Manila to Cavite Toll Fee — CAVITEX (Kawit Exit)
Class 1₱127.00Cars, jeeps, vans, SUVs
Class 2—Buses, light trucks
Class 3—Heavy trucks
Route: Parañaque → Kawit
Manila to Cavite via CAVITEX is the SLEX-southbound shortcut for Bacoor, Kawit, Imus, and the Cavite coastal towns. Entry is at Parañaque (near MOA), exit at Kawit drops you onto Aguinaldo Highway.
Per-expressway breakdown (Class 1)
- CAVITEXParañaque → Kawit₱127.00
When to drive this route
CAVITEX southbound is heaviest weekday mornings (5 AM–8 AM, Cavite commuters into MM). The reverse is true late afternoons. Saturday Tagaytay overflow can also queue at the Kawit exit.
Where to exit
Kawit exit: Aguinaldo Highway south to Tagaytay; Bacoor for the urbanized Bacoor City; turn-around for Imus. Easytrip RFID throughout CAVITEX.
Plan your fuel cost too
Tolls are only one part of the trip budget. Combine this calculator with our live national fuel-price tracker or check diesel prices in Cavite. For more drive-cost guides, see the TipidGas blog.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Manila to Cavite toll fee?
- The total toll for a private car (Class 1) is shown above. Class 2 (buses, light trucks) is roughly 2× the Class 1 rate. Class 3 (heavy trucks) is roughly 3×. All fares already include the 12% VAT.
- What expressways are used on the Manila to Cavite route?
- CAVITEX. Plazas: Parañaque (entry) → Kawit (exit). Cross-expressway transitions are charged automatically — you only stop at the entry and exit plazas.
- Which RFID system do I need?
- Both Easytrip (NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX, CAVITEX, CALAX, Skyway) and Autosweep (SLEX, STAR, Skyway Stages 1–2) work end-to-end at all plazas. Top up before the trip — running out at a closed-system entry plaza is the most common pain point.
- How long does the drive take?
- Approximately 40–60 minutes for the 25 km drive, in clear traffic. Allow extra time for weekday morning rush hour at NLEX or SLEX, and for Sunday-afternoon return queues.
- Are these toll fees up to date?
- Yes. Fares come from the official Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) toll-rate matrices via the public expressway.ph API. The data is re-synced weekly.