Cash tolls between Miami - Orlando

Question

Can anyone kindly confirm if I can pay tolls with cash / exact coins all the way from Miami airport to Orlando?

Answer

Driving from Miami to Orlando mostly involves using Florida’s Turnpike, which is a toll road system. Here’s the current situation regarding toll payment:

Cash Tolls:

Florida has been moving toward electronic tolling over the last several years. While some toll plazas still accept cash, many sections of Florida’s Turnpike are now cashless, meaning you cannot pay with cash or coins at certain points. Instead, drivers need either a SunPass transponder or the license plate billing system (Toll-By-Plate), where the toll is billed to the vehicle’s registered owner.

On the Miami to Orlando route via Florida’s Turnpike, the majority of tolls are electronic/cashless. Traditional cash lanes exist only in very limited areas, mostly near local exits or smaller toll roads.
Exact coins are generally not accepted on most major turnpike sections. Even if a cash lane exists, many drivers find it more convenient to use a SunPass or rental car toll program.
If your rental car doesn’t have a SunPass, the rental company usually offers a toll program that allows you to drive through tolls without worrying about cash; fees are billed automatically.

Options for Paying Tolls:

SunPass: Prepaid transponder works on all Florida toll roads, including Turnpike sections between Miami and Orlando. The easiest and cheapest method.
Rental Car Toll Programs: Most major rental companies offer a toll pass option for an extra daily fee. The car is billed automatically for each toll you pass.
Toll-By-Plate: If you don’t have SunPass, the Turnpike records your license plate and mails a bill to the registered owner. Note that rental companies may charge an additional administrative fee.

Practical Tip: If your goal is to avoid extra fees and ensure smooth travel, using SunPass (or the rental car’s toll program) is strongly recommended. Trying to pay cash along the way is mostly not feasible between Miami and Orlando.

Summary: You cannot reliably pay cash or exact coins all the way from Miami Airport to Orlando on the Turnpike. Use SunPass, rental toll program, or expect Toll-By-Plate charges.

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