The price of motorways will increase again in 2025. But the increase, effective February 1, will be less than 1% on average in France. Find in detail the increases of historical companies.
This is rather good news for motorists, especially those who often take the highway during the year. The new motorway rates, which will come into force from February 1, 2025, will only see a small increase, less than 1% on average. If this remains an increase, precisely of 0.92% – i.e. lower than inflation estimated at 1.3% by INSEE -, it will be much less strong than in the last two years since prices had increased by 4.75% and 3% respectively. % in 2023 and 2024.
All new motorway tariffs must be approved by the public authorities before being published in the Official Journal.
How much will toll rates increase in 2025?
Here are details of the increases in historic concessions in force from February 1, 2025:
- VINCI (ASF, Cofiroute and Escota): + 0.77%
- SANEF: + 0.85%
- APRR: + 1.08%
- AREA: +1.10%
- SAPN: + 1.14%
Detailed prices for each section of motorway must be published by motorway companies on their websites and be easily accessible to motorists.
The different classes of vehicles
There are 5 classes of vehicles, each has its own pricing. Be careful especially if you are traveling with a caravan or motorhome… Here are the details.
- Class 1: Light vehicles
Light vehicles are those with a total height less than or equal to 2 meters and a GVWR (total authorized weight) less than or equal to 3.5 tonnes. Sedans, station wagons, convertibles, minivans, 4x4s and small utility vehicles are among them. - Class 2: Intermediate vehicles
Intermediate vehicles are those with a total height greater than 2 meters and less than 3 meters and a GVWR less than or equal to 3.5 tonnes. Class 1 vehicles towing a caravan, motorhomes, large utility vehicles and pick-ups with habitable cells fall into this category. - Class 3: Heavy goods vehicles, coaches and other 2-axle vehicles
These vehicles have a total height greater than or equal to 3 meters or a GVW greater than 3.5 tonnes: heavy goods vehicles, coaches and certain motorhomes, etc. - Class 4: Heavy goods vehicles, coaches and other vehicles with 3 axles or more
These vehicles have a total height greater than or equal to three meters or a GVW greater than 3.5 tonnes. Heavy goods vehicles with 3 axles and more, coaches with 3 axles and more… - Class 5: Motorcycles, sidecars, quadricycles, etc.
What to do in the event of a pricing error?
Most toll booths are equipped with machines that detect the height of the vehicle and apply pricing accordingly. However, detection errors may occur when the vehicle is transporting bulky objects on a roof rack or roof box. If you realize the error when paying, you can contact an employee using the intercom located at the payment terminal. Later, it is always possible to contact the highway management company by mail or via its website.