How to pay tolls
Most US tolls are now collected electronically. These are the common ways to pay and what to watch for.
Toll tags (transponders)
A toll tag, such as E-ZPass, SunPass, FasTrak or Good To Go!, is a small device on your windshield that pays automatically. It is usually the cheapest way to pay. A tag from one system works on other systems only where the operators have agreed to accept it, so check the operator's site before you rely on it in a new state.
Pay by plate
All-electronic tolls photograph your license plate and send a bill to the registered owner, or let you pay online by entering the plate. This costs more than a tag, and a missed bill can add fees.
Cash
Cash lanes are disappearing. Where they still exist, expect a higher price than tag users pay.
Rental cars
Rental companies often add their own daily fee or markup for toll devices. Ask at the counter how tolls are billed before you drive.
Beware of toll scam messages
Scammers send text messages claiming you owe an unpaid toll and link to a fake payment page. Do not click the link. Go to the toll operator's official website by typing its address, or use the pay sites listed on our agency directory.