How to pay tolls in Greece with a rental car (2026)
According to the Attiki Odos motorway operator, checked on 31 October 2026, on the Attiki Odos (Attica Tollway) around Athens you pay once, at the toll station when you enter, in cash or by card, and a private car pays €2.80 in cash.
This page covers the Attiki Odos (Attica Tollway) around Athens and its airport. Other Greek motorways have their own toll stations and prices.
Prices and rules change, and each rental company has its own toll fees. We quote the motorway operators and governments word for word, with the date we checked them; this is information, not legal advice. Before you drive, check the official page and ask the rental company how it charges you for tolls.
At a glance
| How you pay | Toll stations; on the Attiki Odos (Athens) you pay once at the entry, cash or card |
|---|---|
| Vignette | No: tolls are charged per trip |
| Price for a car | €2.80 on the Attiki Odos (car, cash) |
| Rental cars | Not mentioned by the operator: ask the rental company |
| Checked | 31 October 2026 |
Official prices
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Private car, cash, any distance (Attiki Odos) | €2.80 | Attiki Odos (Attica Tollway): Tolls |
What the official sources say
How you pay
On the Attica Tollway, all toll stations are located at the entrances of the motorway, either frontally or side-facing.
Drivers are required to pay only once, upon entering the motorway.
In cash on a lane with a toll collector
By using a bank card in a lane with a toll collector (except DINERS and AMERICAN EXPRESS)
Source: Attiki Odos (Attica Tollway): Tolls (Attiki Odos), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Prices
The rates for drivers making cash payments are as follows:
Private passenger cars, including passenger cars with a small trailer and rack.
Source: Attiki Odos (Attica Tollway): Tolls (Attiki Odos), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
With a rental car
The official pages we read do not mention rental cars. Before you book, ask the rental company whether the car has a toll tag and how it charges you for tolls and any fees.
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Questions
How do I pay tolls in Greece with a rental car?
On the Attiki Odos around Athens, the operator says: “Drivers are required to pay only once, upon entering the motorway.” “In cash on a lane with a toll collector” “By using a bank card in a lane with a toll collector (except DINERS and AMERICAN EXPRESS)” It does not mention rental cars: ask the rental company whether the car has an e-PASS tag and how it charges you for it.
How much are tolls in Greece?
It depends on the motorway. On the Attiki Odos a private car pays €2.80 in cash; the operator says: “The rates for drivers making cash payments are as follows:” “Private passenger cars, including passenger cars with a small trailer and rack.”
How are tolls paid in Greece?
On the Attiki Odos, the operator says: “On the Attica Tollway, all toll stations are located at the entrances of the motorway, either frontally or side-facing.” “Drivers are required to pay only once, upon entering the motorway.”
Where does this answer come from?
From the official pages of the Attiki Odos motorway operator, read on 31 October 2026 and quoted word for word on this page. It is information, not legal advice.
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