Romania: Rovinieta to be tiered by Euro emissions standard from 1 October 2026, Romanian bridge toll abolished
From 1 October 2026, a new Rovinieta rate will apply in Romania for cars and motorhomes (Category A, up to 8 + 1 seats), based for the first time on the vehicle's Euro emission standard. At the same time, the Romanian bridge toll at the Danube bridges Fetești-Cernavodă and Giurgeni-Vadu Oii as well as at Giurgiu towards Bulgaria will be abolished. You will still have to pay at the Calafat-Vidin Danube bridge (cars €6, in both directions) and from Ruse to Giurgiu (charged by Bulgaria).
From September 2025 to the end of September 2026, the annual Rovinieta for cars cost 50 euros (previously 28 euros). With the new tiered structure taking effect on 1 October, the vignette will now also be differentiated by emissions class: vehicles with lower emissions will in future pay less than older diesel or petrol models.
The new Rovinieta rates for cars at a glance
According to Ordinul MTI 888/2026 (Monitorul Oficial No. 818 of 25.09.2026), the following rates including VAT will apply to cars (Category A) from 1 October 2026:
Electric vehicles: 228 Lei per year (approx. €42.70), 43 Lei for 30 days, 27 Lei for 10 days, 20 Lei per day
Euro 6: 254 Lei per year (approx. €47.57), 48 Lei for 30 days, 30 Lei for 10 days, 22 Lei per day
Euro 4 and Euro 5: 292 Lei per year (approx. €54.68), 55 Lei for 30 days, 35 Lei for 10 days, 26 Lei per day
Euro 3 or older: 330 Lei per year (approx. €61.80), 62 Lei for 30 days, 39 Lei for 10 days, 29 Lei per day
Bridge toll on the Danube to be abolished
Until now, travellers had to pay a separate bridge toll in addition to the Rovinieta at the two important Danube crossings at Fetești and Vadu Oii on the route towards the Black Sea. This fee will be abolished without replacement from 1 October 2026 – an advantage especially for travellers heading to the Romanian coast.
New system mainly affects trucks
For trucks (freight vehicles) over 3.5 tonnes, the previous time-based Rovinieta will be replaced on the same date by the new, distance-based toll system TollRo – part of Romania's reform commitments under the EU recovery plan PNRR. From 15 January 2027, the system is also set to be connected to the European interoperability system SETRE. For cars, motorhomes, as well as buses and other passenger transport vehicles, the classic Rovinieta will remain in place.
Rovinieta vignettes already purchased and still valid are not affected by the technical system changeover and do not need to be purchased again.
Romania toll at a glance
For cars, motorhomes, buses and goods vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the digital vignette requirement (Rovinieta) applies on the Romanian national road network, a flat amount for a fixed period. The price depends on the category and Euro class. Motorcycles are completely exempt from the toll requirement.
Since 1 October 2026, goods vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight pay the distance-based toll TollRo according to kilometres driven instead of the Rovinieta. In addition to the Rovinieta, a special toll now only applies at the Calafat-Vidin Danube Bridge; at the Ruse-Giurgiu Bridge, Bulgaria collects a toll in the direction of Romania.
All details on tolls in RomaniaThe 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.
- One flat rate, 8 countries
- Travel flexibly
- Termination directly in the administration
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant trip!
Whether you're heading to the Romanian Black Sea coast or through the Carpathians: with the right vignette for Romania, you're legally on the safe side.
Frequently asked questions about the new Rovinieta tiered pricing
The most important answers about the tariff change from 1 October 2026.
What changes for the Romanian Rovinieta on 1 October 2026?
How much does the annual Rovinieta cost depending on the Euro class?
Do I need to purchase my already bought Rovinieta again?
Does the new tiered pricing also apply to trucks and buses?
