Romania Vignette (Rovinieta) 2026: Complete Guide
Romania’s road user charge is known as the rovinietă — a vignette required for all passenger vehicles using the national road network, including motorways, national roads (drumuri naționale) and expressways.
Key Facts
- Romanian name: Rovinietă
- Applies to: Motorways (A-roads), national roads (DN), and expressways
- System: Fully electronic — plate-registered, no windscreen sticker
- Issuing authority: CNAIR (National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration)
Vignette Prices 2026
Passenger car
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 Days | €18 |
| 30 Days | €21.50 |
| 60 Days | €27 |
| 12 Months | €75 |
Freight / commercial vehicle
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 Days | €25.50 |
| 30 Days | €33.50 |
| 60 Days | €46 |
| 12 Months | €125 |
Prices shown are all-inclusive. The official government fee (CNAIR) for a passenger car is €6 (10d), €9.50 (30d), €15 (60d) or €50 (12 months). Registration through Vignette Express includes secure online processing and instant activation in the CNAIR database.
Which Roads Require the Rovinietă?
Motorways (Autostrăzi):
- A1 — Bucharest to Pitești, Sibiu and Timișoara
- A2 — Bucharest to Constanța (Black Sea coast)
- A3 — Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca
- A4 — Cernavodă to Constanța
National roads (DN): Most major inter-city routes outside urban areas also require the vignette.
How to Buy the Romanian Vignette Online
- Visit vignetteregister.com/romania/register
- Enter your registration plate
- Select vehicle type, validity and start date
- Complete payment securely by card
- Your rovinietă is registered in the CNAIR database immediately
Fines for Missing the Vignette
- Standard fine: RON 500–1,000 (approx. €100–€200)
- Enforcement by traffic police (Poliția Rutieră) and CNAIR inspection teams
- Foreign vehicles checked at border crossings and on major motorways
Practical Tips
Bucharest to Black Sea: The A2 motorway requires the vignette for its full length.
Budapest to Bucharest: Crossing from Hungary via Borș — have your vignette ready before the border.
Romania to Bulgaria: Both countries require their own vignettes — purchase both in advance.
FAQ
Is the rovinietă the same as a toll? No. The rovinietă is a time-based charge. Some bridges charge separate tolls on top.
Does the vignette cover all roads? Motorways, expressways and national roads (DN). Municipal and county roads (DJ) are free.
Is there a different price for freight vehicles? Yes — commercial vehicles pay higher government fees and are a separate product category.