Where driving will cost more in 2026

For many international residents in Norway, toll roads (bompenger) are already a major expense, affecting everything from daily commutes to cross-country road trips. Unfortunately for drivers, 2026 is set to become even pricier. 

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration forecasts that total toll revenue will increase from 16.5 billion kroner in 2025 to 17.3 billion kroner in 2026.

Currently, most toll revenue comes from “city packages” (bypakker), urban toll rings designed to reduce traffic and fund local public transport like metro lines and bike paths, rather than specific highway projects.

The new cost of driving in Oslo

If you drove to work in Oslo at the start of January, you may have noticed the higher toll charges. New toll rates for the city were implimented on January 1st, 2026.

According to an article in Aftenposten and Fjellinjen, the company responsible for toll collection in Oslo, the price of a single pass during rush hour (06:30–09:00 and 15:00–17:00, Monday to Friday) has increased for everyone.

Diesel car owners face the biggest jump. Passing a toll booth during rush hour now costs 50 kroner, so a round trip like commuting from Bærum to Oslo is 100 kroner per day in tolls. Outside rush hour, it costs 42 kroner.

Petrol cars are also seeing higher costs. Rush hour fees are now 47 kroner, up from 43, and outside rush hour, the price is 38 kroner.

For the first time, more than half of the cars passing through Oslo’s toll rings are electric. As more people drive EVs, the discounts they receive are being reduced. The rush hour price is now 26 kroner, up 3 kroner (a 13 percent increase), and outside rush hour, it is 21 kroner.

Check a toll calculator for Oslo and the surrounding area here.

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Tolls coming to new cities

Higher toll costs are not limited to the capital. The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) warns that smaller cities will also be affected. In 2025, tolls started around Kristiansand, on two new county roads in Telemark, and on the E16 Bjørum–Skaret project in December.

In 2026, more regions will start or expand toll collection. Haugesund and mainland Karmøy (Rogaland) are expected to begin in spring, and drivers in the Tønsberg region (Vestfold) should get ready for new tolls early in the year. Kristiansund’s city package will likely start later in 2026, though the date is not set.

The Grenland area (covering Porsgrunn and Skien in Telemark) is set to enter “Phase 2” of its city package on April 1st, 2026. This marks a drastic shift for electric vehicle owners, who will soon have to pay 70 percent of the standard rate.

Other smaller projects, like parts of the E39 in Rogaland (Smiene) and Trøndelag (Buvika), may also start or change in 2026. You can find the full overview in the press release.

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NAF has criticized the spread of tolls to smaller cities. Ingunn Handagard, NAF’s press manager, says authorities are trying to force drivers out of their cars without offering good alternatives.

“We are strongly critical of the fact that toll roads are being set up around an increasing number of smaller cities,” Handagard said. “Many of the city packages aim to get people out of their cars and onto public transport, bicycles, and walking, but several of these cities do not have a good enough public transport service.”

Many international residents living outside the big cities often have strong opinions on the subject and regularly point out that tolls often come before there are more buses or an increase in frequency.

You can check the toll companies and tariffs in Norway at this link.

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How to save money

Whether you drive in Oslo or the new toll zones, having an AutoPass tag (brikke) can be useful. With a valid agreement, you automatically get a 20 percent discount on toll crossings.

In Oslo and many other cities, there is a monthly cap. After you reach the limit, any extra crossings are free. You usually need a tag to get this benefit, called the Månedstak.

The Hour Rule (Timesregel) means you only pay for one pass per hour in a zone. While this is now automatic in many places, having a tag is the best way to make sure it works everywhere.

For foreign-registered EVs, a tag may be required to avoid paying the full price.

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