A1Rusocin ↔ Nowa Wieś (Gdańsk–Toruń corridor)
PAID
Concession section. You enter through toll infrastructure and pay according to the distance and vehicle category.
Poland · Driving
Are There Toll Roads in Poland?
Yes — but the system is much less simple than “all motorways are paid”. Here is the version a tourist in a normal passenger car actually needs.
Checked 17 August 2026
SHORT ANSWER
Yes, Poland has toll motorways — but many roads are free for ordinary cars.
The confusing part is that some motorway sections are state-managed and free for light vehicles, while several concession motorway sections still charge passenger cars.
Do not download e‑TOLL just because you are driving a normal rental car.
For an ordinary passenger car up to 3.5 tonnes, e‑TOLL is not a universal motorway-payment app. The electronic e‑TOLL obligation primarily concerns vehicles or combinations above 3.5 tonnes and buses.
THE SIMPLE VERSION
Main toll sections a tourist may encounter
A2Świecko ↔ Konin
PAID
Concession motorway. On the Nowy Tomyśl–Konin part, the 2026 passenger-car tariff is charged per 50 km segment.
A4Katowice ↔ Kraków
PAID
Two toll plazas. From 1 April 2026 a two-axle passenger car pays PLN 18 at each plaza — PLN 36 for the whole concession section.
A2Konin ↔ Stryków
FREE FOR LIGHT VEHICLES
Tolls for light vehicles on this state-managed section were abolished in 2023.
A4Wrocław ↔ Sośnica
FREE FOR LIGHT VEHICLES
Likewise toll-free for light vehicles on the state-managed section.
e‑TOLL — official information ↗
A1 AmberOne — official toll calculator ↗
A2 Autostrada Wielkopolska ↗
A4 Katowice–Kraków tolls ↗
Rental-car tip: use your navigation app for the route, but check the operator's official toll page if your route includes a concession motorway. Toll rates can change.
Camper, large van or car with a trailer?
Weight matters. If the vehicle or vehicle combination exceeds 3.5 tonnes, e‑TOLL rules can apply. A legal change takes effect on 21 September 2026 for certain light vehicles with trailers, so check the official e‑TOLL site before travelling.
FAQ
Motorway tolls in Poland
Are all motorways in Poland paid?
No. Some concession motorway sections are paid, while many state-managed motorway and expressway sections are free for ordinary passenger cars.
Do I need e‑TOLL for a normal rental car?
Usually no. e‑TOLL is primarily for vehicles and combinations above 3.5 tonnes and buses; concession motorways use their own toll systems.
Is the A4 between Katowice and Kraków paid?
Yes. From 1 April 2026, a normal two-axle passenger car pays PLN 18 at each of the two toll plazas.