How can I save money on tolls?

Tolls are a huge expense for many Sydney drivers. If you live in Western Sydney or in the Blue Mountains, you may pay tolls more often. Fortunately, $60 caps, M5 Cashback and multi-concessions will help you save money on tolls.

What is the toll relief cap?

The toll relief cap is $60 a week. If you spend $60 to $400 a week on tolls, you can claim a rebate of up to $340 each quarter. These are available only for personal trips in a vehicle registered for private use.

Can I get the M5 Southwest Cashback?

The M5 Southwest Cashback is for drivers who have paid M5 Southwest tolls while making personal trips. You need to register with your toll tag provider and make claims once a quarter within 12 months of receiving your toll statement. 

What is the multi-concession tolling scheme?

This tolling scheme means tolls on WestConnex are capped after 16 kms of continuous travel. Your trip is handled as a single toll transaction, no matter how many WestConnex motorways you use. As at February 2026, the WestConnex toll is capped at $12.74.

Can I get the large towed vehicle toll rebate?

If you own a caravan, boat or horse float and have paid Class B tolls, you can claim the large towed vehicle rebate. The rebate is the difference between Class A and Class B toll fees for up to 8 tolled trips each month.

Make sure to register for the scheme through your toll tag provider. You can claim within 12 months of receiving your toll statement. This rebate doesn’t apply to motorhomes or Sydney harbour crossings.

Are tolls increasing faster than inflation?

Yes, tolls are increasing faster than inflation. For 9 years, greenslips.com.au has been calculating the cost of 5 trips in Sydney and found:

• The average increase in toll charges for 3 of those trips is now 36%.
• For trips involving the M5 East, charges have doubled or more.
• These toll increases far outpace inflation.

However, most motorists making these trips will qualify for the $60 cap on their weekly spend.

Tolls for 5 trips (1 February 2026 prices)

Did you know the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel will have 2-way tolling when the Western Harbour Tunnel opens with 2-way tolling in late 2028?

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