What is the Czech E-Vignette?
The Czech e-vignette is a mandatory electronic toll permit for Czech motorways (dálnice, marked D) and selected expressways.
Fully digital — your plate is linked to a valid vignette in the SFDI database. Czech police use automated cameras for enforcement.
Available in three validity periods: 10 days, 30 days or 12 months.
Czech E-Vignette Prices 2026
Find current prices and all validity options directly on the official government portal:
open_in_new Check prices on official portal ↗Official government prices by vehicle type (2026)
Official prices are set in CZK; €1 ≈ 25 CZK (so the annual standard rate ≈ €103). EUR figures are approximate.
| Vehicle / fuel type | 1 day | 10 days | 30 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard fuel (petrol / diesel) | 230 CZK | 300 CZK | 480 CZK | 2,570 CZK |
| Biomethane Reduced eco rate (50%) | 110 CZK | 150 CZK | 240 CZK | 1,280 CZK |
| Natural gas — CNG / LNG LPG does NOT qualify for the discount | 110 CZK | 150 CZK | 240 CZK | 1,280 CZK |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) CO₂ emissions ≤ 50 g/km only | 50 CZK | 70 CZK | 120 CZK | 640 CZK |
| Fully electric (BEV) or hydrogen Exempt — but the plate must still be registered (apply for the exemption) | 0 CZK | 0 CZK | 0 CZK | 0 CZK |
- check_circle Standard petrol & diesel cars up to 3.5 t pay the full rate shown above.
- check_circle CNG, LNG and biomethane vehicles get a 50% discount (LPG is NOT eligible).
- check_circle Plug-in hybrids qualify for the reduced rate only if CO₂ emissions are ≤ 50 g/km.
- check_circle Fully electric (BEV) and hydrogen vehicles are exempt (0 CZK) — but you must still register the plate and apply for the exemption before driving, otherwise it counts as driving without a vignette.
- check_circle To drive a foreign electric/hydrogen car for free: register the exemption at edalnice.cz (choose the 0 CZK / exempt vehicle option) and upload proof the car is electric — usually the registration certificate (part II) showing the fuel/energy type. Czech-registered EVs are recognised automatically from the national vehicle register.
- check_circle Motorcycles do not need a vignette in the Czech Republic.
- check_circle The same prices apply to foreign-registered vehicles — there is no surcharge for non-Czech plates.
Source: edalnice.cz (Czech State Fund for Transport Infrastructure, SFDI) · Price list valid from 1 January 2026
Which Roads Require a Vignette?
Required on all motorways (dálnice) with blue "D" signs and expressways with blue "R" signs.
✗ Vignette required:
- • All D-numbered motorways
- • Designated R-numbered expressways
- • Prague outer ring road (D0 / R1 sections)
- • D1 Prague–Brno–Ostrava
✓ No vignette needed:
- • Regular national roads (class I, II, III)
- • Town and local streets
- • Non-designated expressways
- • Roads without vignette signs
When is no vignette required?
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
Exempt from vignette obligation
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Fully exempt
Motorcycles
All motorcycles exempt
Emergency vehicles
Police, ambulances, fire service
Vehicles with disability pass
Exempt with valid holder card
Military vehicles
Czech Armed Forces
Penalty for Missing Vignette
Up to CZK 20,000 (~€800) fine
Driving without a valid e-vignette can result in a fine of up to CZK 20,000 (~€800).
Enforcement via automated plate cameras at motorway entrances.
How to Register via Vignette Register
Enter vehicle details
Registration plate (with country code), vehicle type and country of registration.
Choose validity period and start date
Select 10 days (~€12.60), 30 days (~€19.50) or 12 months (~€101).
Enter personal details
Full name and email address.
Optionally add travel insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance from €2.30 per person per day.
