Toll calculator
Golden Gate Bridge toll: $10.50 southbound.
Charged only heading into San Francisco, and never in cash at the bridge. Pick your trip, vehicle and how you pay; in a rental, see what the agency's program adds over paying it yourself.
A car heading south pays $10.25 with FasTrak, $10.50 by License Plate Account or One-Time Payment, or $11.25 by invoice. Northbound is free. Rates effective 2026-07-01.
Your Golden Gate Bridge toll
- Southbound crossings1
- Each$10.50 (License Plate Account or One-Time Payment)
All toll rates (southbound, per crossing)
| Axles | FasTrak | Plate account / One-Time | Invoice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 axles or motorcycle (cars, SUVs) | $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 axles or more | $71.75 | $73.50 | $78.75 |
| Carpool (3+ people, FasTrak only) | $8.25 | - | - |
Toll questions
How much is the Golden Gate Bridge toll?
From July 1, 2026, a car (2 axles) pays $10.25 with FasTrak, $10.50 with a License Plate Account or One-Time Payment, and $11.25 if you wait for a Toll Invoice. Carpools (3+ people, FasTrak, weekday peak hours) pay $8.25.
Is the Golden Gate Bridge toll both ways?
No. It is charged southbound only, into San Francisco. Northbound to Marin is free, so a round trip from the city to Battery Spencer pays once.
Can I pay the Golden Gate Bridge toll in cash?
Not at the bridge; tolls are all electronic. Use FasTrak, a License Plate Account, a One-Time Payment (up to 30 days before or 48 hours after crossing), or pay the invoice that comes by mail.
What happens if I don't pay the Golden Gate Bridge toll?
A Toll Invoice is mailed to the registered owner (about a week later for California plates) and is due within 21 days. Unpaid, it becomes a Toll Violation with a $25.00 penalty per crossing.
How do I pay the Golden Gate Bridge toll in a rental car?
Most rental companies opt you into their toll program when you cross and add a daily fee on top of the toll. To avoid it, take the plate number, make your own One-Time Payment and opt out as your agency says. The calculator above compares the two.