South African toll gate fees 2026
Verified Class I fees for every major SA toll plaza on the N1, N2, N3, and N4. Updated 1 March 2026 after SANRAL's 3.12% CPI adjustment. Tap a plaza for full details, fee tables, and route cost calculators.
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Mainline plazas
R347.50
JHB → Durban (N3)
1 Mar 2026
Fees effective
Toll costs by route — quick reference
One-way, Class I (standard car / bakkie / SUV). March 2026 fees.
| Route | Total tolls |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg → Durban | R 347.50 |
| Johannesburg → Cape Town | R 583.00 |
| Pretoria → Beit Bridge | R 357.50 |
| Pretoria → Polokwane | R 232.50 |
| Pretoria → Nelspruit | R 305.00 |
| Cape Town → Port Elizabeth | R 73.00 |
| Durban → Port Shepstone | R 41.00 |
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Tugela Toll Plaza
Tugela Toll Gate / Van Reenen's Pass toll
Warden – Frere (Van Reenen's Pass) · KwaZulu-Natal / Free State border
N3TC
R 100.00
Class I
Wilge Toll Plaza
Wilge Toll Gate
Villiers – Warden · Free State
N3TC
R 94.00
Class I
Mooi Toll Plaza
Mooi River Toll Gate
Frere – Cedara (Pietermaritzburg) · KwaZulu-Natal
N3TC
R 70.00
Class I
De Hoek Toll Plaza
De Hoek Toll Gate
Heidelberg – Villiers · Gauteng / Free State border
N3TC
R 67.00
Class I
Mariannhill Toll Plaza
Mariannhill Toll Gate Durban
Key Ridge – Paradise Valley (Durban) · KwaZulu-Natal
SANRAL
R 16.50
Class I
Vaal Toll Plaza
Vaal Plaza Toll Gate
Louisrus – Kroonstad · Free State / Gauteng border
SANRAL
R 91.50
Class I
Nyl Toll Plaza
Nyl Plaza Toll Gate
Mokopane (Naboomspruit) – Polokwane (Pietersburg) · Limpopo
SANRAL
R 79.50
Class I
Carousel Toll Plaza
Carousel Toll Gate
Pretoria (N4 junction) – Bela-Bela · Limpopo
Bakwena
R 75.00
Class I
Capricorn Toll Plaza
Capricorn Toll Gate
Polokwane (Pietersburg) – Makhado (Louis Trichardt) · Limpopo
SANRAL
R 63.50
Class I
Kranskop Toll Plaza
Kranskop Toll Gate
Bela-Bela – Mokopane (Naboomspruit) · Limpopo
SANRAL
R 61.50
Class I
Grasmere Toll Plaza
Grasmere Toll Gate
Armadale – Louisrus · Gauteng
SANRAL
R 27.50
Class I
Pumulani Toll Plaza
Phumulani Toll Gate
Pretoria – Hammanskraal · Gauteng / Limpopo border
Bakwena
R 16.50
Class I
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Calculate full trip cost →Vehicle classes explained
Class I — Light vehicles with or without a trailer. Includes motorcycles, cars, bakkies, minibuses, and SUVs. This is the fee most drivers pay.
Class II — Medium heavy vehicles (2-axle, designed for more than 16 passengers or fitted with wide-profile tyres).
Class III — Large heavy vehicles or combinations with 3–4 axles.
Class IV — Extra-large vehicles or combinations with more than 4 axles.
Frequently asked questions
How many toll gates are there from Johannesburg to Durban?
There are 5 mainline toll plazas on the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban: De Hoek (R67), Wilge (R94), Tugela (R100), Mooi (R70), and Mariannhill (R16.50). The total one-way toll cost for a standard car is R347.50 as of March 2026.
How much does it cost to drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town in tolls?
The toll cost from Johannesburg to Cape Town on the N1 is approximately R583 one way for a standard car (Class I vehicle), passing 7 mainline plazas including Grasmere, Vaal, and several others in the Free State and Northern Cape. Fees are effective March 2026.
What is a Class I vehicle for SA toll purposes?
Class I covers all light vehicles including motorcycles, cars, bakkies, minibuses, and SUVs — essentially any vehicle not classified as a bus or heavy truck. This is the fee most private motorists pay. Class II–IV apply to progressively larger and heavier commercial vehicles.
Can I pay SA toll gates with a tap card or bank card?
Yes. N3TC (N3 plazas) and TrAC (N4 East plazas) both introduced contactless tap-and-go card payments in late 2024. SANRAL-operated plazas accept cash and credit/debit cards. E-tag (ETC transponder) is accepted at most SANRAL plazas for a small discount.
When do South African toll fees increase?
SANRAL toll fees increase on 1 March each year based on the CPI (Consumer Price Index). The 2026 increase was 3.12%. N3TC and TrAC concession fees are adjusted at intervals specified in their concession agreements, typically also annually.
Are there tolls on the N2 between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth?
Yes, there is one mainline toll: the Tsitsikamma Toll Plaza (R73) at the Storms River bridge on the Garden Route, approximately 690 km east of Cape Town. The Eastern Cape section of the N2 between Port Elizabeth and East London is toll-free.
Toll fees sourced from foresightpublications.co.za · Effective 1 March 2026 · SANRAL CPI adjustment 3.12%