NYC Tolls Guide 2026: Bridges, Tunnels, E-ZPass & How to Pay
There is no single “NYC toll.” The amount depends on the crossing, operator, vehicle, payment method and whether the trip also enters Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone. The safest way to estimate a trip is to identify the exact bridge or tunnel first, then use that operator’s current toll table instead of copying a generic citywide rate.
Different crossings use different toll schedules and payment rules.
The effective rate can depend on the account, transponder and plate setup.
Congestion pricing can apply in addition to a bridge or tunnel toll.
Rental-company toll programs can add charges beyond the public toll itself.
Start with the exact bridge or tunnel
MTA Bridges and Tunnels operates major NYC crossings such as the RFK, Verrazzano-Narrows, Whitestone, Throgs Neck, Henry Hudson, Hugh L. Carey and Queens Midtown facilities. Port Authority operates the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel and Holland Tunnel between New Jersey and New York.
Because the operators publish separate schedules, a search result for one crossing should not be reused as the fare for another.
How do you pay NYC tolls?
Electronic tolling uses E-ZPass or plate-based billing rather than cash booths. The exact billing path depends on the crossing and account setup.
For the best available rate, check whether your E-ZPass account qualifies for the operator’s preferred rate. Out-of-state accounts, plate-posted transactions and Tolls by Mail can be priced differently.
MTA toll rates depend on payment method
MTA distinguishes among eligible New York Customer Service Center E-ZPass transactions and other billing categories. That means “E-ZPass” by itself does not always identify the final price.
Use the live MTA toll table for the exact crossing and vehicle class rather than relying on a static article that can become outdated after a fare change.
Port Authority crossings have their own schedule
The George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel and Holland Tunnel use Port Authority rules and rates rather than the MTA bridge-and-tunnel schedule.
If you are entering from New Jersey, check the Port Authority toll page for the current crossing-specific charge and payment rules.
Congestion pricing is a separate Manhattan charge
A bridge or tunnel toll does not automatically include the Congestion Relief Zone toll. Depending on the route and current program rules, both can appear in the trip total.
Use NYC Dayline’s Congestion Pricing Calculator separately when the route enters the tolled zone.
Rental cars can cost more than the public toll
Rental companies can enroll vehicles in toll programs that add administrative or service fees on top of the government toll.
Read the rental contract before driving through a tolled crossing. The cheapest public toll route can still become expensive if the rental-company fee structure is ignored.
Compare total driving cost, not only the toll
A lower-toll route can add traffic, fuel, parking time or a congestion charge. For airport transfers and timed events, reliability can matter more than a small toll difference.
Use live navigation for traffic, but use the toll operator for the official rate.