The summer is the perfect time for a road trip, with many holidaymakers opting to travel around Europe by car or motorhome. But before packing up the car it’s worth considering the cost of driving, not only petrol, but also the cost of physically driving on certain roads.
As part of a new study, experts from Northgate Vehicle Hire revealed a “notable” bridge in Europe which is one of the most expensive toll bridges on the continent.
The Øresund or Öresund Bridge is a combined railway and motorway cable-stayed bridge across the Øresund strait between Denmark and Sweden.
The famous bridge is the second longest bridge in Europe, offering both roadway and railway connections. The structure itself spans almost five miles from the Swedish coast to the artificial island Peberholm in the middle of the strait.
The crossing is completed by the two-and-a-half-mile-long Drogden Tunnel from Peberholm to the Danish island of Amager.
It’s a crucial connection, linking the Scandinavian Peninsula with road and rail networks across Central and Western Europe. However, crossing this mighty bridge won’t come cheap.
For a standard family car, the experts from Northgate Vehicle Hire warn the drive will set you back £45.72 one–way. If you want to cross it and make the return journey, you’re looking at spending closer to £90.
For Britons who are planning a driving holiday this summer, the experts from Northgate advise factoring in any tolls you may face while driving to your budget.
“When considering a driving holiday there are plenty of additional costs to consider, petrol, ferry travel and overnight accommodation are some of the more obvious, but you may not have totalled up the cost of using the toll roads on the route,” they said.
As part of their study, the car hire experts also highlighted what they say is the most expensive toll road in Europe.
Italy’s A1, A14 road spans around 877km (or 544 miles) and connects Milano to Bari. However, to take this route drivers will have to shell out over £50 one-way.