Shock for drivers: Vignettes to increase by 30% starting August 1, 2026

25.06.2026 | Transport and communications

The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works proposes a 30% increase in vignette prices starting August 2026. Learn the new rates for annual, monthly, and weekend vignettes and how the funds will be spent.

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New vignette prices starting August 2026

The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW) has published a draft for public consultation, proposing a 30% increase in vignette prices. The change is expected to come into effect on August 1, 2026.

The increase aims to secure funds for urgent repairs of class III roads and to improve road safety.

How the prices are changing (in EUR)?

What will the funds be used for?

According to the MRDPW, the expected additional revenue of over 20 million EUR in 2026 will be invested in:

The Ministry emphasizes that the choice of the August 1 date is intended to shift part of the fiscal burden onto foreign transit drivers, given the high traffic during the summer season.