Vehicle Classes for Toll Fees

Philippine expressways charge different toll fees based on vehicle class. Learn which vehicles fall under Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3, and how much more each class costs.

By Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Updated Sep 15, 20264 min readEditorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.

Toll Vehicle Classes at a Glance

All Philippine expressways classify vehicles into three classes for toll fee purposes, based on the Toll Regulatory Board's (TRB) axle-count rule. Class 1 is the cheapest and covers most private vehicles.

Class	Vehicles Included	Axle Rule (TRB)	Example Toll, NLEX Balintawak to Dau
Class 1	Cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, passenger vans, motorcycles, small delivery trucks	2 axles	₱411
Class 2	Buses, 6-wheel trucks, wing vans, medium cargo trucks	3 axles	₱670
Class 3	Trailer trucks, container trucks, heavy 10-wheeler trucks, tankers	4 or more axles	₱955

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Vehicle Classification Overview

All Philippine expressways classify vehicles into three classes for toll fee purposes. Class 1 is the cheapest and covers most private vehicles. Class 2 covers medium-sized commercial vehicles. Class 3 covers the largest vehicles. The classification is based on the number of axles and vehicle size, as regulated by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB).

Class 1 Vehicles

Class 1 covers most private vehicles and smaller commercial vehicles with 2 axles:

Cars/Sedans	All car types: sedan, hatchback, coupe, convertible
SUVs	Sport utility vehicles: Fortuner, Montero, CRV, RAV4, etc.
Pickup Trucks	Light pickup trucks: Hilux, Ranger, Navara, Strada
Vans	Passenger vans: Hi-Ace, Urvan, Staria, Carnival
Motorcycles	Motorcycles with RFID (allowed on select expressways only)
Small Trucks	Light commercial vehicles and small delivery trucks (2 axles)

Class 2 Vehicles

Class 2 covers medium commercial vehicles, typically with 3 axles:

Buses	Provincial buses, tourist buses, shuttle buses
Medium Trucks	6-wheel trucks, wing vans, medium cargo trucks
3-Axle Vehicles	Any vehicle with 3 axles regardless of type

Class 3 Vehicles

Class 3 covers large commercial vehicles, typically with 4 or more axles:

Trailer Trucks	Semi-trailers, container trucks, flatbed trailers
Heavy Trucks	10-wheeler trucks, heavy cargo vehicles
4+ Axle Vehicles	Any vehicle with 4 or more axles
Tankers	Fuel tankers, water tankers, chemical transport

Toll Fee Differences by Class

Class 2 toll fees are typically 1.5 to 2 times higher than Class 1. Class 3 fees are typically 2 to 2.5 times higher than Class 1. For example, on NLEX from Balintawak to Dau: Class 1 pays ₱411, Class 2 pays ₱670, and Class 3 pays ₱955. The exact multiplier varies by expressway and route.

How Vehicle Class is Determined

Your vehicle class is automatically determined when your RFID is installed. The classification is based on the number of axles visible when the vehicle passes through the toll plaza. The RFID system records your vehicle class, and the correct toll fee is deducted automatically. If your vehicle is misclassified, visit any RFID customer service center with your vehicle registration to request reclassification.

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Vehicle Classes for Toll Fees: Key Numbers

3: vehicle classes for Philippine toll pricingSource: TRB
~2.28x: Class 2 toll multiplier vs Class 1Source: TRB Approved Rate Structure
~3x: Class 3 toll multiplier vs Class 1Source: TRB Approved Rate Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is class 1 vehicle Philippines?

Class 1 is the standard toll rate tier for private vehicles with 2 axles on Philippine expressways: sedans, SUVs, pickups, and passenger vans. The Toll Regulatory Board sets Class 1 as the base rate, with Class 2 and Class 3 paying more for extra axles.

What are Class 1 vehicles?

Class 1 vehicles are 2-axle vehicles: cars, sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, pickup trucks, passenger vans, and small delivery trucks. They pay the lowest toll rate on every Philippine expressway. Motorcycles with RFID also fall under Class 1 where motorcycles are permitted.

What are Class 2 vehicles?

Class 2 vehicles have 3 axles: provincial and tourist buses, 6-wheel trucks, and medium cargo trucks like wing vans. They pay a higher toll than Class 1, typically 1.5 to 2 times more for the same route, based on TRB's axle-count classification.