Czech Republic: Vignette prices to be frozen in 2027 – Senate approval still pending
The Czech Chamber of Deputies (Poslanecká sněmovna) approved a bill on 23 September 2026 in its third reading that is intended to abolish the automatic annual price increase of the electronic motorway vignette (dálniční známka). If the Senate also approves it, vignette prices will remain frozen at 2026 levels in 2027 as well.
However, the reform has not yet been finally adopted: next, the Senate must decide on the bill, after which it must be signed by the Czech President. The Senate's approval is still pending. The planned effective date for the frozen prices is 1 January 2027.
What exactly will change?
If the price freeze goes ahead, the same rates will apply in 2027 as currently in 2026: the annual vignette will still cost 2,570 CZK, the 30-day vignette 480 CZK, the 10-day vignette 300 CZK, and the daily vignette 230 CZK. Without the reform, the automatic link to consumer prices would have led to an increase in 2027 as well.
In addition, the validity of the daily vignette is set to change from 2027: instead of being valid only until midnight on the day of purchase as before, it will in future be valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase – a noticeable advantage for anyone crossing the border only in the late afternoon or evening.
| Vignettentyp | Preis 2026 | Preis 2027 (geplant) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tagesvignette | 230 Kč (ca. 9,50 €) | 230 Kč (ca. 9,50 €) | Unverändert |
| 10-Tage-Vignette | 300 Kč (ca. 12,40 €) | 300 Kč (ca. 12,40 €) | Unverändert |
| 30-Tage-Vignette | 480 Kč (ca. 19,80 €) | 480 Kč (ca. 19,80 €) | Unverändert |
| Jahresvignette | 2.570 Kč (ca. 106,20 €) | 2.570 Kč (ca. 106,20 €) | Unverändert |
The previous automatic price adjustment in line with inflation was introduced by the previous government. The current Czech government wants to provide drivers with noticeable financial relief by freezing vignette prices, as far as the further legislative process allows.
Czechia toll at a glance
For cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t gross weight, the digital vignette requirement applies on motorways (D-roads). It is a flat fee for a fixed period. Motorcycles and trikes are exempt from the vignette requirement.
For trucks, buses and motorhomes over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the distance-based toll applies instead, charged via the electronic, satellite-based toll system MYTO CZ with an on-board unit (OBU); the rates are based on distance, vehicle category, number of axles, and EURO and CO₂ class. Not relevant for most car travelers. There is no separate special toll in the Czech Republic.
All details on tolls in CzechiaThe vignette flat rate explained
With our vignette flat rate, you save yourself the hassle of buying individually for each trip: for just 12,80 €* per month, it covers the included vignettes in 8 European countries. For each trip, simply select the appropriate vignette, and the toll fee is then already covered by your flat rate. You are not tied to any single country.
*Official Czech vignette fee (10-day vignette, category 1, as of 01/2026): 300 CZK (approx. 12.40 €), full coverage of the vignette fee by DMC, flat price (per calendar month): 12,80 €, notice period 0 days.
- One flat rate, 8 countries
- Travel flexibly
- Termination directly in the administration
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
Whether the frozen prices will actually apply from 1 January 2027 still depends on approval from the Senate – we will keep you updated here. You can find everything about the vignette requirement in the Czech Republic on our Czech Republic overview page. Anyone currently travelling on the D5 towards Germany will find additional information in our article on the lane narrowing near Rozvadov. If you have any questions, you can reach us at any time by email.
Frequently asked questions about the Czech vignette price reform
The most important answers about the planned freezing of vignette prices from 2027.
From when are the frozen vignette prices supposed to apply?
If the bill passes the Senate and the President as planned, the frozen prices are set to apply from January 1, 2027.
How much does the annual vignette for the Czech Republic currently cost?
What changes with the day vignette?
Has the draft law already been finally passed?
