Toll in Lithuania

What is a toll (requirement)?

Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. There is a so-called toll requirement. But what does this mean? For the use of many motorways and expressways as well as tunnels and bridges, toll fees are charged. The funds generated from tolls are, for example, invested in the road network. This ensures a smooth journey on your way to your holiday destination. The primary areas for investment are infrastructure, traffic management, road safety, and environmental protection measures.

• Infrastructure: Construction and maintenance of roads and motorways
• Road safety and traffic management: new technologies such as intelligent traffic systems or toll gantries
• Environmental protection: expansion of noise barriers or measures to reduce emissions

How are toll fees collected in Lithuania?

In Lithuania, tolls exist in the form of a vignette requirement for trucks, vans and buses. In addition, there is an environmental toll in the Curonian Spit and a city toll in Kaunas (and Vilnius).

Vignette requirement for commercial vehicles and buses

For commercial vehicles (vehicle classes N1–N3) and buses (M2–M3), a vignette is required on motorways and national roads. This means you need an electronic vignette, which you can purchase online. Cars and motorhomes are exempt from the vignette requirement as long as they are not registered in the vehicle classes mentioned above (commercial vehicles and buses).

Environmental toll in the Curonian Spit (Neringa)

Vehicles must pay an environmental protection fee (also called an environmental toll) when entering the Curonian Spit. Please note that this environmental toll applies to all vehicles, and the amount depends on the vehicle type and the travel period (20 June–20 August and 21 August–19 June). Vehicles are divided into the following categories:

• Motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecars: subject to toll year-round
• Passenger cars with up to 9 seats including the driver’s seat: subject to toll year-round
• Passenger cars with trailers: subject to toll year-round
• Motorhomes: subject to toll year-round
• Electric vehicles: exempt from toll from 21 August–19 June

Pure electric vehicles are temporarily exempt from the environmental protection fee (21 August–19 June). The environmental toll is paid once and can be paid at the Alksnynė checkpoint (with cash or bank card), online, or via app (Unipark).

City toll

Currently, the city toll applies to the two cities of Kaunas and Vilnius. However, additional cities in Lithuania are expected to follow in the coming years.

The city toll in Kaunas for the low-emission zone (Sumažintos taršos zona, STZ) in the old town of Kaunas applies to all vehicles (except motorcycles). The city toll is charged year-round and around the clock. You can pay the city toll at parking meters on site, online, or via app (Unipark or carOne). Fully electric vehicles and vehicles transporting people with disabilities may apply for an exemption from the city toll. You must apply for this exemption online.

In addition, a low-emission zone (Mažos taršos zona) exists in the old town of Vilnius. This zone has existed since January 2025, but no fee has been charged yet (as of 02 March 2026). This may change once the vehicles subject to payment are defined. Therefore, check before your trip whether a fee applies.

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FAQ about your trip to Lithuania

Is there a vignette requirement for cars in Lithuania?

No, cars and motorhomes generally do not require a vignette in Lithuania as long as they are not registered as commercial vehicles (N1–N3). However, additional fees may apply in certain areas, such as the Curonian Spit or environmental zones in cities.

Who needs a vignette in Lithuania?

An electronic vignette is mandatory for commercial vehicles (vehicle classes N1–N3) and buses (M2–M3). The vignette requirement applies on motorways and certain national roads and can be conveniently purchased online.

What is the environmental toll in the Curonian Spit?

An environmental protection fee is charged when entering the Curonian Spit (Neringa). This applies to all vehicle types. The amount of the fee depends on the vehicle class and the travel period (high or low season). Payment can be made on site, online, or via app.

Are electric vehicles exempt from the environmental toll?

Fully electric vehicles are exempt from the environmental toll in the Curonian Spit during the period from 21 August to 19 June. During the high season (20 June–20 August), however, electric vehicles must also pay a fee.

What is the city toll in Kaunas?

A city toll applies in the old town of Kaunas within the low-emission zone (STZ). This fee is charged year-round and around the clock for nearly all vehicles (except motorcycles). Payment is possible on site, online, or via app.

Is there a low-emission zone in Vilnius?

Yes, a low-emission zone (Mažos taršos zona) has existed in the old town of Vilnius since January 2025. Currently, no fee is charged (as of 02 March 2026). However, it is planned to define vehicles subject to payment in the future. Therefore, check the current status before starting your journey.

How can I pay the Lithuanian vignette or fees?

The electronic vignette for commercial vehicles can be purchased online. The environmental toll in the Curonian Spit and the city toll in Kaunas can be paid on site, online, or via app (e.g., Unipark or carOne).