About ZINARA Toll Fees
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) operates tollgates on major highways across Zimbabwe. Toll fees fund road maintenance and construction. Fees are charged per tollgate and vary by vehicle category and road type.
Premium vs Other Roads: ZINARA distinguishes between premium roads (Harare-Beitbridge and Plumtree-Mutare corridors) and other roads. Premium roads carry higher toll fees.
Toll Fees — Premium Roads
Premium roads include the Harare-Beitbridge and Plumtree-Mutare corridors.
| Vehicle Category | Fee Per Tollgate |
|---|
| Light Motor Vehicles (cars, SUVs, bakkies up to 3,500kg) | US$4 |
| Minibuses (up to 16 passengers) | US$6 |
| Buses | US$8 |
| Heavy Vehicles | US$10 |
| Haulage Trucks | US$20 |
Toll Fees — Other Roads
All other tolled roads outside the premium corridors.
| Vehicle Category | Fee Per Tollgate |
|---|
| Light Motor Vehicles (cars, SUVs, bakkies up to 3,500kg) | US$3 |
| Minibuses (up to 16 passengers) | US$5 |
| Buses | US$6 |
| Heavy Vehicles | US$8 |
| Haulage Trucks | US$15 |
Motorcycle Exemption
Motorcycles are exempt from toll fees at all ZINARA tollgates in Zimbabwe.
Exemptions
The following vehicles are exempt from toll fees:
- Motorcycles
- Emergency vehicles — ambulances, fire engines (when on duty)
- Zimbabwe Defence Forces vehicles on official duty
- Government vehicles with proper identification
- Diplomatic vehicles with CD plates
- Funeral processions — hearses carrying a body (some tollgates)
Payment Methods
- Cash — US dollars or ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) at the prevailing official exchange rate
- EcoCash — mobile money payment
- InnBucks — mobile payment
- ZINARA Smart Card — prepaid card for frequent travellers
- Bank card — POS machines available at some tollgates
Payment note: Fees shown are in US dollars. You may also pay the equivalent in ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) at the prevailing official exchange rate. Always check the
official ZINARA website for current rates.