Manila to Baguio Toll Fee
3 expressways · Rates effective January 2026
Manila to Baguio costs ₱981 in tolls one way for a car (Class 1) across NLEX, SCTEX and TPLEX, ₱2,337 for Class 2 and ₱2,941 for Class 3, under the matrices in force since January 2026.
The drive to Baguio is tolled as far as Rosario, La Union, where TPLEX ends. From there the climb up to the city — whether you take Kennon Road, Marcos Highway or Naguilian Road — has no toll at all. So the figure below is the complete expressway cost of getting to Baguio.
Note that this trip crosses both RFID networks: NLEX and SCTEX are Easytrip, TPLEX is Autosweep. One loaded account is not enough.
Toll Breakdown by Expressway
Every leg below is an official published fare. Tap any expressway to see its full matrix.
| Leg | Expressway | From → To | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLEX | Balintawak → Sta. Ines | ₱440 | ₱1,099 | ₱1,319 |
| 2 | SCTEX | Mabalacat → Tarlac City | ₱230 | ₱460 | ₱689 |
| 3 | TPLEX | La Paz → Rosario | ₱311 | ₱778 | ₱933 |
| Total, one way | ₱981 | ₱2,337 | ₱2,941 | ||
What It Costs by Vehicle Class
| Vehicle Class | Covers | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Cars, SUVs, vans, jeepneys, motorcycles ≥400cc | ₱981 | ₱1,962 |
| Class 2 | Buses and light trucks | ₱2,337 | ₱4,674 |
| Class 3 | Heavy trucks and trailers (3+ axles) | ₱2,941 | ₱5,882 |
Which RFID Do You Need?
One enrolled tag, or both accounts. This trip crosses expressways run by different operators, using Easytrip and Autosweep RFID. Since One RFID, All Tollways (October 2025) a tag enrolled with its issuer is read on every road here and every leg is deducted from that one wallet, so load the full total there. If your tag is not enrolled it works only on its own network and you will be stopped part-way through the trip, so load both before you leave — NLEX uses Easytrip; SCTEX uses Easytrip; TPLEX uses Autosweep .
Where the Tolls Stop
Drivers often budget for tolls all the way to Baguio, but the tolled portion ends at the TPLEX Rosario exit. Marcos Highway (the usual all-weather choice) and Kennon Road are both free, though Kennon closes during heavy rain and is periodically restricted — check before you commit to it.
Breaking the Trip
The NLEX and SCTEX legs have the densest service areas on the whole network, so it is worth refuelling before Tarlac rather than after. TPLEX has fewer stops along its length.
Heading only as far as the lowlands? See the Manila to La Union breakdown, which shares the same three expressway legs but ends at the coast instead of climbing.