Using Toll Roads in Brisbane With a Rental Car

If you’re getting around Brisbane, it’s worth getting familiar with the toll roads: how they work, and how it changes when you’re in a Thrifty rental car.

Here's what you need to know.

How Do Toll Roads Work in Brisbane?

Brisbane's toll roads use electronic tolling, so there's no need to stop at a booth or carry cash. Instead, your car is detected as you pass through a toll point, and the charge is recorded electronically. All toll payments are managed by Linkt.

Here’s a look at the toll roads around Brisbane.

● AirportlinkM7: Connecting Brisbane Airport with the city's northern suburbs.

● Gateway Motorway: A major route connecting Brisbane's north and south, including the Gateway Bridge.

● Clem7: A tunnel connecting Brisbane's inner north and south.

● Legacy Way: Connecting the western suburbs with the Inner City Bypass.

● Logan Motorway: Connecting major routes across Brisbane's southern suburbs.

Other tolled routes include the Go Between Bridge.

How to Pay Tolls With Thrifty

When you collect your Thrifty rental car, we'll ask whether you want to use your own toll pass or E-Tag.

If you have one, you can arrange to use it and opt out of Thrifty's Toll Service Product. Otherwise, you'll be opted in to our Toll Service Product. That means any tolls you incur during your rental will be passed on to you, along with a 15% administration charge on the toll costs. Toll charges are generally received within 10–15 business days.

If you do use your own E-Tag, you’ve made a Thrifty choice. It’s much cheaper and super easy to set up. Just log into your Linkt account, enter the vehicle registration number of your rental car, along with the dates you’ll be driving, and you’re good to go.

What Happens If I Don't Pay a Toll?

If you've opted out of Thrifty's Toll Service Product and drive on a toll road without a valid payment arrangement, you'll still be responsible for the toll.

Thrifty will charge the unpaid tolls, plus a $71.50 administration fee (including GST).

It's worth getting your toll payment sorted before you hit the road to avoid unexpected charges.

A Thrifty Tip for Toll Roads

Before you take a toll road, check how much time it’ll save you. Sometimes, it’ll save you lots of time. Other times, it won’t save much at all. Either way, you’ll always have to pay, so ask yourself whether the time you save is worth the money.

See You in Brisbane!

Tolls roads in Brisbane are pretty easy to navigate. And in a Thrifty rental car, it’s just as easy to use your own E-Tag or link it online. We’ve got a great range of rides for your next Brisbane trip. Book yours here, score yourself a deal and you’re good to go!