HIGHWAY TOLLS
THE HIGHWAY RENT REPORT — 2023-2026
Data 2025
French highways were privatized in 2006. Since then, concession companies have been raking in record profits — €4.4 billion in 2023. The State recovers 42% of toll revenue via VAT and fees, but shareholder dividends exceed €4 billion. Concessions end between 2031 and 2036. The tolls, however, won't disappear.
CONCESSION COMPANIES
| Company | Group | Concession end |
|---|---|---|
| sanef | Abertis | 12/2031 |
| cofiroute | Vinci | 06/2034 |
| aprr | Eiffage | 11/2035 |
| asf | Vinci | 04/2036 |
2026 RATES (class 1, from February 1st)
| Route | Toll |
|---|---|
| Paris — Lyon | 41.85 € |
| Paris — Marseille | 68.38 € |
| Paris — Bordeaux | 46.60 € |
ANNUAL INCREASES
- ▸ 2024: +3%
- ▸ 2025: +0.92%
- ▸ 2026: +0.86%
FINANCIALS (2023)
- ▸ Toll revenue: €11.9B
- ▸ Net profits: €4.4B (record)
- ▸ Dividends paid: €4.1B
- ▸ State share: ~42%
BREAKDOWN OF €1 IN TOLLS
- ▸ ~€0.42 → State (VAT, domain fee, development tax)
- ▸ ~€0.25 → Maintenance and network investment
- ▸ ~€0.33 → Net margin and financing costs