The M50 toll in Ireland applies only to the section between junction 6 (N3 Blanchardstown) and junction 7 (N4 Lucan) on Dublin’s ring road. You do not stop at a barrier or toll booth: eFlow reads the vehicle registration number using cameras above the road. Without a registered account or electronic tag, pay by 8:00 p.m. the following day.
When do you pay the M50 toll around Dublin?
The charge applies only to the specific M50 section between junctions 6 and 7, not automatically to every journey on the entire Dublin ring road. Purple “Toll” signs and a camera structure mark the tolled point; there is no physical toll booth. If you do not pass this point, you do not pay the M50 toll.
This matters especially when driving from the airport, between north and south Dublin, or in transit towards the N3, N4, N7 or N11. Check your route in the EuroGoPass route planner before travelling, because Ireland may also have other separately tolled roads, bridges or tunnels.
The exact limits of the tolled section are published by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the organisation responsible for Ireland’s road infrastructure.
How much is the M50 toll in 2026?
For a standard passenger car carrying no more than eight passengers plus the driver, the one-off toll without registration is €3.80. Lower rates apply to vehicles linked to an eFlow account: €3.20 with a video account and €2.60 with a tag. For a visitor making one or only a few M50 crossings, the key points are the €3.80 rate and paying on time by registration number.
| Vehicle category | Tag | Video account | Unregistered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car | €2.60 | €3.20 | €3.80 |
| Van up to 2,000 kg or bus | €3.60 | €4.20 | €4.90 |
| Goods vehicle 2,000–10,000 kg | €5.20 | €5.90 | €6.50 |
| Goods vehicle over 10,000 kg | €6.50 | €7.20 | €7.80 |
The rate depends on the vehicle category, not on how far you drive on the tolled section. Motorcycles are exempt from the M50 toll. If you are driving a van, motorhome or vehicle adapted to carry passengers, check the category in advance; weight and vehicle use may be decisive.
How to pay the M50 toll through eFlow
Paying online before or after the journey is simplest. On the eFlow toll payment page, enter the registration number, find the recorded crossing and complete the payment. The system also allows payment before the journey.
- Note the registration number exactly as shown on the vehicle, including the correct registration country if the form requires it.
- After the crossing, check that you actually travelled between junctions 6 and 7.
- Pay online no later than 8:00 p.m. the following day. Alternatives are card payment by phone or cash at a participating Payzone outlet in Ireland.
- Keep the payment confirmation, particularly for a rental or company vehicle.
You cannot stop on the M50 and pay in cash. Payzone is not a motorway toll booth; it is a participating shop where payment is made after the crossing.
Rental car: first find out who pays the toll
Before travelling, ask the rental company whether it charges the toll itself or whether you must pay it. Some companies use their own billing model, while others pass the responsibility to the driver. If you are responsible for payment, enter the rental car’s registration number exactly and meet the 8:00 p.m. following-day deadline.
Do not leave payment until after returning the car. Reminders usually go to the operator registered for the vehicle, namely the rental company, which may then act under the rental agreement. Practical information for tourists and rental cars is also provided by eFlow.
What happens if payment is late?
After the deadline, this is no longer an ordinary crossing payment. An initial late-payment charge may be added to the toll due; if it remains unpaid, the amount can increase during subsequent recovery action. Check the crossing date as soon as you arrive at your accommodation, not only after returning from Ireland.
If you have an eFlow account or compatible tag, the charge may be billed automatically. A one-off payment does not require an account: the correct registration number and timely payment are what matter.
The M50 is not an Irish motorway vignette
Ireland does not use a vignette system for ordinary passenger cars. M50 eFlow is electronic tolling for one specific crossing, not a time-based permit for all motorways. Other tolled Irish roads usually have a conventional toll plaza where you pay during the journey; do not apply the M50 rules to them.
Before setting off, review EuroGoPass information on road charges in Ireland and enter the full route in the planner. This helps you distinguish the M50 toll around Dublin from other separate charges that may arise along the journey.