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Quanto si paga di pedaggio?

How much is the toll?

Pronunciation

'Pedaggio' — 'pe-DAD-jo'. Three syllables; 'gg' before 'i' gives a soft 'j' sound.

When to use it

Ask when the route involves a motorway (autostrada) and you want to know whether the toll is included in the fare or added separately.

What it means

'Si paga di' uses the impersonal 'si'. 'Pedaggio' is a motorway toll. In Italy, the toll cost is added to the taxi fare on top of the taximeter reading — it is not included in the base fare.

Variations

Il pedaggio è incluso nel prezzo?

Is the toll included in the price?

Direct question about whether the toll is bundled.

C'è l'autostrada nel percorso?

Is there a motorway in the route?

Checks before the toll arises whether a toll road is involved.

Posso pagare il pedaggio io?

Can I pay the toll myself?

Some passengers prefer to pay the toll booth directly.

Mini Dialogue

— Quanto si paga di pedaggio? — Tre euro e ottanta per l'uscita di Bergamo. — È a mio carico? — Sì, si aggiunge al tassametro.

— How much is the toll? — Three euros eighty for the Bergamo exit. — Is it charged to me? — Yes, it's added on top of the meter.

Cultural Note

Italy's 'autostrade' (motorways) have tolls ('pedaggi') paid at 'caselli' (toll booths). When a taxi uses a toll road, the cost is legally passed to the passenger in addition to the metered fare.