Toll in Lithuania
What is a toll (obligation)?
Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. There is a so-called toll obligation. But what does that mean? For the use of many motorways and expressways as well as tunnels and bridges, so-called toll fees are charged. The money collected through the toll is invested in, for example, the road network. This ensures a smooth journey on your way to your holiday. The primary areas of investment are infrastructure, traffic management and road safety, as well as 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 bridges
Environmental protection: expansion of noise barriers or measures to reduce exhaust emissions
How is the toll charged in Lithuania?
In Lithuania, there is a toll obligation in the form of a vignette requirement for trucks, vans and buses. There is also an environmental toll in the Curonian Spit, and a city toll is charged in Kaunas (and Vilnius).
Vignette requirement for commercial vehicles and buses
For commercial vehicles (vehicle class N1–N3) and buses (M2–M3), the vignette requirement applies 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 environmental toll) to enter the Curonian Spit. Please note that the environmental toll applies to all vehicles and the amount of the environmental toll depends on the vehicle type as well as the time of travel (20.06–20.08 and 21.08–19.06). Vehicles are divided into the following classes:
Motorcycle and motorcycle with sidecar: toll applies all year round
Cars with up to 9 seats including the driver's seat: toll applies all year round
Cars including trailer: toll applies all year round
Motorhome: toll applies all year round
Electric vehicles: exempt from the toll from 21.08–19.06
Pure electric vehicles are temporarily exempt (21.08–19.06) from the environmental protection fee. 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
So far, the city toll covers the two cities of Kaunas and Vilnius. However, further cities in Lithuania are expected to follow in the coming years.
The city toll in Kaunas for the reduced emission zone (Sumažintos taršos zona, abbreviated: STZ) in the old town of Kaunas applies to all vehicles (except motorcycles). The city toll is charged all year round and around the clock. You can pay the city toll on site at the parking meter, online or via app (Unipark or carOne). For pure electric cars and vehicles transporting people with disabilities, there is the option to be exempted from the city toll. You must apply for this exemption online.
In addition, there is a low-emission zone (Mažos taršos zona) for the old town of Vilnius. This zone has existed since January 2025, but no fee is currently being charged (as of: 02.03.2026). However, this will change as soon as the vehicles subject to payment are determined. Therefore, please check before your trip whether a fee is being charged.
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FAQ about your trip to Lithuania
Answers to the most frequently asked questions on this topic.
Is there a vignette requirement for cars in Lithuania?
No, there is generally no vignette requirement in Lithuania for cars and motorhomes, provided they are not registered as commercial vehicles (N1–N3). However, an additional fee may apply for 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) as well as buses (M2–M3). The vignette requirement applies on motorways and certain national roads and can be conveniently purchased online.
What is the environmental fee on the Curonian Spit?
An environmental fee is charged for entry into the Curonian Spit (Neringa). This applies to all vehicle types. The amount of the fee depends on the vehicle class and travel period (high or low season). Payment can be made on-site, online, or via app.
Are electric vehicles exempt from the environmental toll?
Pure electric vehicles are exempt from the environmental toll on the Curonian Spit during the period from 21.08 to 19.06. However, during the high season (20.06–20.08), a fee must also be paid for electric vehicles.
What is the city toll in Kaunas?
In the old town of Kaunas, a city toll applies within the reduced emission zone (LEZ). This fee is charged year-round and around the clock for almost all vehicles (except motorcycles). Payment can be made 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 being charged (as of 03/02/2026). However, it is planned to designate vehicles subject to payment in the future. Therefore, please check the current status before starting your trip.
How can I pay for the Lithuanian vignette or tolls?
The electronic vignette for commercial vehicles can be purchased online. The environmental toll on the Curonian Spit as well as the city toll in Kaunas can be paid on site, online, or via app (e.g. Unipark or carOne).
