Golden Gate Bridge toll in 2026
Only southbound traffic pays, meaning cars heading from Marin County into San Francisco. Driving north is free. The toll is collected electronically at the Toll Plaza, with no cash and no stopping. You pay with a FasTrak device, a license plate account, a one-time payment or by invoice sent afterward.
Since July 1, 2026, a standard two-axle car or motorcycle pays $10.25 with FasTrak, $10.50 with a license plate account or one-time payment, and $11.25 when the bill comes by invoice. Walking and biking across the bridge cost nothing. This site is an independent guide, so check the payment options for your vehicle before you drive.
Toll rates by number of axles
Rates in US dollars valid from July 1, 2026, southbound only.
| Vehicle | FasTrak | License plate account or one-time payment | Toll invoice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 axles, including motorcycles | $10.25 | $10.50 | $11.25 |
| 3 axles | $30.75 | $31.50 | $33.75 |
| 4 axles | $41.00 | $42.00 | $45.00 |
| 5 axles | $51.25 | $52.50 | $56.25 |
| 6 axles | $61.50 | $63.00 | $67.50 |
| 7 or more axles | $71.75 | $73.50 | $78.75 |
Motorcycles pay the same as a two-axle car. Larger vehicles pay by axle count, so a camper van, a truck or a car with a trailer can fall into a higher row. Count the axles of the whole vehicle, including any trailer, before you assume the car rate.
Qualified carpools with FasTrak pay $8.25. That discount depends on meeting the carpool rules, so a full car does not automatically qualify.
See the bridge without driving across it
Guided walks, bike tours, bus tours and bay cruises from the city, with live prices and availability.
How to pay
Four ways, all without stopping.
FasTrak
A transponder in the car. It carries the lowest rate.
License plate account
You link your plate to a payment card in advance. The camera reads the plate at the Toll Plaza.
One-time payment
You pay online for a single crossing. The district allows this up to 30 days before you cross or within 48 hours afterward. Enter your plate number correctly.
Toll invoice
If you do nothing, the bill goes to the registered owner of the car. This is the highest rate, $11.25 for a standard car.
Cash is not accepted at the bridge. Some outside payment points take cash, but that is not the same as paying with cash at the Toll Plaza.
Paying the toll in a rental car
Most visitors who drive over the bridge do it in a rental.
Ask the rental company first
Rental companies can charge their own service or convenience fees on top of the toll. The amount is not the same everywhere. Ask how the company handles bridge tolls and whether you can opt out of its program under the rental contract.
Paying yourself
If you pay the toll yourself as a one-time payment, match the plate number and the dates of your rental. If you use a temporary license plate account, set the end date to the end of your rental.
If you skip it
An unpaid crossing is not free. The bill goes to the registered owner, which is the rental company, and the company may add its own fees before it charges you.
Good to know before you drive
Traffic, parking and other ways to cross.
Night lane closures
Since October 5, 2026, lane closures for earthquake retrofit work take place at night, usually on weekdays from about 8 p.m. At least one lane per direction stays open, but expect delays.
Parking after you cross
Stopping at the south end means paid parking at the Welcome Center. The north end has a free viewpoint lot.
Parking guide →Skip the toll
The sidewalk is free for walkers and bikers, and buses run across the bridge. Muni bus 28 stops at the Golden Gate Bridge parking lot.
Walking guide → Biking guide →
Golden Gate Bridge toll: frequently asked questions
How much is the Golden Gate Bridge toll?
For a standard two-axle car or motorcycle from July 1, 2026: $10.25 with FasTrak, $10.50 with a license plate account or one-time payment, and $11.25 by toll invoice.
Do I pay going north?
No. The toll is charged only southbound, into San Francisco.
Can I pay cash at the bridge?
No. The Toll Plaza has no cash payment, and you do not stop. Pay with FasTrak, a plate account, a one-time payment or the invoice.
What if I forget to pay in a rental car?
The invoice goes to the registered owner, the rental company, which may add its own fees. You can also make a one-time payment within 48 hours after crossing.
Does the rate depend on the vehicle?
Yes. The rate rises with the number of axles. A car or motorcycle has two axles. Three axles cost $30.75 with FasTrak, and the table above lists every row up to seven axles.
Is there a toll for walking or cycling?
No. Crossing on foot or by bike is free. Only motor vehicles heading south pay.