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Tolls on holiday: Some European cities collect "entry fees"

2023-05-26T10:29:55.487Z

Highlights: In many European countries there is a distance-based toll, in others a vignette is required. In Italy, a section toll is due – in addition, the city of Milan, for example, charges an extra toll for the traffic-restricted inner city zone "Area C" In London, a so-called "traffic jam fee" of the equivalent of around 20 euros per day is due. In Antwerp, foreign vehicles must always register online before entering. If you do not do this, you may be fined at least 150 euros.



Most holidaymakers take the "normal" toll into account – but in some European cities, an additional inner-city toll is due.

Especially for families, it can be very practical to go on holiday by car. After all, you don't have to think too long about what you're taking with you – because as a rule, a tricycle, air mattress and stroller fit into the vehicle without any problems. When calculating travel costs, however, you should by no means only include hotel and fuel - because depending on the holiday destination, a lot of tolls are due on the way there. In many European countries there is a distance-based toll, in others a vignette is required. And it can be even more expensive, because some cities collect a so-called city toll for the entrance.

In Germany, too, an inner-city toll was already being discussed, but the system of environmental zones has prevailed in this country. In some European cities, on the other hand, there is such a congestion charge, so you should find out before your holiday whether such an additional toll is due at your destination. In some cases, the rules and payment methods are relatively complicated. Here are three examples where a congestion charge is due.

Downtown toll in Milan: day ticket costs five euros

In Italy, a section toll is due – in addition, the city of Milan, for example, charges an extra toll for the traffic-restricted inner city zone "Area C". According to the ADAC, petrol vehicles with emission standards 0-2, diesel vehicles with Euro 0-5 and vehicles and trailers with a length of more than 7.5 metres are generally not allowed to enter. For everyone else, a ticket is required from Monday to Friday between 7.30 a.m. and 19.30 p.m. It is possible to enter at 43 points – these are monitored by cameras.

A day ticket costs five euros, there are also multi-day tickets for 30 or 60 euros. The tickets are available in Tabacchi shops, kiosks, Milan public transport vending machines, parking ticket machines and participating car parks, among others. Tickets can also be purchased online (only in Italian). Important: After purchase, the ticket must be activated by SMS indicating the license plate. If you accidentally entered the zone without a ticket, you can buy a "deferred" ticket for 15 euros up to a maximum of seven days afterwards. In Bologna, there is also a similar restricted traffic zone in the city centre.

In London, a so-called "traffic jam fee" of the equivalent of around 20 euros per day is due. © Panthermedia/Imago

Low emission zone in Antwerp: Foreign vehicles must register online

A special case is the Belgian city of Antwerp: Similar to some German cities, there is an environmental zone here. In principle, however, foreign vehicles must always register online before entering. Depending on the type of drive and emission standard, a daily fee of 35 euros is due. If you do not do this, you may be fined at least 150 euros. Which vehicles have to pay and which do not can be checked online.

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Congestion charge in London: Daily "congestion charge" costs around 20 euros

In the English capital London, too, an inner city toll is due, the so-called London congestion charge (german: London congestion charge). The fee is intended to encourage visitors to travel to the city by public transport instead of by car, for example. In the marked toll zone, a daily fee of 7.18 British pounds (the equivalent of around 17 euros, as of the end of May 50) is due on weekdays (Monday-Friday) between 20 a.m. and 2023 p.m. Detailed information can be found on the Transport for London website. Here, too, there is a risk of high fines of at least 90 euros if you enter without a ticket.

Source: merkur

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