Planning a self drive trip from Bhubaneswar? Toll charges are one of the costs you need to budget for alongside fuel and parking. Here is an updated guide to toll charges on the most popular routes from Bhubaneswar in 2026.
Bhubaneswar to Puri: No Toll
The 60 km NH-316 highway to Puri has no toll plazas. This is one of the few toll-free national highways in Odisha. You drive straight through without stopping. The only cost is fuel — approximately 4-5 litres of petrol for the one-way trip.
Bhubaneswar to Konark: No Toll
The route to Konark — whether via Pipili or the Marine Drive coastal road — has no toll charges. The Marine Drive route via Puri is the scenic option. The direct Pipili route is shorter but less picturesque.
Bhubaneswar to Chilika Lake: ₹50-70
The drive to Chilika via NH-16 to Balugaon has one toll plaza near Khurda. Toll charge for a car: approximately ₹50-70 one way. Return trip doubles this. Total toll budget: ₹100-140 round trip.
Bhubaneswar to Gopalpur: ₹100-120
The NH-16 route to Gopalpur via Berhampur has 2 toll plazas. Total one-way toll: approximately ₹100-120. Round trip: ₹200-240. The highway is excellent — 4-lane the entire way.
Bhubaneswar to Simlipal: ₹100-150
The route to Simlipal via Baripada passes through 2-3 toll plazas on NH-49. Total one-way: approximately ₹100-150. Plus a separate forest entry fee for Simlipal (₹100 for Indian visitors per vehicle).
Bhubaneswar to Cuttack: No Toll
The 30 km expressway to Cuttack on NH-16 is toll-free. Quick, smooth, and no stopping.
Tips for Toll Payment
• Most toll plazas accept FASTag (digital payment) and cash
• FASTag lanes are faster — less waiting
• Rideez cars come with FASTag pre-installed on select vehicles — ask during booking
• Keep ₹500 in small denominations (₹50 and ₹100 notes) for tolls and parking
• Two-wheelers are exempt from tolls in Odisha
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Rideez cars have FASTag?
Select vehicles in the Rideez fleet have FASTag. Ask at the time of booking. If the car has FASTag, toll charges are deducted from the FASTag wallet — you reimburse the amount at return. If no FASTag, you pay cash at toll plazas.
Are toll charges included in the rental price?
No. Toll charges are paid by you separately, just like fuel. The daily rental rate covers the car, insurance, doorstep delivery, and 24/7 support. Tolls, fuel, and parking are your responsibility.