Review and submit
Your vignette will be activated in the SFDI database.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a standard petrol or diesel car (up to 3.5 t) the official 2026 prices are: 1 day 230 CZK (~€9), 10 days 300 CZK (~€12), 30 days 480 CZK (~€19), and 1 year 2,570 CZK (~€103). Prices are set in Czech koruna (CZK) by the SFDI; the euro amounts are approximate.
Four validity periods are available: 1 day, 10 days, 30 days and 1 year (365 days). The 10-day vignette (300 CZK) is the most popular choice for tourists and transit drivers; the 1-day option (230 CZK) suits a quick single crossing.
The Czech Republic prices vignettes by powertrain. Fully electric (BEV) and hydrogen cars are exempt — 0 CZK — but the plate must still be registered and the exemption applied for. CNG, LNG and biomethane cars get a 50% discount (e.g. 1 year 1,280 CZK; LPG does not qualify). Plug-in hybrids with CO₂ emissions ≤ 50 g/km pay a reduced rate (1 year 640 CZK). Standard petrol/diesel cars pay the full rate (1 year 2,570 CZK).
Yes — fully electric (BEV) and hydrogen vehicles pay 0 CZK. However, the exemption is not automatic for foreign cars: you must register the licence plate in the official system and apply for the exemption before driving. If the plate is not registered, you can still be fined as if you had no vignette. Ordinary hybrids (HEV) without a plug get NO discount; only plug-in hybrids (PHEV) under 50 g/km CO₂ qualify for the reduced rate.
Go to the official portal edalnice.cz and choose the exempt / 0 CZK vehicle registration (not a paid vignette). Enter your licence plate and country of registration, then upload proof that the car is fully electric or hydrogen — normally the vehicle registration certificate (Part II) showing the fuel/energy type. Once approved, the plate is recorded as exempt in the SFDI system and you can use the motorways for free. Czech-registered electric cars are recognised automatically from the national vehicle register, so no application is needed. Do this BEFORE you drive — an unregistered electric car is treated the same as driving without a vignette.
No. Only motorways (dálnice, marked D) and some expressways require a vignette. Regular roads, city streets and most dual-carriageways are free. You do NOT need a vignette to drive within Prague on city roads, but the D0 Prague ring road and the motorways leading out of the city (D1, D5, D8, D10, D11) do require one.
No. Motorcycles are exempt from the Czech e-vignette. The vignette obligation applies to passenger cars and light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
No. In the Czech Republic the vignette covers the towing vehicle (up to 3.5 t) and the trailer or caravan is included — you do not buy a second vignette for the trailer, unlike in Switzerland. If the whole combination exceeds 3.5 t, electronic toll (Mýto/EETS box) applies instead of a vignette.
The Czech vignette has been fully electronic since 2021 — there is no sticker. You can buy it online at edalnice.cz before you travel, at self-service kiosks, or at some petrol stations and post offices near the border. Buying online in advance is the easiest option and your plate is active within minutes.
It is fully electronic (e-vignette / e-známka). Since 2021 there is no physical sticker to display — your registration is linked to your licence plate in the SFDI database and checked by cameras.
Validity starts on the date you choose during registration — you can select today or any future date, so it is easy to buy in advance. Once processed, the plate appears in the official database within minutes. The 1-year vignette runs for 365 consecutive days from your start date, not a calendar year.
Czech police and the Road Directorate (SFDI) use automated plate-recognition cameras and mobile scanners — there are no tollbooths. Driving without a valid e-vignette can result in a fine of up to CZK 20,000 (~€800). The fine for a missing exemption registration on an electric car can apply the same way.
Usually yes — cars rented inside the Czech Republic normally include a valid vignette, but always confirm with the rental company. A car rented in another country (e.g. Germany or Poland) will NOT have a Czech vignette, so you must register one before using Czech motorways.
Yes. You can verify the status of any plate in the official validation tool on edalnice.cz by entering the registration number. This shows the active period and remaining validity.
Yes. There is no surcharge for foreign-registered vehicles — a German, Polish or any EU/non-EU plate pays exactly the same government rate as a Czech car.