# Greece Toll Roads and Motorways

> A guide to Greece's toll roads: which motorways charge, roughly what the tolls cost, how to pay in cash or by card, and why the islands have none.

| | |
|---|---|
| Where | Mainland motorways |
| Typical section | EUR 1.50 to 3.50 |
| Pay with | Cash or card |
| Islands | No tolls |

Greece charges tolls on its main mainland motorways, and you pay at staffed booths as you pass through each section. A typical section costs a few euros, paid in cash or by card, and there is no separate vignette to buy. The islands have no toll roads at all, so this only matters for mainland touring.

## Which roads charge tolls

Tolls apply on the national motorways that link the big mainland cities, not on ordinary roads or the islands. The busiest tolled routes are the Athens to Thessaloniki motorway, the Athens to Patras and Corinth roads, and the Egnatia Odos across the north. You pass several booths on a long drive, paying for each section as you reach it.

## How much do Greek tolls cost?

Each toll section for a normal car costs roughly EUR 1.50 to 3.50, so a long cross-country drive adds up to a handful of sections. Athens to Thessaloniki, for example, passes through several booths over its length. Rates are set per section and posted at each booth, and motorbikes pay less than cars.

## How to pay Greek tolls

You pay at the booth in cash or by contactless card as you drive through, with no need to buy anything in advance. Use the lanes marked for cash or cards rather than the electronic-only lanes, which are reserved for pre-paid transponders. Keep a few euro coins handy in case a card reader is out of service.

## Why the Greek islands have no tolls

The islands have no motorways and therefore no tolls, so driving on Crete, Rhodes, Corfu or any other island is toll-free. Island costs come from fuel and the hire itself rather than road charges. Tolls only enter the budget if you tour the mainland by car.

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## Frequently asked questions

**Are there tolls in Greece?**

Yes, on the main mainland motorways, paid at booths in cash or by card. The islands have no tolls.

**How much are tolls in Greece?**

Each section for a car costs roughly EUR 1.50 to 3.50, and a long motorway drive passes through several sections.

**How do you pay tolls in Greece?**

Pay at the staffed booth in cash or by contactless card. Avoid the electronic-only lanes, which need a pre-paid transponder.

**Do the Greek islands have toll roads?**

No. The islands have no motorways and no tolls, so island driving is toll-free.

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Source: [Greece Toll Roads and Motorways: Costs and How to Pay](https://fly2greece.net/car-rental/greece-toll-roads.html) — fly2greece.net, an independent guide to Greece written and photographed by Hans Huisman since 2000.

Reviewed July 2026.