Vignette Calculator 2026 — Which Sticker You Need and What It Costs
Pick your countries and dates: get the vignette you need, the price from our verified toll dataset and where to buy it before the border. Prices re-checked 6 September 2026.
Eight European countries require a motorway vignette sticker for standard cars. Austria's e-Vignette costs €12.80 for 10 days. Switzerland requires an annual vignette only (CHF 40). Slovenia offers a 7-day option for €15. Use the tool below to check exact prices and validity options.
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European Motorway Vignette Calculator
Eight European countries make you buy a vignette — a prepaid motorway sticker or e-vignette — before you use their motorways. The calculator above shows the exact price for each validity option (short-term vs annual) so you don’t overpay or, worse, get caught without one.
Worked Example: a week in Austria
For a week-long trip in Austria you want the 10-day e-Vignette at €12.80 — not the €106.80 annual one. Driving the Autobahn without a valid vignette is a fine of up to €240, checked automatically by camera.
| Austrian vignette option | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 10-day | €12.80 | A short holiday or transit |
| 2-month | €32.00 | A longer stay |
| Annual | €106.80 | Living there / frequent trips |
| No vignette | fine up to €240 | Never worth the risk |
The trap most tourists fall into is buying the annual sticker by default, or assuming a rental car already has one. Switzerland is the opposite case — it sells only an annual vignette (CHF 40, about €46), so even a one-day crossing costs the full year. Pick your country above for its exact options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania require a vignette for motorway driving. Serbia and North Macedonia also use vignette systems. Germany, France, Spain, Italy, UK and most other European countries do NOT require vignettes (they use toll booths or are free).
Yes, most countries sell vignettes at petrol stations near the border and at major service areas. Austria and Czech Republic also offer electronic vignettes (e-vignettes) which can be purchased online before your trip — strongly recommended to avoid queues.
Fines vary by country. Austria fines up to EUR 240 for no vignette. Czech Republic fines CZK 5,000–10,000. Switzerland: CHF 200. These are strictly enforced with automatic cameras checking number plates. There is no on-the-spot option to pay and continue — you may also have the vehicle impounded.
Yes, the Austrian Vignette covers all Autobahn and Schnellstrasse (motorway and expressway) sections, except for a few toll roads that charge separately (e.g., Brenner Motorway, Arlberg Tunnel, Grossglockner).
The Swiss vignette (Autobahnvignette) covers all National Roads (Nationalstrassen) in Switzerland. It is an annual-only option — there is no short-term vignette. It costs CHF 40 (around EUR 46) and is valid from December 1 of the previous year to January 31 of the following year.
It depends on the country. In Austria and Switzerland, motorcycles require the same vignette as cars. In the Czech Republic, motorcycles require a vignette. In some countries, motorcycle rates may differ. Always check before you ride.