Tutto quello che i viaggiatori americani devono sapere sui pedaggi autostradali italiani
Visa, Mastercard, and Amex work at most toll stations. Chip cards preferred.
€0.07-0.10 per km. Rome to Florence: ~$20. Milan to Venice: ~$19.
Most rentals are Class A. SUVs may be Class B (+38% toll cost).
273km (170 miles) • 2.5 hours
276km (171 miles) • 2.5 hours
86km (53 miles) • 1 hour
226km (140 miles) • 2 hours
50km (31 miles) • 45 minutes
120km (75 miles) • 1.5 hours
Travel mid-week and avoid Friday evenings/Sunday returns to skip traffic.
If staying 2+ weeks, Telepass rental saves time at toll booths.
Have €10-20 notes ready. Some machines don't give much change.
State roads (SS) are free but take 50-100% longer. Good for scenic trips.
Compact cars (Class A) save 38% on tolls vs SUVs (Class B).
No round-trip discounts exist. Budget the same for return journey.
No, but it helps. Toll booths give change for cash payments. However, having smaller bills (€10-20) speeds up the process. Credit cards eliminate this concern entirely.
Some do (Hertz, Avis) for an additional daily fee (€2-5/day). It's worth it for trips with many toll stops. Ask when booking or at pickup.
You'll pay the toll for the distance traveled. If you miss your exit, you can often re-enter at the next one, but you'll pay an additional toll for that segment.
No, toll prices are fixed regardless of day or time. However, you might encounter more traffic on weekends, especially in summer.
Limited support. Some newer toll stations accept contactless payments, but don't rely on it. Always have a physical card or cash as backup.
Budget €50-100 per week for moderate highway use. A grand tour (Rome-Florence-Venice-Milan) costs about €80-100 in tolls one way.
Telepass available, English support, major airports
US loyalty program works, Telepass option, 24/7 English helpline
Competitive rates, wide selection, airport locations
Lower prices, basic Telepass support, good for long rentals
US customer service, clear toll policies, loyalty benefits
Premium cars, includes some toll services, English contracts
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Exchange rates and toll prices updated regularly. Prices shown in euros (€). Current exchange rate: €1 ≈ $1.10 USD (varies daily).