EPass vs SunPass: Which Florida Toll Transponder Saves More Money?
EPass is Florida’s Central Florida Expressway Authority transponder; SunPass is Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise transponder. Both pay tolls statewide, but EPass also works in Georgia and North Carolina, while SunPass Pro adds 19 eastern states.
Drivers mix them up because every Florida toll plaza displays both logos, the stickers look alike, and rental cars often hand you whichever unit is in the glovebox. The confusion costs money when out-of-state surcharges hit the wrong account.
Key Differences
EPass sticker is free, SunPass Mini costs $4.99. SunPass Pro is $14.95 and covers 19 states; EPass Xtra costs $18 and covers GA, NC plus 17 others. Toll discounts are identical in Florida, so savings come from where else you drive.
Which One Should You Choose?
If you only drive in Florida, grab the free EPass sticker. If you vacation up the East Coast or haul a trailer, the SunPass Pro gives the biggest multi-state value. Check your route map before the sticker sticks.
Can I use EPass in a rental car?
Yes. Peel your personal sticker, stick it on the windshield, and remove it at return—no extra fees.
Do both transponders work on Florida’s toll-by-plate roads?
Yes, but without a transponder you’ll pay the higher “TOLL-BY-PLATE” rate—sometimes 25% more.