How to save money on I-66 tolls — it's all about when you leave - WTOP Morning Headlines - Tuesday, July 17, 2018

New hour-by-hour breakdowns of average toll rates for the first six months show the lowest morning toll rates are before 6:30 a.m., with average prices paid quickly increasing after that. The breakdowns by time of day only tell part of the story though, since the rates also fluctuate significantly based on the day of the week. Find out more. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - July 17, 2018 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [How to save money on I-66 tolls — it's all about when you leave]( New hour-by-hour breakdowns of average toll rates for the first six months show the lowest morning toll rates are before 6:30 a.m., with average prices paid quickly increasing after that. The breakdowns by time of day only tell part of the story though, since the rates also fluctuate significantly based on the day of the week. Find out more. 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