Motorway tolls increase in France in February

Tolls on French motorways are set to rise on February 1, however the increases will be significantly lower than in previous years.

Prices will increase by an average of 0.92% on all motorways, although the toll for using the Mont Blanc tunnel will rise by 1.15%. 

This is significantly lower than previous years, when tolls increased by an average of 3% (2024) and 4.75% (2023). 

Last year, route operators warned tolls could increase sharply in 2025, but this will not be the case.

Low inflation limits toll price hike

The increased price of the tolls, which help fund motorway maintenance and modernisation, is tied to inflation. 

The Banque de France estimates year-on-year inflation will only reach 1.5% in 2025, which is significantly lower than in recent years. 

Below are the toll increases for each major route operator in France: 

• ASF (Vinci Autoroutes): 0.77%

• Cofiroute (Vinci Autoroutes): 0.77%

• Escota (Vinci Autoroutes): 0.77%

• Sanef: 0.85%

• APRR: 1.08%

• AREA: 1.10%

• SAPN: 1.14%

• ATMB (Mont Blanc tunnel operator): 1.15%

Tolls can be paid either with cash, bank card, or a télépéage toll badge. The increases also apply to barrier-free (flux libre) motorways, including the A13/A14.

French President Emmanuel Macron recently announced he plans to legalise the use of smartphones to pay motorway tolls.