Europe's Toll Map 2026: 9 Vignette Countries, 20 Free
Of 48 European countries, 9 sell a vignette you must hold before the motorway, 15 bill by distance at booths and 20 charge passenger cars nothing at all.
Nine European countries require a vignette bought before you reach the motorway, 15 charge by distance at toll booths and 20 let passenger cars drive their motorways free.
The expensive mistake is arriving at a border assuming you can pay as you go. Nine European countries — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Moldova — require a time-based vignette that must already be valid when you join the motorway, and almost all of them now tie it to your number plate rather than a windscreen sticker. Another 15 charge by the kilometre at booths, where Paris to Nice comes to roughly EUR 80, and 20 let cars use their motorways free, Germany included. The tables below give each country’s system and its current prices. The penalties are worth reading before the prices: Bulgaria settles an unpaid passage for EUR 46.50, Switzerland takes CHF 200 plus the vignette, Slovenia EUR 300, and Hungary turns it into a surcharge of HUF 27,790 — or HUF 95,730 if you leave it past 60 days.
Key Findings
- 48 European countries covered in our toll road database
- 9 countries use vignette systems (pre-paid stickers or e-vignettes)
- 15 countries charge distance-based tolls at booth or barrier
- 20 countries offer toll-free motorways for passenger cars
Vignette Countries
A vignette is a time-based road tax — you buy it for a set period and can use the motorway network freely. Most have gone fully digital.
| Country | Vignette Name | Prices (2026) | Digital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Autobahn-Vignette | 1-day: €9.60, 10-day: €12.80, 2-month: €32.00, annual: €106.80 | Yes |
| Bulgaria | e-Vignette | weekend: EUR 6.60 7-day: EUR 10.00 30-day: EUR 19.90 annual: EUR 64.50 | Yes |
| Czechia | Dálniční známka | 1-day: CZK 230, 10-day: CZK 300, 30-day: CZK 480, annual: CZK 2,570 | Yes |
| Hungary | e-Matrica | 1-day: HUF 5,550, 10-day: HUF 6,900, monthly: HUF 11,170, annual: HUF 61,760 | Yes |
| Moldova | Vinieta | 7-day: €4, 15-day: €8, 30-day: €16, 90-day: €45, 180-day: €85 | Yes |
| Romania | Rovinieta | From 1 Oct 2026, car by Euro class (VI / IV-V / III-0): 1-day: 22/26/29 lei, 30-day: 48/55/62 lei, 12-month: 254/292/330 lei | Yes |
| Slovakia | e-Známka | 1-day: €8.10, 10-day: €10.80, 30-day: €17.10, 365-day: €90.00 | Yes |
| Slovenia | e-Vinjeta | 7-day: €16, monthly: €32, annual: €117.50 | Yes |
| Switzerland | Autobahnvignette | annual: CHF 40 | Yes |
Distance-Based Toll Countries
These countries charge based on the distance you drive, collected via toll booths, barriers, or electronic systems.
| Country | System Type | Example Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | Electronic distance-based tolls | Minsk → Brest (M1): ~BYN 15 (~€4), Minsk → Gomel (M5): ~BYN 10 (~€3) |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Distance-based toll stations | Sarajevo → Zenica (A1): ~BAM 6 (~€3), Sarajevo → Mostar (planned): ~BAM 15 (~€8) |
| Croatia | Distance-based toll stations | Zagreb → Split: ~€25, Zagreb → Dubrovnik: ~€35 |
| France | Distance-based toll booths | Paris → Lyon: ~€35, Paris → Nice: ~€80, Paris → Bordeaux: ~€55 |
| Greece | Distance-based toll stations | Athens → Thessaloniki: ~€30, Athens → Patras: ~€15 |
| Ireland | Point tolls on selected motorways | M50 (Dublin): €3.30 (car, electronic), M1 (Drogheda bypass): €2.00, M4 (Kilcock-Enfield): €3.10 |
| Italy | Distance-based toll booths | Milan → Rome: ~€40, Rome → Naples: ~€20, Milan → Venice: ~€25 |
| Kazakhstan | Distance-based toll stations on selected highways | Nur-Sultan → Almaty (M-36): ~₸1,500 (~€3), Almaty → Shymkent (M-39): ~₸1,200 (~€2.50) |
| Montenegro | Tunnel and motorway tolls | Sozina tunnel: €3.50, Bar-Boljare motorway (sections): €2-5 |
| North Macedonia | Distance-based toll stations | Skopje → Ohrid: ~MKD 200 (~€3), Skopje → Gevgelija (Greek border): ~MKD 180 (~€3) |
| Poland | E-toll system (distance-based) + concession toll booths | Warsaw → Kraków (A4): ~€15, Wrocław → Katowice (A4): ~€8 |
| Portugal | Distance-based + electronic-only | Lisbon → Porto: ~€25, Algarve (A22): ~€15 |
| Serbia | Distance-based toll stations | Belgrade → Niš: ~RSD 1,050 (~€9), Belgrade → Novi Sad: ~RSD 380 (~€3) |
| Spain | Mix of toll and toll-free motorways | Barcelona → Valencia: ~€35, Bilbao → Málaga: mostly free |
| Turkey | Distance-based electronic + bridge tolls | Istanbul → Ankara: ~₺350 (~€10), Osmangazi Bridge: ~₺450 (~€13), Istanbul bridges: ~₺75 (~€2) |
Toll-Free Countries
These countries do not charge passenger cars for motorway use:
- Albania: No tolls on any roads currently. The A2 motorway (Tirana-Durrës) and other highways are free. Future toll plans under consideration for new motorway sections.
