Thousands of holiday makers would have started planning their December holiday trips already.
If you are one of them and are travelling by road you need to check out the latest toll fees and include it into your budget.
South African toll gates are open 24 hours a day, so you can hit the road whenever you like.
There are hardly any petrol stations or convenience stores near the toll gates just in case you were thinking of taking a restroom break or refueling.
Can I pay toll fees with a debit or credit card?
SANRAL has made it easy for travellers to make payment by allowing the following payment methods:
- Cash (South African rands only)
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Fleet cards
- Petrol cards
The toll fees listed below are for class 1 vehicles only which are light motor vehicles and SUV’s.
Toll gate from Johannesburg to Cape Town
There are 4 tollgates from Johannesburg to Cape Town with a total cost of R245.00
| Toll | Price |
|---|---|
| Grasmere | R27.00 |
| Vaal | R89.00 |
| Verkeerdevlei | R76.00 |
| Huguenot | R53.00 |
Toll gate from Johannesburg to Durban
There are 4 toll gates from Johannesburg to Durban with a total cost of R350
| Toll | Price |
|---|---|
| Gosforth | R16.00 |
| De Hoek | R65.00 |
| Wilge | R90.00 |
| Tugela | R96.00 |
| Mooi | R67.00 |
| Mariannhill | R16.00 |
Toll gate from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
There are 3 toll gates from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth with a total cost of R192.00
| Toll | Price |
|---|---|
| Grasmere | R27.00 |
| Vaal | R89.00 |
| Verkeerdevlei | R76.00 |
Toll gate from Durban to Cape Town
There are 5 toll gates Durban to Cape Town with a total cost of R308.00
| Toll | Price |
|---|---|
| Mariannhill | R16.00 |
| Mooi | R67.00 |
| Tugela | R96.00 |
| Verkeerdevlei | R76.00 |
| Huguenot | R53.00 |
Toll gate from Durban to Port Elizabeth
There is 1 toll gate from Durban to Port Elizabeth with a total cost of R40.00
| Toll | Price |
|---|---|
| Oribi | R40.00 |
Toll gate from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
There is 1 toll gate from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth with a total cost of R71.00
There is 4 toll gate from Johannesburg to Limpopo with a total cost of R226.00
There are 2 toll gates from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein with a total cost of R116.00
| Toll | Price |
|---|---|
| Grasmere | R27.00 |
| Vaal | R89.00 |
Money-Saving Tips for Road Travelers
- Consider purchasing an e-tag for frequent travelers to save time and potentially benefit from discounted rates
- Plan your route carefully – sometimes a slightly longer route with fewer toll gates might save you money
- Travel during off-peak hours when possible to avoid holiday congestion
