (Johannesburg to Durban): R222 total across 5 toll plazas. The most-used long-distance toll route in the country.
• N4 West (Pretoria to Botswana): R113 total across 4 toll plazas (Doornpoort, Brits, Swartruggens, Groot Marico).
• N4 East (Pretoria to Maputo): R176 total across 4 toll plazas, operated by the TRAC concessionaire.
• N17: R14 at the single Gosforth Plaza.
• R21 (Pretoria to OR Tambo): R28 total across 2 toll plazas (Rooihuiskraal, Olifantsfontein).

How Much Are Toll Fees in South Africa?

Toll fees in South Africa range from R14 to R107 per plaza for a standard car (Class 1), depending on the route and distance between plazas. The cheapest plazas are on shorter sections like the N17 (Gosforth, R14) and R21 (R14 each), while the most expensive single toll is the Huguenot Tunnel on the N1 at R107.

For a full trip, total tolls add up significantly. A one-way trip from Johannesburg to Durban on the N3 costs R222 in tolls alone for a car. Johannesburg to Cape Town via the N1 costs R198. These costs double for the return trip.

Heavy vehicles pay substantially more. A Class 4 (extra-heavy) vehicle pays roughly 3 to 3.5 times the car rate at most plazas, making long-haul trucking costs a major factor in logistics and freight pricing across South Africa.

Vehicle Classes Explained

SANRAL uses four vehicle classes to determine toll fees. Your vehicle class is assessed at the toll plaza based on the number of axles and wheel configuration:

If you are towing a caravan or trailer, your vehicle may be reclassified to a higher class (typically Class 2) based on the total number of axles. Motorcycles are generally classified as Class 1.

Toll Fee Increases 2026

SANRAL increased toll fees by approximately 5.5% to 6% effective 1 March 2026. This annual adjustment broadly tracks CPI inflation and is approved by the Minister of Transport.

Toll fee increases are gazetted each year, typically taking effect on 1 March. The increases apply uniformly across all vehicle classes and routes managed by SANRAL. Concessionaire-operated routes (like the N4 East, managed by TRAC) may have slightly different increase percentages based on their concession agreements, but generally stay close to the national adjustment.

Over the past five years, annual toll increases have ranged from 0% (during the 2020 COVID freeze) to approximately 6.5%. The cumulative effect means tolls have increased by roughly 25-30% since 2020 for most plazas.

E-tag Discounts

An e-tag is a small electronic transponder mounted on your windscreen that allows automatic toll payment without stopping at a cash booth. E-tags offer several advantages:

• Discounts: E-tag users receive discounts ranging from about 10% to as much as 48% off the cash rate, depending on the plaza and concessionaire. The TRAC N4 route typically offers the best e-tag discounts.
• Speed: Dedicated e-tag lanes let you pass through the toll plaza without stopping, saving time especially during peak travel periods like holidays.
• Convenience: Your account is debited automatically. You can top up online or via EFT.

You can obtain an e-tag from SANRAL's website, at participating toll plazas, or at selected retailers. There is a once-off tag fee (typically around R50), and you will need to maintain a positive balance on your account. E-tags work at all SANRAL-managed plazas and most concessionaire plazas on the national road network.

Toll-Free Alternative Routes

If you want to avoid toll fees, there are free alternative routes for most major corridors. Keep in mind that alternative routes are typically slower, may pass through towns, and road conditions can vary:

• N1 North alternative: The R101 runs parallel to the N1 from Pretoria to Polokwane through towns like Warmbaths (Bela-Bela), Nylstroom (Modimolle), and Mokopane. Adds approximately 45-60 minutes to the trip.
• N3 alternative: The R103 and old main road via Villiers, Warden, Harrismith, and the Van Reenen Pass provide a toll-free route from Gauteng to Durban. Significantly slower but scenic. Add 1.5 to 2 hours.
• N1 South alternative: The R101 through the Free State towns avoids the N1 tolls. For the Huguenot Tunnel, you can take the Du Toitskloof Pass (R101) for free, though the pass is steep and winding.
• N4 West alternative: The R511 and R104 provide alternatives between Pretoria and Rustenburg.
• N4 East alternative: The R104 through Bronkhorstspruit and R33 through Middelburg offer partial alternatives, though there are limited options closer to the Mozambique border.

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