How to pay tolls in Ireland with a rental car (2026)
According to Transport Infrastructure Ireland and its eFlow toll service, checked on 31 October 2026, the M50 toll near Dublin has no barriers and no cash payment at the toll point, and you must pay by 8pm the next day (€3.80 for a car without an account in 2026) unless your rental company pays it for you; many larger rental companies do, so confirm who pays before you drive.
This page covers only the M50 barrier-free toll near Dublin; it does not cover the other Irish toll roads.
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 | M50 (Dublin): barrier-free toll, cameras read the plate, no cash at the toll point |
|---|---|
| Vignette | No: tolls are charged per trip |
| Price for a car | €3.80 per trip for a car without an account (2026) |
| Rental cars | Many large rental firms pay it for you: confirm who pays |
| Checked | 31 October 2026 |
Official prices
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Car with an M50 tag (2026) | €2.60 | TII: M50 Barrier Free Tolling (toll locations and charges) |
| Car with a video account (2026) | €3.20 | TII: M50 Barrier Free Tolling (toll locations and charges) |
| Car without an account (unregistered, 2026) | €3.80 | TII: M50 Barrier Free Tolling (toll locations and charges) |
| Paid late: first default toll (TII lists it as the default toll for 2025) | toll + €4.00 | TII: M50 Barrier Free Tolling (toll locations and charges) |
What the official sources say
How you pay
Barrier-Free Tolling is in operation on the M50 between Junction 6 (M50/N3 Blanchardstown) and Junction 7 (M50/N4 Lucan).
There is no cash payment facility available at the tolling point on the M50.
Source: TII: M50 Barrier Free Tolling (toll locations and charges) (Transport Infrastructure Ireland), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
The M50 toll applies to all road users, including tourists.
On-line at eflow.ie
At any retail outlet where you see the Payzone logo
Source: eFlow: About the M50 Toll Road (eFlow (Transport Infrastructure Ireland)), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Prices
APPLICABLE TOLLS 2026
Motor Cars (up to 8 passengers and driver) €2.60 €3.20 €3.80
Source: TII: M50 Barrier Free Tolling (toll locations and charges) (Transport Infrastructure Ireland), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
When and where to pay
Unregistered users must pay the toll by 8pm on the day following the journey.
Source: TII: M50 Barrier Free Tolling (toll locations and charges) (Transport Infrastructure Ireland), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
If you do not pay
In accordance with the provisions of the Bye-Laws the Default Tolls for 2025 for late payment are as follows:
Initial Default Toll for a user/vehicle class is the Applicable Toll specified for the User/Vehicle Class plus €4.00
Additional Default Toll for a user/vehicle class is the Initial Default Toll specified for the User/Vehicle Class plus €51.00
Final Default Toll for a user/ vehicle class is the Additional Default Toll specified for the User/Vehicle Class plus €128.00
Source: TII: M50 Barrier Free Tolling (toll locations and charges) (Transport Infrastructure Ireland), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
With a rental car
eFlow (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) says this about rental cars:
Many of the larger car rental companies operate a ‘company pays’ model so you don’t have to worry about paying tolls, however it is important you confirm with the rental company who is responsible for paying the tolls prior to using any tolls roads.
If you are responsible, then you must pay your toll before the 8pm next day deadline, to avoid unnecessary penalties.
Source: eFlow: About the M50 Toll Road (eFlow (Transport Infrastructure Ireland)), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
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Questions
How do I pay the M50 toll with a rental car?
eFlow, which runs the M50 toll for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, says: “Many of the larger car rental companies operate a ‘company pays’ model so you don’t have to worry about paying tolls, however it is important you confirm with the rental company who is responsible for paying the tolls prior to using any tolls roads.” “If you are responsible, then you must pay your toll before the 8pm next day deadline, to avoid unnecessary penalties.”
How much is the M50 toll?
Transport Infrastructure Ireland lists the car tolls for 2026 as tag, video account and unregistered: “APPLICABLE TOLLS 2026” “Motor Cars (up to 8 passengers and driver) €2.60 €3.20 €3.80”
How do I pay the M50 toll?
Transport Infrastructure Ireland and eFlow say: “There is no cash payment facility available at the tolling point on the M50.” “Unregistered users must pay the toll by 8pm on the day following the journey.” “On-line at eflow.ie” “At any retail outlet where you see the Payzone logo”
Do rental cars pay the M50 toll?
eFlow says: “The M50 toll applies to all road users, including tourists.” “Many of the larger car rental companies operate a ‘company pays’ model so you don’t have to worry about paying tolls, however it is important you confirm with the rental company who is responsible for paying the tolls prior to using any tolls roads.”
Where does this answer come from?
From the official pages of Transport Infrastructure Ireland and its eFlow toll service, read on 31 October 2026 and quoted word for word on this page. It is information, not legal advice.
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