portugal tolls.

Hi all,

has anyone exp. of the tolls in Portugal and the best way to use them.

thanks .

Still the same.
There are two types of toll, one which you register for at a machine as you enter the country this then automatically charges you credit card at the electronic toll points, the other is the regular toll booths which you still pay at, the automatic system doesn't work for these.
It sounds awkward but in reality is fairly hassle free.

Nooooo, the electronic ANPR based system (like the M50 here), which you register for at entry points into the country, doesn't work at manned toll booths, you still need to stop and pay at those

At the moment there are two separate systems in Portugal.

A tag system for locals like we have here which covers both systems and allows use of express lanes at toll booths, just like here.

A pre registration system where you register your vehicle at the point of entry into the country, this system uses ANPR to charge
the toll at non booth toll points (like the M50), but at toll booth locations the system is not recognised so the toll needs to be paid manually at a booth.

thanks for that file..... prices not to bad compared to france and spain.. first time to go to Portugal..
and a big thanks for all the replies.