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Mexico Toll Roads
The toll roads in Mexico offer the fastest and safest way to travel in Mexico. Mexico has an extensive system of toll roads that are built and funded by Federal taxes and are built to nearly identical standards as the US Interstate Highways System. When traveling on the Toll Roads in Mexico, you will need to pay a fee. These fees go to maintaining road conditions, emergency services etc. The toll charges are based on how many axles you motor vehicle has. Most car and motorcycle toll charges are usually under $3 per toll. The tolls can be paid in U.S. currency as well as Mexican currency. However note that if you pay in pesos, they will not give you American currency as change. To find the toll roads in Mexico, you should watch for the sign that says "COUTA" this word informs you that you will be paying a fee to drive on this road. If you are not on the toll roads, you will be on the free roads or "Via LIBRE"
- VIA LIBRE - Free Road. The free roads in Mexico are usually single lane roads that often are less maintained than the toll roads. This will make traveling in Mexico take much longer.
- COUTA - Pay Toll Roads. The Government maintains these roads. They offer the fastest way to travel throughout Mexico.
Mexico Toll Road Fees
When traveling on the Toll Roads in Mexico, you will need to pay a fee. These fees go to maintaining road conditions, emergency services etc. The toll charges are based on how many axles you motor vehicle has. Most car and motorcycle toll charges are usually under $3 per toll. The tolls can be paid in U.S. currency as well as Mexican currency. However note that if you pay in pesos the will not give you American Currency as change. Below is an example
of prices for using Toll Roads in Mexico.
- Playas de Tijuana - $25 Pesos (around US$2.25)
- Rosarito - $25 Pesos (around US$2.25)
- Ensenada - $25 Pesos (around US$2.25)
- Tijuana to Tecate - $66 Pesos (around US$6.00)
Note: The toll road toll fees listed above change on a regular basis throughout the year. The fees are alos based on single axis vehicles. Double and triple axel vehicles will pay a slightly higher toll. For up to date pricing you can visit Keep Your Toll Road Ticket
While traveling on the Mexican Toll Roads you will get a ticket when you pay the toll. It is important to keep this ticket because it will be your insurance while traveling on the toll road. If you crash, or are involved in an accident, your toll receipt will help you avoid paying road repair and maintenance charges. Also, if your car should break down, your ticket covers roadside assistance. The roadside assistance is provided while driving on the toll roads by the Green Angels, which are the Mexican equivalent of the AAA in the United States.