Motorists in France will see a modest increase in motorway tolls from 1st February 2025, with rates rising by an average of 0.9%. While price hikes at the start of the year have become an annual tradition, this increase is the smallest since 2021 and remains below the 1.1% inflation rate recorded over the past year.
For drivers in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) region, home to some of France’s busiest holiday routes, the increase follows a similar trend. Vinci Autoroutes, which operates much of the network including the A8 motorway linking Aix-en-Provence to the Italian border, has confirmed an average toll rise of 0.77%. This means small increases on key routes such as Nice to Marseille, though final prices will depend on entry and exit points.
The annual toll adjustments result from contracts between the French government and motorway concessionaires, with each region seeing slight variations. The Ministry of Transport has assured that the 2025 increase is one of the most contained in recent years, aiming to balance necessary infrastructure investments with affordability for road users.
While the rise is relatively minor, frequent commuters and holidaymakers heading to the French Riviera should factor the updated tolls into their travel budgets. Final rates will be confirmed in the coming weeks, with authorities closely monitoring for any unjustified price jumps.
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