De Hoek Toll Plaza
Also known as: De Hoek Toll Gate
N3 · Johannesburg – Durban · N3 Toll Concession (N3TC)
Fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
R67.00
Class I fee (light vehicle)
N3
Road
N3TC
Operator
De Hoek Toll Plaza is the first mainline toll encountered when leaving Johannesburg southbound on the N3 toward Durban. It sits about 65 km from central Johannesburg on the section between Heidelberg and Villiers — the first major gateway out of Gauteng for KwaZulu-Natal-bound traffic. It is operated by N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) as part of the privately concession-managed N3 corridor.
De Hoek Toll Plaza fees 2026
All fees include VAT. Effective 1 March 2026 — SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment.
| Vehicle class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I | R 67.00 |
| Class II | R 105.00 |
| Class III | R 160.00 |
| Class IV | R 230.00 |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Operator: N3 Toll Concession (N3TC)
Location
On the N3, approximately 65 km south of Johannesburg, between Heidelberg and Villiers. Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker shows approximate plaza position on the N3 near Heidelberg / Villiers.
About De Hoek Toll Plaza
The N3 is South Africa's busiest intercity highway, handling an estimated 20,000+ vehicles per day between the Gauteng economic hub and the port city of Durban. N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) was awarded the Build-Operate-Transfer concession for the N3 between Johannesburg and Cedara (near Pietermaritzburg) in 1999, for a 30-year term. De Hoek marks the start of the concession section and is the entry point for the toll corridor heading south. N3TC introduced contactless tap-and-go payments at all their plazas in late 2024.
Routes through De Hoek Toll Plaza
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N3 toll road guide →Frequently asked questions
How much is the De Hoek Toll Plaza fee in 2026?
The De Hoek Toll Plaza Class I fee (standard light vehicle, bakkie, SUV, or motorcycle) is R67.00 as of 1 March 2026. Class II is R105.00, Class III is R160.00, and Class IV is R230.00.
Where is the De Hoek Toll Plaza located?
On the N3, approximately 65 km south of Johannesburg, between Heidelberg and Villiers. It operates on the N3 between Heidelberg – Villiers.
Who operates the De Hoek Toll Plaza?
De Hoek Toll Plaza is operated by N3 Toll Concession (N3TC). SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency Limited) is the state-owned entity responsible for South Africa's national road network under the National Roads Act (Act No. 7, 1998).
Can I pay by card at the De Hoek Toll Plaza?
Yes. All South African toll plazas accept contactless debit and credit card payments (tap-and-go). Cash is also accepted. The Gauteng e-toll system has been abolished — no e-tag is required at any mainline toll plaza.
When were the De Hoek Toll Plaza fees last updated?
Fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked tariff adjustment of 3.12%. Toll fees are typically revised each year on 1 March.
Fees verified from: foresightpublications.co.za — effective 1 March 2026. Fuel prices used in route calculators: R23.36/L inland 95 ULP (updated 2026-04-01).
Plaza map shows the approximate location on the N3. Not intended for navigation.