Driving in Ireland from the UK: tolls and rules
Ireland has no vignette. A few motorways have barrier toll plazas (2.30 EUR for a car at most of them), and Dublin's M50 is barrier-free: without a tag or account, pay online by 8pm the next day (3.80 EUR). UK drivers need no UK sticker and no international driving permit. Traffic drives on the left.
Checked on 11 November 2026 against official sourcesPrices in EUR unless shown otherwise
- Toll system
- Tolls on some roads and crossings
- Vignette
- None
- Low-emission zones
- None listedSee the section below
- Currency
- EUR
On this page
How do tolls work in Ireland?
Tolls are fixed charges at individual toll points, not a per-km system. All toll roads except the M50 in Dublin use barrier toll plazas where you pay by cash, card or tag. The M50 between Junction 6 (N3 Blanchardstown) and Junction 7 (N4 Lucan) uses barrier-free tolling run by eFlow, with no cash payment at the roadside. Car prices below are the 2026 tolls published by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).
Who runs the roads
How to pay
- At barrier toll plazas (every toll road except the M50) you can pay in manual lanes with an attendant (cash or card), in automatic coin machine or contactless card lanes, or in electronic tag lanes.[1]
- M50: drivers without an electronic toll tag or eFlow video account must pay before 8pm the day after the journey, online at eflow.ie, by phone on 0818 50 10 50 or +353 1 461 0122 (Visa or Mastercard), or in cash at Payzone outlets.[2]
- M50 late payment: if you miss the 8pm deadline a late payment penalty is added and a First Penalty Notice is sent to the registered owner. If still unpaid after 14 days a further fine and an Unpaid Toll Notice follow; after 72 days another penalty is added and the debt passes to eFlow's solicitors. Failing to pay a toll is an offence with a fine of up to 5,000 EUR and/or up to 6 months in prison on conviction.[1]
- M50 default tolls (labelled on the TII page as the Default Tolls for 2025): initial default toll = applicable toll plus 4.00 EUR; additional default toll = initial default toll plus 51.00 EUR; final default toll = additional default toll plus 128.00 EUR.[2]
Bridges, tunnels and other tolls
M50 Dublin, Junction 6 to 7 (no tag or account, 2026)
3.80 EUR[2]
Vehicle: Motor car (up to 8 passengers and driver), unregistered
M50 Dublin, Junction 6 to 7 (eFlow video account, 2026)
3.20 EUR[2]
Vehicle: Motor car
M50 Dublin, Junction 6 to 7 (toll tag, 2026)
2.60 EUR[2]
Vehicle: Motor car
M1 Gormanston to Monasterboice (Dublin to Belfast route, 2026)
2.30 EUR[3]
Vehicle: Motor car
M4 Kilcock to Kinnegad (2026)
3.60 EUR[4]
Vehicle: Motor car
M7/M8 Portlaoise toll (2026)
2.30 EUR[5]
Vehicle: Motor car
M3 Clonee to Kells, Grange toll plaza (northern, 2026)
1.80 EUR[6]
Vehicle: Motor car
N6 Galway to Ballinasloe (2026)
2.30 EUR[7]
Vehicle: Motor car
N8 Rathcormac to Fermoy bypass (2026)
2.30 EUR[8]
Vehicle: Motor car
N25 Waterford City bypass (2026)
2.30 EUR[9]
Vehicle: Motor car
Limerick Tunnel (2026)
2.30 EUR[10]
Vehicle: Motor car
East Link Toll Bridge, Dublin (2026)
2.30 EUR[11]
Vehicle: Private motor car
Dublin Tunnel, southbound 6am to 10am Monday to Friday (2026)
14.00 EUR[12]
Vehicle: Vehicles other than goods vehicles over 3,500 kg (which are exempt)
Dublin Tunnel, northbound 4pm to 7pm Monday to Friday (2026)
12.00 EUR[12]
Vehicle: Vehicles other than goods vehicles over 3,500 kg (which are exempt)
Dublin Tunnel, all other times and public holidays (2026)
3.50 EUR[12]
Vehicle: Vehicles other than goods vehicles over 3,500 kg (which are exempt)
| Toll | Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|---|
| M50 Dublin, Junction 6 to 7 (no tag or account, 2026) | Motor car (up to 8 passengers and driver), unregistered | 3.80 EUR[2] |
| M50 Dublin, Junction 6 to 7 (eFlow video account, 2026) | Motor car | 3.20 EUR[2] |
| M50 Dublin, Junction 6 to 7 (toll tag, 2026) | Motor car | 2.60 EUR[2] |
| M1 Gormanston to Monasterboice (Dublin to Belfast route, 2026) | Motor car | 2.30 EUR[3] |
| M4 Kilcock to Kinnegad (2026) | Motor car | 3.60 EUR[4] |
| M7/M8 Portlaoise toll (2026) | Motor car | 2.30 EUR[5] |
| M3 Clonee to Kells, Grange toll plaza (northern, 2026) | Motor car | 1.80 EUR[6] |
| N6 Galway to Ballinasloe (2026) | Motor car | 2.30 EUR[7] |
| N8 Rathcormac to Fermoy bypass (2026) | Motor car | 2.30 EUR[8] |
| N25 Waterford City bypass (2026) | Motor car | 2.30 EUR[9] |
| Limerick Tunnel (2026) | Motor car | 2.30 EUR[10] |