- Andorra: No tolls in Andorra. The CG-1 (main road) is free. However, Cadí Tunnel from Spain charges ~€12 one-way. French N-roads to Andorra are also toll-free.
- Armenia: No tolls or vignettes on any roads. All highways including the M1 (Yerevan-Gyumri) and M2 (Yerevan-Sevan-Georgian border) are free. Road conditions vary in mountainous areas.
- Azerbaijan: No tolls for passenger cars. All roads including the M1 motorway (Baku-Ganja-Georgian border) are free. Modern motorway network around Baku recently expanded.
- Belgium: No tolls for passenger cars. Liefkenshoektunnel near Antwerp: €6. Trucks pay distance-based toll via OBU (Viapass)
- Cyprus: No tolls on any roads. All motorways (A1-A9) are free to use. Compact island size means short driving distances.
- Estonia: No tolls or vignettes for any vehicles. All roads including motorways are free to use.
- Finland: No tolls or vignettes for passenger cars. All motorways and highways are free to use. Only one toll tunnel existed historically (Kustavi) but is no longer operational.
- Georgia: No tolls for passenger cars on any roads. All highways including the East-West Highway (E60) are free. Truck tolls may apply on future motorway sections under EU-funded development.
- Germany: No tolls or vignettes for passenger cars. Trucks >7.5t pay per-km via Toll Collect OBU. Some tunnels have separate charges (Herren/Warnow tunnel: ~€6)
- Kosovo: No tolls on any roads. The R7 motorway (Pristina-Albania border) and R6 (Pristina-North Macedonia border) are free to use.
- Latvia: No tolls or vignettes for passenger cars. All roads are free. Trucks over 3.5t pay a user charge via vignette system (LV e-vignette).
- Liechtenstein: No tolls within Liechtenstein. The country is only 160km² — driving north to south takes ~30 minutes. Swiss vignette NOT required for transit through Liechtenstein.
- Lithuania: No tolls or vignettes for passenger cars. All roads including the A1 (Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipėda) are free. Truck road user charges apply via vignette.
- Luxembourg: No tolls or vignettes for any vehicles
- Malta: No tolls on any roads. The island is very small (27km × 15km) with no motorways. All roads are free to use.
- Monaco: No tolls within Monaco. The principality is only 2km² — driving through takes minutes. French autoroute tolls apply when approaching via A8 from Nice or Italy.
- Netherlands: No motorway tolls. Two tunnel tolls: Westerscheldetunnel (€5.70) and Kiltunnel (€2.25)
- San Marino: No tolls within San Marino. The microstate is only 61km² with no motorways. Italian toll roads (A14) are nearby for access.
- Ukraine: No tolls or vignettes for any vehicles. All roads including motorways are free. Road conditions vary significantly. Note: check travel advisories before driving due to ongoing conflict.
Tips for Saving on European Tolls
- Buy vignettes online before arrival — digital vignettes in Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria are sold on official sites and linked to the plate. Austria’s digital vignette is the only one sold exclusively that way from 2027, when the sticker is withdrawn.
- Use free alternatives — national roads (N-roads, B-roads) run parallel to many toll motorways, adding time but saving money.
- Get a transponder for frequent crossings — Telepass (Italy), Via Verde (Portugal), and BroBizz (Scandinavia) speed up passage and sometimes offer discounts.
- Check for multi-country passes — some transponders work across borders (Telepass covers Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia).
Related Tools & Guides
- Toll Road Guide — interactive toll information
- Road Trip Cost Calculator — estimate total journey costs
- Fuel Prices in Europe — compare petrol and diesel prices
- Vignette Countries — detailed vignette guide
Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Figures previously published in leva were converted at the fixed statutory rate of 1.95583 leva to the euro.
Bulgarian e-vignette prices here are the tariff valid from 1 August 2026 for vehicles up to 3.5 t, published by bgtoll.bg: weekend EUR 6.60, 1 day EUR 5.30, 7 days EUR 10.00, 30 days EUR 19.90, 3 months EUR 35.90, annual EUR 64.50. Driving without one is settled with a compensatory fee of EUR 46.50.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Moldova use vignette systems for passenger cars.
Yes, Germany does not charge tolls or vignettes for passenger cars. Only trucks over 7.5 tonnes pay distance-based tolls.
Most toll booths accept major credit cards. However, some older systems in Southern and Eastern Europe may still require cash. Vignettes can usually be purchased online by card.
It varies by an order of magnitude. Hungary settles an unpaid passage as a surcharge of HUF 27,790 within 60 days or HUF 95,730 after; Slovenia charges EUR 300; Switzerland takes CHF 200 plus the CHF 40 vignette; Bulgaria settles it with a compensatory fee of EUR 46.50; and Czechia's ceiling is CZK 20,000.
It depends on the country and the model. A ten-day Austrian vignette is EUR 12.80 and a ten-day Czech one CZK 300, which is trivial against distance tolls — Paris to Nice on French autoroutes comes to roughly EUR 80. Switzerland is the outlier: CHF 40 buys the only option there is, an annual vignette.
Norway offers 50% toll reduction for EVs. Some countries offer exemptions or reduced rates for zero-emission vehicles, but this is not yet standard across Europe.