Where to Buy E-ZPass in Florida (2026): Stores, Locations & Online Options

You just moved to Florida, or maybe you’re driving down from up north, and you’re searching for an E-ZPass. Here’s the short answer: Florida doesn’t sell E-ZPass transponders because the state runs its own toll system. The great news? That system plugs directly into the national E-ZPass network, which means one Florida pass covers toll roads across 20+ states.

Florida offers two E-ZPass-compatible options: the SunPass PRO (statewide) and the E-PASS Uni (Central Florida focused). Both retail for $14.95, both work on every Florida toll road, and both work on E-ZPass roads from Maine to Texas. You can grab one today at Publix, CVS, AAA, a Turnpike service plaza, or online. Let’s break it all down.

First Things First: E-ZPass vs. SunPass vs. E-PASS

A lot of people arrive in Florida expecting to find E-ZPass at a store shelf. That’s not a thing here, and honestly, it’s not a problem either. Florida operates two of its own toll programs that are fully interoperable with the national E-ZPass network.

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) manages the statewide SunPass program. The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) manages E-PASS, which serves the Greater Orlando region, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, and Lake counties.

In practical terms, both passes work everywhere in Florida and everywhere E-ZPass is accepted. The difference mainly comes down to who manages your account and where the revenue goes. SunPass funds statewide FDOT projects, while E-PASS revenue stays in Central Florida infrastructure.

Already own an E-ZPass from another state? It works fine on Florida toll roads. Tolls are billed directly to your home account. That said, if you live here or visit regularly, getting a Florida-based pass makes life a whole lot easier.

SunPass PRO vs. E-PASS Uni: Which One Should You Get?

Both the SunPass PRO and E-PASS Uni are portable transponders that stick to your windshield with suction cups and move between vehicles with zero fuss. Here is a side-by-side comparison to help you decide:

The SunPass Mini at $4.99 is tempting, but here’s the thing: sticker transponders don’t work on E-ZPass roads outside of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. If you ever drive to Virginia, New York, or Texas, that sticker is useless. Spend the extra $10 and get the portable version.

One fun fact about the E-PASS Uni: CFX offers it in a matte black version specifically designed to blend into your windshield. If you drive a luxury car and hate the look of a white plastic box on your glass, the Uni Black is genuinely a nice touch.

Where to Buy SunPass PRO In-Store

Florida makes it pretty easy to walk in somewhere and walk out with a transponder. Here are your best options, from most convenient to most niche.

Publix Supermarkets

Publix is the gold standard for SunPass procurement in Florida. With over 800 locations statewide, there is almost certainly a Publix within a few miles of wherever you are right now. Find the transponder near the customer service desk or in the electronics aisle.

Publix also serves as a cash replenishment station for existing accounts, which is a genuinely valuable service for anyone who doesn’t have a credit card or prefers paying in cash. Buy the hardware and top up your balance in one trip.

CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens

Both chains carry the SunPass PRO at many Florida locations, typically near the photo counter or automotive section. Availability varies by store, so calling ahead saves a wasted trip. These are great if you’re already picking up a prescription and want to knock out both errands at once.

AAA Offices

AAA is an underrated option that most people overlook entirely. Florida AAA offices sell SunPass transponders and their staff are genuinely helpful if you have questions about toll road setup or account management. If you are already a member, start here.

Tax Collector Offices

This one surprises a lot of people. In several Florida counties, the local Tax Collector’s office sells SunPass PRO units directly. You can pick up your transponder while renewing your vehicle registration. Practical? Absolutely. Here are some participating counties:

Florida Turnpike Service Plazas

Already on the road and realizing you should have grabbed a pass three exits ago? No stress. Service plazas along Florida’s Turnpike stock both the SunPass PRO and Mini in their gift shops and convenience stores. Most run extended hours, and the Snapper Creek plaza in Miami-Dade is open 24 hours.

Florida Welcome Centers (For Out-of-State Drivers)

Driving into Florida from another state? SunPass transponders are available at Florida’s official Welcome Centers right at the state line. These are strategically placed so you can sort out your toll pass before you hit the first gantry.

