How Much Is Dart Charge for a Car

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Good question! The Dart Charge isn’t a fixed price for every vehicle. For a motorcycle or moped, it’s actually free. Yes, free. So if you have a bike, you can smugly wave at the cameras. For a small van or minibus (up to 3.5 tonnes), the charge is £5.50 per crossing. Towing a trailer or caravan? That’s a “large vehicle” category at £6.60 per crossing.

And if you’re driving a lorry or coach (over 3.5 tonnes), get ready for £9.60 per crossing. But hey, if you’re in a lorry, you probably already knew that. Or you’re Googling this from a lay-by near Gravesend.

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Important: The “Pre-Pay” Option Saves You Pennies

Here’s a sneaky tip. If you pre-pay for a Dart Charge account (you load up credit beforehand), the price per crossing drops to £2.42 for a car. That’s only 8p savings, right? Yes, but the real perk is that you never get a late fee because the system automatically deducts from your balance. It’s like having a railway smartcard, but for a river crossing.

Setting up an account takes about 4 minutes. I timed it. You’ll need your vehicle registration and a debit card. That’s it. Do it once, and you’ll never have to panic-pay at 11:59 PM again.