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Bulgaria: Highway vignette 30 percent more expensive since August 1, 2026

Last updated: 20.09.2026 Reading time: 2 Minutes
from Michelle Albrecht
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Anyone traveling through Bulgaria by car has been paying significantly more for the motorway vignette (Bulgarian: vinetka) since August 1, 2026: The Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works has raised prices across the board by 30 percent. The annual vignette for cars now costs 64.50 euros instead of the previous 49.60 euros.

The increase is justified by the poor condition of many Bulgarian second- and third-class roads, as well as the need for investment in modern traffic management systems and lighting. The additional annual revenue of over 48 million euros is to be used specifically for repairs to lower-category roads and for the modernization of toll systems.

These are the new prices for cars

For cars and other category B vehicles (up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight), the following vignette prices apply as of August 1, 2026: The annual vignette costs 64.50 euros (previously 49.60 euros), the quarterly vignette 35.90 euros (previously 27.61 euros), the monthly vignette 19.90 euros (previously 15.34 euros), the weekly vignette 10.00 euros (previously 7.67 euros), the weekend vignette 6.60 euros (previously 5.11 euros), and the daily vignette 5.30 euros (previously 4.09 euros).

Customers who obtain their Bulgaria vignette through the Europamaut flat rate don't need to worry about the price increase: The monthly flat-rate fee remains unchanged, regardless of how often the official Bulgarian vignette prices change. All details about the 7-day vignette for Bulgaria can be found on the flat-rate page for Bulgaria.

Maut in Bulgarien auf einen Blick

Für Pkw und Wohnmobile bis 3,5 t zGG gilt auf Autobahnen und Schnellstraßen die digitale Vignettenpflicht – ein Pauschalbetrag für einen festen Zeitraum. Motorräder sind von der Vignettenpflicht befreit.

Für Lkw und Busse über 3,5 t zGG gilt stattdessen die streckenbezogene Maut, deren Höhe unter anderem von der Streckenlänge, Achszahl und Emissionsklasse abhängt. Wohnmobile bleiben davon ausgenommen und benötigen auch über 3,5 t zGG nur die Vignette. Zusätzlich fällt bei bestimmten Donau-Überquerungen (z. B. Brücken, Fähren) eine gesonderte Sondermaut an – unabhängig vom sonstigen Mautprodukt.

Alle Details zur Maut in Bulgarien

Die Vignetten-Flatrate erklärt

Mit unserer Vignetten-Flatrate sparen Sie sich den Einzelkauf für jede Fahrt: Für nur 12,80 €* im Monat deckt sie das Vignetten-Angebot fast aller europäischen Länder ab. Für jede Fahrt wählen Sie einfach die passende Vignette aus – die Mautgebühr ist dann bereits durch Ihre Flatrate abgedeckt. Sie sind dabei an kein einzelnes Land gebunden und können die Flatrate jederzeit über Ihre Verwaltung kündigen.

*Offizielle bulgarische Vignettengebühr (7-Tage-Vignette, Kategorie B, Stand 2026): 10,00 €, volle Kostenübernahme der Vignettengebühr durch DMC, Pauschalpreis (pro Kalendermonat): 12,80 €, Kündigungsfrist 0 Tage.

  • Eine Flatrate, 8 Länder
  • Flexibel reisen
  • Jederzeit über die Verwaltung kündbar

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!

Planning a trip to Bulgaria, perhaps to the Black Sea coast or the mountain regions around Bansko? You'll find all the details on vehicle categories and validity in our guide to the toll in Bulgaria. Vignette prices are also rising in Hungary at the turn of the year 2027 – we'll keep you up to date on all European vignette countries. If you have any questions, you can reach us at any time by email.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Bulgarian vignette price increase 2026

The most important answers about the new vinetka prices since August 2026.

Since when have the new Bulgarian vignette prices been in effect?

The prices for the Bulgarian motorway vignette (vinetka), which are 30 percent higher, have been in effect since August 1, 2026.

Do I have to pay more now as a Europe Toll flat-rate customer?

Why were the Bulgarian vignette prices increased?

How much does the Bulgarian annual vignette cost now?

Michelle Albrecht
Michelle Albrecht
Hello, I’m Michelle, a writer through and through. As a copywriter, I’ve had the privilege of turning my passion into a career. I also channel my creativity into my own books, where I can truly let my imagination roam free. Ever since spending six unforgettable months in Australia, my love for travel has grown even deeper, something I didn’t think was possible. That’s why I’m especially delighted to share inspiring tips and ideas with my readers for their own future adventures.