• Interstate 10 (Pensacola): 16 miles west of Pensacola, serving traffic from Alabama and the western U.S.
• Interstate 75 (Jennings): 4 miles north of Jennings, near the Georgia border.
• Interstate 95 (Yulee): 7 miles north of Yulee, serving the Atlantic coast corridor.
• U.S. Highway 231 (Campbellton): Near the Alabama border, serving the Emerald Coast route.

Where to Buy the E-PASS Uni

The E-PASS Uni has a slightly different distribution model, leaning more heavily into digital channels and the Orlando area specifically.

Amazon

CFX’s best move was partnering with Amazon as a primary retail channel. You can order the E-PASS Uni on Amazon and get it delivered with Prime speed, which typically means two days or less. This is especially useful if you’re planning a Florida road trip and want everything sorted before you arrive.

The Amazon store carries a few versions worth knowing about:

• Uni White: The standard portable unit.
• Uni Black: Matte black casing designed to blend into the windshield.
• GatorPass (UF): University of Florida branded version.
• NolePass (FSU): Florida State University branded version.
• KnightPass (UCF): University of Central Florida branded version.

The college-branded versions are the same functional transponder, just with team spirit built in. Only on Amazon. lol

E-PASS Customer Service Center, Orlando

CFX operates a flagship walk-in service center in downtown Orlando at 525 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. This is the one-stop shop for the Greater Orlando area.

At this center you can pick up a Uni unit, resolve Pay By Plate invoices, replenish your account with cash or card, and get hands-on help with anything account-related. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm.

E-PASS Mobile App

The E-PASS Toll App (iOS and Android) lets you order a Uni, manage vehicles, and fund your account using Apple Pay or Google Pay. CFX typically ships within 48 hours of an app or web order, which is faster than SunPass’s 4 to 5 day window.

How to Buy SunPass Online

Ordering through SunPass.com is the smoothest option for most people. You set everything up before the device arrives and can manage your account from day one. Here is exactly how the process works:

1. Go to sunpass.com and choose your transponder type.
2. Create your account and enter your vehicle details (year, make, model, plate number).
3. Add a payment method and fund the minimum prepaid balance of $10.
4. Receive your transponder by mail in 4 to 5 business days.
5. Mount it properly and you are ready to go.

Prefer to call? SunPass customer service is available at 1-888-TOLL-FLA (1-888-865-5352). They handle phone orders and can answer account questions.

One important note: if you need a transponder urgently and can’t wait a week, skip the online order and head to Publix instead. Online is convenient, not instant.

Where the SunPass PRO and E-PASS Uni Actually Work

This is the part that makes a Florida toll pass genuinely worth the $14.95. Both the SunPass PRO and E-PASS Uni are accepted across the E-ZPass Interagency Group network, which covers the following states:

• Northeast: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont (limited), Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut (limited), New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
• Mid-Atlantic: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia.
• Midwest: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota.
• South: North Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
• Central States: Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
• Mountain/Other: Colorado (E-470 and express lanes), Michigan (Bay City bridges).

There is one interoperability quirk worth knowing. While your Florida SunPass PRO works on Texas toll roads, a TxTag from Texas will work on Florida’s Turnpike but will not work on CFX roads in Orlando. So a driver from Dallas using a TxTag can travel from Miami to Ocala just fine, but if they enter Orlando’s SR 408, they will get a Pay By Plate invoice. Florida passes don’t have this limitation.

Special Situation: Visiting Orlando and Renting a Car?

Orlando is probably the most toll-intensive driving destination in the entire country. Nearly every road in and out of the theme park corridor has a toll, and rental car companies’ built-in toll programs can cost upward of $15 per day. There is a much smarter option.

The Visitor Toll Pass at MCO

CFX offers a free temporary transponder specifically for rental car customers flying into Orlando International Airport. It’s called the Visitor Toll Pass and it genuinely saves you a lot of money.

• Download the Visitor Toll Pass app before or upon arrival.
• Pick up a physical hangtag from a designated kiosk in Terminal A, B, or C.
• Hang it from your rearview mirror. It gives you the lowest electronic toll rate on all Florida toll roads.
• Return the tag to an airport drop box before departure. Keep it and you get charged a $10 fee.

