European Motorway Vignettes 2026: Country-by-Country Comparison
Planning a European road trip? Several countries require a motorway vignette — a time-based road user charge tied to your registration plate. This guide compares all vignette countries in one place so you know exactly what to buy before you drive.
Quick Comparison Table
| Country | 7–10 days | 30 days | 60–90 days | Annual | Roads covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | — | — | — | €68 | Motorways only |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | €25 (10 d) | €34 | — | €115 | Motorways + expressways |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | €25 (10 d) | €31 | — | €120 | Motorways + expressways |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | €31 (7 d) | €49 | — | €135 | Motorways + expressways |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | €16 (7 d) | €24 | €36 (90 d) | €61 | Motorways + Class I roads |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | €10 (10 d) | €19.50 | €27 (60 d) | €75 | Motorways + national roads |
All prices include processing fee & tax. All systems are fully electronic — no windscreen sticker.
Switzerland
Switzerland has the simplest vignette system: one option only — the annual vignette. Valid from the moment of registration until 31 January of the following year.
| Option | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | €68 | Until 31 Jan 2027 |
- Covers: All motorways (green A-roads)
- Does not cover: Cantonal roads, mountain passes, city streets
- Enforcement: ANPR cameras at virtually every on-ramp
Read the full Swiss vignette guide →
Czech Republic
Three validity periods — the 10-day option is most popular with tourists making a single visit.
| Option | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Days | €25 | 10 consecutive days |
| 30 Days | €34 | 30 consecutive days |
| 12 Months | €115 | Full 12 months |
- Covers: All motorways (D-roads) + selected expressways
- Fine: up to €200 on-the-spot
Read the full Czech vignette guide →
Slovakia
Slovakia covers all motorways and expressways under one vignette. Prices are competitive and the network is well-maintained.
| Option | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Days | €25 | 10 consecutive days |
| 30 Days | €31 | 30 consecutive days |
| 12 Months | €120 | Full 12 months |
- Covers: All D-roads (motorways) and R-roads (expressways)
- Busy D1 Bratislava–Košice corridor requires the vignette
Read the full Slovakia vignette guide →
Slovenia
Slovenia’s 7-day option is perfect for transit travellers heading to Croatia. The A1 coastal motorway is strictly enforced.
| Option | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | €31 | 7 consecutive days |
| 30 Days | €49 | 30 consecutive days |
| Annual | €135 | Full year |
- Covers: All motorways (A-roads) + expressways (H-roads)
- Karavanke tunnel has a separate toll on top of the vignette
- Fine: €150–€800
Read the full Slovenia vignette guide →
Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s vignette covers more roads than just motorways — Class I national roads are included too. The most affordable annual vignette in Europe.
| Option | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | €16 | 7 consecutive days |
| 30 Days | €24 | 30 consecutive days |
| 3 Months | €36 | 90 consecutive days |
| Annual | €61 | Full year |
- Covers: Motorways + Class I national roads
- Fine: approx. €150
Read the full Bulgaria vignette guide →
Romania
Romania’s rovinietă covers the widest road network — both motorways and most national (DN) roads. Romania also has the lowest entry price in Europe at just €10 for 10 days.
| Option | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Days | €10 | 10 consecutive days |
| 30 Days | €19.50 | 30 consecutive days |
| 60 Days | €27 | 60 consecutive days |
| 12 Months | €75 | Full 12 months |
- Covers: Motorways + national roads (DN)
- Fine: approx. €100–€200
Read the full Romania vignette guide →
Which Vignettes Do You Need for Common Routes?
London / Amsterdam → Prague → Vienna
- 🇩🇪 Germany: No vignette (toll-free for passenger cars)
- 🇨🇿 Czech Republic: Yes — 10-day €25
- 🇦🇹 Austria: Yes — separate Austrian vignette
Vienna → Bratislava → Budapest
- 🇦🇹 Austria: Yes — Austrian vignette
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia: Yes — 10-day €25
- 🇭🇺 Hungary: Yes — separate e-matrica (see European Road Charges)
Vienna / Salzburg → Ljubljana → Split
- 🇦🇹 Austria: Yes — Austrian vignette
- 🇸🇮 Slovenia: Yes — 7-day €31 (+ Karavanke tunnel toll)
- 🇭🇷 Croatia: No vignette — per-journey tolls only
Warsaw / Kraków → Budapest → Bucharest
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia: Yes — 10-day €25 (if using D1)
- 🇷🇴 Romania: Yes — 10-day €10
Tips for Multi-Country Road Trips
Buy in advance: All vignettes allow a future start date. Purchase everything before you leave home — avoid queues and border uncertainty.
Register the correct plate: The vignette is plate-linked. A small typo means it won’t match. Double-check before confirming payment.
Keep confirmation emails: Your purchase confirmation is proof of compliance if there’s any camera dispute.
Check expiry in January: Swiss and Czech annual vignettes expire 31 January. Renew in early February.