Bridge and Highway Tolls for 2026

Highway and Bridge Tolls in Turkey (2026 – Summary Guide)

1. Toll Roads and the HGS System in Turkey

Many highways, bridges and tunnels in TurkeyIt is paid.and paymentsHGS (Fast Pass System)It is done with.
Toll feesThe amount will be automatically deducted from your HGS balance.Cash or card payments are not available at every point.

2. What is HGS?

• On the car windshieldHGS tagworks with
  
  
  
• The toll is automatically reduced at crossings.
  
  
  
• In case of insufficient balancepenalty crossingis formed
  
  
  

Therefore, HGS (Highway Toll System) balances are secured during car rentals.

3. Current Toll Fees for 2026 (Cars – Examples)

Istanbul Bosphorus Bridges

• Martyrs of July 15th:59 TL
  
  
  
• FSM Bridge:59 TL
  
  
  
• Yavuz Sultan Selim:95–100 TL
  
  
  

Other Major Bridges

• Osmangazi Bridge:995 TL
  
  
  
• 1915 Çanakkale Bridge:~995 TL
  
  
  

Major Highways

• Istanbul – Ankara:~338 TL
  
  
  
• Izmir – Cesme:~53 TL
  
  
  
• Izmir – Aydın:~73 TL
  
  
  
• Ankara – Niğde:~740 TL
  
  
  

Fares vary depending on vehicle class and distance. ExamplesClass 1 (car)It is for.

4. Why are wages increasing?

Toll fees are collected annually.according to the revaluation rateIt is updated.
Some bridges and highwaysBuild-Operate-TransferBecause it is operated with this model, its costs are higher.

Rental Deposit (VERY IMPORTANT)

What is a deposit?

The deposit is not part of SAW Rent A Car's revenue.
This amount is for the vehicle you rented.HGS balanceIt is taken for this purpose.

How does the deposit system work?

1. The vehicle has an active HGS (Highway Toll System) tag.
   
   
   
2. Toll fees will be deducted from your HGS balance.
   
   
   
3. You are only charged for what you use.
   
   
   
4. At the end of the rental period:
   
   
   
• The amount used will be deducted.
  
  
  
• The remaining balance will be refunded.
  
  
  

Why is a deposit required?

• Most toll roadsThey don't accept cash.
  
  
  
• For crossings without HGS (Highway Toll System)a penalty is imposed
  
  
  
• To avoid unexpected debts later on.
  
  
  

Therefore, the depositIt is a mandatory and protective practice..

We are clearly emphasizing this.

• ❌ This is not a service fee.
  
  
  
• ❌ This is not a fee that remains with the company.
  
  
  
• ❌ Not fixed
  
  
  
• ✅ Depends on usage
  
  
  
• ✅ Any excess amount will be refunded.
  
  
  

Deposit = Vehicle's toll balance

Example: SAW → Osmangazi Bridge → Bursa City Center (One-way)

These amountsdeducted from deposit balanceThe remainder will be refunded.

For our guests arriving from abroad

Crossings in Turkey:

• It is done with cameras and sensors.
  
  
  
• Payment It will be collected later from HGS.
  
  
  

This practice is standard throughout Türkiye and protects you from penalties.

Conclusion

Deposit:

• It is not an extra charge.
  
  
  
• It is not a hidden fee.
  
  
  
• It is not money left over for the company.
  
  
  

This is a temporary HGS balance purchased solely for the purpose of using toll roads, bridges, and tunnels within Turkey without any issues.