That’s it. Zero daily fee, lowest toll rates, no rental car surcharge. This one tip alone can save a family trip $50 to $100 in unnecessary toll charges over a week.

Using Your Own Transponder in a Rental Car

Already own a SunPass PRO or E-PASS Uni? You can use it in your rental car, but you need to do three things to avoid double billing:

• Mount it properly: The transponder must be physically attached to the windshield. Holding it up or leaving it in the glove box causes missed reads.
• Add the rental plate: Log into your app and add the rental car’s license plate number and state.
• Set rental period dates: Set an effective start and end date so charges only apply during your actual rental window.

SunPass Walk-In Service Centers

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise operates physical service centers across the state for account management, transponder replacement, and dispute resolution. These are especially useful if your transponder malfunctions or you need hands-on help.

The SunPass PRO carries a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase. If it malfunctions, request a replacement through the Transponders and Vehicles section of your account online. The SunPass Mini has a much shorter 45-day warranty given its low cost and adhesive nature.

Beyond Tolls: SunPass Plus Parking

Here’s something most people don’t realize until they’re already parked and confused: your SunPass PRO works for parking at major Florida airports. The transponder gets read on entry and exit, and the parking fee comes straight out of your prepaid toll balance.

Airports currently participating in SunPass Plus Parking include:

• Miami International (MIA)
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)
• Orlando International (MCO)
• Palm Beach International (PBI)
• Tampa International (TPA)

The SunPass PRO also works for event parking at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The E-PASS Uni covers parking at Port Canaveral’s Terminal 3 and the Brightline station at MCO. One pass, genuinely a lot of use cases.

Toll Rebate Programs Worth Knowing About

Most people don’t realize Florida runs actual rebate programs for frequent toll users. These aren’t huge amounts, but they add up over time for regular commuters.

• Card Sound Bridge (Monroe County): Make 28 trips in a calendar month and you automatically receive a 40% rebate.
• Sunshine Skyway (Tampa Bay): Vehicles with 3+ axles get a 10% rebate after hitting a 40-transaction threshold.
• CFX Volume Discounts: E-PASS and Uni users on Central Florida roads can save up to 25% monthly based on transaction frequency.

If you drive the same toll road every day for work, these programs are genuinely worth checking out. The savings aren’t life-changing, but getting a rebate for driving the same road you were already driving is always a nice surprise.

What Happens If You Skip the Transponder Altogether?

Florida completed its transition to All-Electronic Tolling (AET) in 2026. Cash lanes are completely gone. If you drive through a toll gantry without a transponder, the cameras photograph your plate and an invoice gets mailed to your registered address.

The financial argument for getting a pass is genuinely easy to make:

• Higher toll rates: Pay By Plate charges are typically double the electronic transponder rate.
• Monthly admin fees: FTE charges a $2.50 monthly administrative fee on Pay By Plate invoices. Transponder users pay zero.
• Registration holds: Unpaid Pay By Plate invoices can result in a hold on your vehicle registration or driver’s license renewal.

Do the math on a regular commute and a $14.95 transponder pays for itself within a couple of weeks. This is not a hard decision.

The Only Toll Advice You Actually Need

Florida’s toll system is more capable than most people give it credit for. For $14.95, you get a portable transponder that works on 20+ states worth of toll roads, pays for airport parking, qualifies you for rebate programs, and keeps you out of the Pay By Plate penalty cycle.

Here is the simplest summary possible:

• Need it today: Head to Publix, CVS, Walgreens, or a Turnpike service plaza and grab a SunPass PRO.
• Visiting Orlando from MCO: Get the free Visitor Toll Pass from CFX. Don’t pay the rental company’s toll fee.
• Want fastest online delivery: Order the E-PASS Uni on Amazon. 48-hour shipping and available in black.
• Planning ahead: Order online at sunpass.com and get it mailed within 4 to 5 business days.

Get the pass. Your future self, breezing through the toll lane at 65 mph while everyone else gets a surprise bill in the mail, will absolutely thank you.

Pavithra Vinoth

Pavithra Vinoth is the founder of nytollsinfo.com, where she simplifies U.S. toll systems through expert insights and custom-built calculators. Her research-driven tools help drivers avoid costly mistakes and make smarter car decisions.