How to pay tolls in Spain with a rental car (2026)
According to the motorway operator Autopistas (Abertis), checked on 31 October 2026, on the toll motorways run by Abertis (Autopistas) you can pay by cash, card, Vía T tag or AWAI, and Vía T works in every toll lane marked with a «T».
This page quotes Autopistas (Abertis), which runs several Spanish toll motorways; other toll motorways are run by other companies. The pages are in Spanish: our English translation is under each quote.
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 booths on toll motorways: cash, card or Vía T tag |
|---|---|
| Vignette | No: tolls are charged per trip |
| Price for a car | Depends on the trip |
| Rental cars | Not mentioned by the operator: ask the rental company |
| Checked | 31 October 2026 |
What the official sources say
How you pay
Medio de pago Efectivo Tarjeta Vía T AWAI
Our translation: Payment method: cash, card, Vía T, AWAI.
Source: Autopistas (Abertis): Tarifas y descuentos (Autopistas (Abertis)), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Puedes utilizar Vía T en todas las vías de peaje señalizadas con el símbolo «T».
Our translation: You can use Vía T in all toll lanes marked with the «T» symbol.
No necesitarás buscar dinero o tarjetas de crédito, bajar la ventanilla, ni recoger el ticket.
Our translation: You will not need to look for money or credit cards, lower the window or take a ticket.
Source: Autopistas (Abertis): Vía T (Autopistas (Abertis)), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Also on the official pages
Tramos Todos los tramos Bilbao - Zaragoza Castelldefels - El Vendrell León - Astorga San Rafael - Segovia Túnel del Cadí Túneles de Vallvidrera Villacastín - Ávila Villalba - Adanero
Our translation: Sections: all sections, Bilbao–Zaragoza, Castelldefels–El Vendrell, León–Astorga, San Rafael–Segovia, Cadí Tunnel, Vallvidrera Tunnels, Villacastín–Ávila, Villalba–Adanero.
Source: Autopistas (Abertis): Tarifas y descuentos (Autopistas (Abertis)), 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 Spain with a rental car?
Autopistas (Abertis) lists these payment methods (in Spanish; our translation is under each quote on this page): “Medio de pago Efectivo Tarjeta Vía T AWAI” “Puedes utilizar Vía T en todas las vías de peaje señalizadas con el símbolo «T».” It does not mention rental cars: ask the rental company whether the car has a Vía T tag and how it charges you for it.
Are there toll roads in Spain?
Yes. Autopistas (Abertis) lists its toll sections: “Tramos Todos los tramos Bilbao - Zaragoza Castelldefels - El Vendrell León - Astorga San Rafael - Segovia Túnel del Cadí Túneles de Vallvidrera Villacastín - Ávila Villalba - Adanero”
How are tolls paid in Spain?
Autopistas (Abertis) says (in Spanish): “Medio de pago Efectivo Tarjeta Vía T AWAI” “No necesitarás buscar dinero o tarjetas de crédito, bajar la ventanilla, ni recoger el ticket.”
Where does this answer come from?
From the official pages of the motorway operator Autopistas (Abertis), read on 31 October 2026 and quoted word for word on this page. It is information, not legal advice.
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