I'm renting a car in Germany and passing through Switzerland. Is there an extra charge for crossing the border? Is this something the car rental company charges? Is this the same as the highway toll I buy at the gas station ?

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：Cross-border fee is collected by the car agency, usually 20 euros or more. The highway fee is bought at the gas station on the Swiss border. The two codes are different.

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Swiss highway ticket can be bought at the Swiss customs on the border. Many gas stations don't have stock now. It is a must-pass for customs. You can park on the side of the road, go to the customs window to buy, 40CHF, one year.

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No, the expressway tolls in Switzerland need to be bought at gas stations or shops. The rental car companies charge cross-border insurance fees.

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