Toll rates and taxes in Greece 2026 Greece
Last update: January 2026
Travel to popular destinations like Thessaloniki, Kavala, and Halkidiki in 2026 is now more expensive due to new concession agreements and inflation indexing. Greece uses a distance-based toll system on most motorways (no vignette/sticker required for passenger cars). Tolls are paid at barriers in cash (€), by credit/debit card, or electronically via interoperable devices (e-PASS, eWay, etc.) for faster lanes and possible discounts.
Key changes in 2026
- Egnatia Odos (A2): Tolls recalculated at approx. 0.04 € per kilometer. This resulted in an average 23% increase for travelers from Bulgaria.
- Attiki Odos: Inflation indexing applied for the first time – passenger car toll now €2.55.
- Electronic payment: A single interoperable device (TAG) is now usable nationwide.
Most important fixed tolls for tourists
Rio–Antirrio Bridge (connects the mainland to the Peloponnese – essential for Patras, Olympia, beaches)
- Motorcycles: €2.50
- Passenger cars (Cat. 2): €15.90
- Vehicles with disability card: €5.00
- Trucks (2 axles): €24.70 (higher for more axles)
Aktio–Preveza Tunnel (fast route to Lefkada, Parga, ferries to Igoumenitsa)
- Motorcycles: ~€0.70–1.00
- Passenger cars (standard): €3.00
- Higher vehicles/campervans: €5.00
Toll fees for popular motorways (2026 – passenger cars Cat. 2)
- Attiki Odos (Athens ring road): €2.55 (increase from €2.50)
- Olympia Odos (Elefsina–Patras–Pyrgos – to western Peloponnese): Total ~€19.50 (increase from ~€15.40; big jump due to new station near Patras)
- Moreas Motorway (Corinth–Tripoli–Kalamata – southern Peloponnese resorts):
~€11.75 (increase from €11.30) - Other networks (Aegean, Egnatia, Ionia, Kentriki, Nea Odos): Varies by section; average €8–10 per 100 km.
Electronic payment – recommended for tourists
Use an interoperable e-PASS (from Attiki Odos or others) – works nationwide, no stopping in electronic lanes, often 5–10% discount for frequent use. Buy/register online or on-site in Greece (device often free for subscribers). No national vignette – perfect for one-time trips!
Egnatia Motorway – tolled sections
Aegean Motorway (E75) – tolled sections
Moreas Motorway (E65) – tolled sections
Olympia Motorway (E65) – tolled sections
Pathe Motorway (E75) – tolled sections
Ionia Motorway – toll fees
Driving rules in the European Union and Europe – current as of January 2026
Traveling by car across Europe is convenient, but traffic rules vary significantly between countries. In the EU, driving licenses are mutually recognized, and since 2025, new common rules apply: digital licenses (on mobile phones), a minimum 2-year probationary period for new drivers (with stricter penalties for alcohol and seatbelt violations), and EU-wide disqualification for serious offenses (e.g., speeding over 50 km/h, drunk driving, or causing a fatal accident).
Tips for safe travel:
- Always carry mandatory equipment (reflective vest, warning triangle, first-aid kit – varies by country).
- Check for low-emission zones (LEZ) in cities – many places ban older vehicles.
- Purchase vignettes/tolls in advance online.
- Obey local signs – they take priority!