NSW toll relief now starts at $50 a week with 200,000 more drivers eligible
NSW motorists can now claim toll relief under a lower weekly cap of $50, down from $60. The NSW Government says up to 200,000 more toll accounts are expected to qualify, with $99 million available to claim for the first quarter under the new cap.
Claims for tolls paid between 6 July and 4 October 2026 opened through Service NSW on 11 October 2026.
How the $50 toll cap works
If you spend more than $50 a week on tolls using a personal toll account, you can claim back the amount above $50. The rebate covers toll spend between $50 and $400 a week per eligible tag or account, up to $350 a week and $5,000 a year per customer.
| Weekly toll spend | Status | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| $45 | Below the cap | $0 |
| $100 | Eligible | $50 |
| $200 | Eligible | $150 |
| $420 | Weekly maximum reached | $350 |
Who is eligible
- You must have a personal toll account.
- The vehicle must be eligible and registered for private use.
- You must spend more than $50 a week on tolls.
Key dates
| Toll spend period | Claims open | Claim expires |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July to 4 October 2026 | 11 October 2026 | 31 December 2027 |
| 5 October 2026 to 3 January 2027 | 11 January 2027 | 31 December 2027 |
| 4 January to 4 April 2027 | 11 April 2027 | 31 December 2027 |
| 5 April to 4 July 2027 | 11 July 2027 | 31 December 2027 |
The lower cap applies for 12 months from 6 July 2026. Older claims under the $60 cap for January to July 2026 expire on 1 December 2026, so check those too.
How much is on offer
The $99 million available this quarter is up from $73 million under the old $60 cap, when about 948,000 accounts claimed. The government says drivers who claim every week will get an extra $520 a year. Since the cap began in 2024, more than 1.07 million claims have returned $348 million, with Western Sydney drivers making more than half. The 2026 to 2027 NSW Budget also scrapped toll account administration fees.
Cutting your running costs
Tolls are only one part of what a car costs to run. Fuel is another big line item, as our diesel price update shows, and insurance has climbed too, as covered in our car insurance premiums report. If you are shopping for a car, our on-road costs explainer helps you compare real prices.
