Hi all,
I've just returned from my hols and I have checked my bank account and can advise on costs incurred for my route through Austria.
This is based on having to get a Go Box as my MH is 5200kgs.
You can work out the approximate cost of journeys on the ASFINAG web site but it can be a little confusing, so thought I'd post details on here as it may be of interest to others with a MH above 3.5t:
We travelled to Lake Garda in Jul/Aug'19 outbound via Gotthard Tunnel Switzerland and return via Innsbruck to Fussen Germany/home.
Peschiera del Garda to Innsbruck via Brenner Pass motorway
Innsbruck to Fussen via Fern Pass
I bought the Go Box at Castelrotto - Kastelruth services on the Italian motorway.
Take your log book and credit card with you to the petrol payment kiosk and be prepared to wait as the attendant fits you in between fuel paying motorists.
Questions asked include make and vehicle reg, number of axles and how much would you like to pre-load the go box with (minimum is EUR75)
I put EUR80 on it.
You then stick the box on your dash and it beeps when you go under the appropriate gantries.
Keep the receipt.
You can get the Go Box at Brenner services which is on the border, however, I thought I'd try the services beforehand and if there was an issue or I missed the turning, Brenner would be the last resort.
I'm glad I did as a lot of motorists where asking to buy a vignette and the kiosk guy was turning them away saying they had to purchase this at Brenner services. So would expect that it would have been busier there.
I returned mine at Nassereith services - again within the petrol payment kiosk/shop.
Fuel seemed cheaper in Austria and I think everyone stops to fill up as it was so busy.
This was the only occasion all holiday that I experienced a frosty reception as A) I was returning a Go box which takes a little time and probably doesn't make them any profit to sell and B) I didn't speak the local languages.
Eventually an English speaking chap came and sorted it out.
Take your Go Box and credit card with you.
They put the go box into a machine and the computer calculates what's been used. They refund the difference onto your credit card and tell you that it takes a few days to process/clear.
They refunded EUR33.11
Keep the receipt to check when home - plus it has the contact details on in case of issues.
Compared to visiting other countries I found the whole process to be a pain. Queuing, waiting to be served, tutting as I hadn't bought any fuel etc etc.
plus, because we went in peak season, parking at the said services was a bloody nightmare, but in fairness, we did travel on a Saturday.
So, travelling between Lake Garda to Fussen in Germany via Innsbruck with 5200kg motorhome:
Cost EUR80 = £74.54
refund EUR33.11 = £30.62
Actual cost EUR49.38 = £43.92
Non sterling transaction fees from credit card excluded.
As mentioned, you could probably calculate your approximate costs on their website but I feel it's always helpful for a first timer to look on hear and see what others experienced/ask questions.
I've just returned from my hols and I have checked my bank account and can advise on costs incurred for my route through Austria.
This is based on having to get a Go Box as my MH is 5200kgs.
You can work out the approximate cost of journeys on the ASFINAG web site but it can be a little confusing, so thought I'd post details on here as it may be of interest to others with a MH above 3.5t:
We travelled to Lake Garda in Jul/Aug'19 outbound via Gotthard Tunnel Switzerland and return via Innsbruck to Fussen Germany/home.
Peschiera del Garda to Innsbruck via Brenner Pass motorway
Innsbruck to Fussen via Fern Pass
I bought the Go Box at Castelrotto - Kastelruth services on the Italian motorway.
Take your log book and credit card with you to the petrol payment kiosk and be prepared to wait as the attendant fits you in between fuel paying motorists.
Questions asked include make and vehicle reg, number of axles and how much would you like to pre-load the go box with (minimum is EUR75)
I put EUR80 on it.
You then stick the box on your dash and it beeps when you go under the appropriate gantries.
Keep the receipt.
You can get the Go Box at Brenner services which is on the border, however, I thought I'd try the services beforehand and if there was an issue or I missed the turning, Brenner would be the last resort.
I'm glad I did as a lot of motorists where asking to buy a vignette and the kiosk guy was turning them away saying they had to purchase this at Brenner services. So would expect that it would have been busier there.
I returned mine at Nassereith services - again within the petrol payment kiosk/shop.
Fuel seemed cheaper in Austria and I think everyone stops to fill up as it was so busy.
This was the only occasion all holiday that I experienced a frosty reception as A) I was returning a Go box which takes a little time and probably doesn't make them any profit to sell and B) I didn't speak the local languages.
Eventually an English speaking chap came and sorted it out.
Take your Go Box and credit card with you.
They put the go box into a machine and the computer calculates what's been used. They refund the difference onto your credit card and tell you that it takes a few days to process/clear.
They refunded EUR33.11
Keep the receipt to check when home - plus it has the contact details on in case of issues.
Compared to visiting other countries I found the whole process to be a pain. Queuing, waiting to be served, tutting as I hadn't bought any fuel etc etc.
plus, because we went in peak season, parking at the said services was a bloody nightmare, but in fairness, we did travel on a Saturday.
So, travelling between Lake Garda to Fussen in Germany via Innsbruck with 5200kg motorhome:
Cost EUR80 = £74.54
refund EUR33.11 = £30.62
Actual cost EUR49.38 = £43.92
Non sterling transaction fees from credit card excluded.
As mentioned, you could probably calculate your approximate costs on their website but I feel it's always helpful for a first timer to look on hear and see what others experienced/ask questions.