| East Link Toll Bridge, Dublin (2026) | Private motor car | 2.30 EUR[11] |
| Dublin Tunnel, southbound 6am to 10am Monday to Friday (2026) | Vehicles other than goods vehicles over 3,500 kg (which are exempt) | 14.00 EUR[12] |
| Dublin Tunnel, northbound 4pm to 7pm Monday to Friday (2026) | Vehicles other than goods vehicles over 3,500 kg (which are exempt) | 12.00 EUR[12] |
| Dublin Tunnel, all other times and public holidays (2026) | Vehicles other than goods vehicles over 3,500 kg (which are exempt) | 3.50 EUR[12] |
Changes coming
- Speed limits are being lowered: from late 2025 local authorities are reviewing urban limits, with many 50 km/h roads to become 30 km/h, aiming to have these in place by 31 March 2027. A cut from 100 to 80 km/h on national secondary roads is planned but has not been introduced yet.[13]
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
Low-emission zones and stickers
We found no low-emission zone for cars on the official Irish pages we checked. See “Not confirmed yet” below.
Speed limits and alcohol
100 km/h is the default on national roads (including dual carriageways); 80 km/h on regional roads; 60 km/h on rural local roads since 7 February 2025; 50 km/h in built-up areas, with many urban roads moving to 30 km/h. Limits are shown in km/h. Traffic drives on the left.
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
What UK drivers need
- You do not need a UK sticker to drive in Ireland, whatever is on your number plate.[15]
- You do not need an international driving permit (IDP) for Ireland.[16]
- You do not need a green card to drive in the EU, including Ireland, but you must have valid vehicle insurance.[17]
- Take your log book (V5C) and your insurance certificate if you are taking your own vehicle.[18]
- FCDO travel advice: you may be able to use your Blue Badge in Ireland in some circumstances; check local parking rules.[19]
For documents, insurance, pets and border checks that apply to every country, see the driving to Europe checklist.
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
Official links
Sources
Every fact above links to one of these official pages. The numbers match the small links next to each fact.
- 1.Pay a Toll (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 2.M50 Barrier Free Tolling: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 3.M1 Gormanston to Monasterboice: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 4.M4 Kilcock Enfield Kinnegad: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 5.M7/M8 Portlaoise - Castletown/Portlaoise - Cullahill: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 6.M3 Clonee-Kells Grange Toll Plaza (Northern): applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 7.N6 Galway - Ballinasloe: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 8.N8 Rathcormac - Fermoy Bypass: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 9.N25 Waterford City Bypass: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 10.Limerick Tunnel: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 11.East Link Toll Bridge: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 12.Dublin Port Tunnel: applicable tolls 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), tii.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 13.Speed limits in Ireland (opens in a new tab)
Citizens Information (Citizens Information Board, Irish state agency), citizensinformation.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 14.Drink driving offences in Ireland (opens in a new tab)
Citizens Information (Citizens Information Board, Irish state agency), citizensinformation.ie. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 15.Displaying number plates: flags, symbols and identifiers (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK (DVLA), gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 16.Driving abroad: check if you need an international driving permit (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK, gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 17.Vehicle insurance: driving abroad (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK, gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 18.Driving abroad (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK, gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 19.Ireland travel advice: Safety and security (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK (FCDO), gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.