How is the toll collected in the Czech Republic?
The toll in the Czech Republic is collected in two ways: through the vignette requirement for vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW and through the distance-based toll for vehicles over 3.5 t GVW. There are no special toll routes, i.e. additional charges for individual tunnels or mountain pass roads, in the Czech Republic. The following table shows which toll charges apply to your vehicle. The vignette applies to cars, motorhomes and trucks up to 3.5 t GVW; motorcycles are toll-free in the Czech Republic.
| Vehicle | Vignette | Distance-based toll | Special toll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Not required | Not required | None |
| Car (up to 3.5 t GVW) | Required | Not required | None |
| Car (over 3.5 t GVW) | Not required | Required | None |
| Motorhome (up to 3.5 t GVW) | Required | Not required | None |
| Motorhome (over 3.5 t GVW) | Not required | Required | None |
| Truck (up to 3.5 t GVW) | Required | Not required | None |
| Truck (over 3.5 t GVW) | Not required | Required | None |
Whether your vehicle is travelling with or without a trailer makes no difference: what counts is the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle. Trailers themselves are exempt from the vignette requirement. There is no special toll in the Czech Republic; the column is only for comparison with other countries.
On which roads does the vignette requirement apply in the Czech Republic?
The vignette requirement applies on the motorways (D roads) included in the official list of routes. Country roads and regional roads, on the other hand, can be used without a vignette. You can find out how to avoid the toll roads and what to bear in mind in our guide Avoiding toll roads in the Czech Republic.
There are exceptions: on some city bypasses and sections, no vignette is required, for example on the D1 in Prague up to Průhonice and near Brno, on the D5 on the bypasses of Beroun and Pilsen, and on the D0 in Prague west of Slivenec (towards Ruzyně) and north of Modletice (towards Běchovice and Březiněves). The D0 between Modletice and Slivenec, however, is subject to the vignette requirement. Further vignette-free sections, especially on the roads leading out of Prague, Brno and Ostrava, are named in the official list of routes. You can find the complete list and a map of the vignette-free sections on the website of the Czech toll authority (edalnice.gov.cz).
For vehicles over 3.5 t GVW, marked sections of first-class roads are also subject to tolls. They are marked with an “M” on a yellow background. Our free route planner shows you whether and where tolls apply on your route. For trips from Germany or Austria, our guides to the border crossings between the Czech Republic and Germany and the Czech Republic and Austria will help.
Who needs a digital vignette in the Czech Republic?
In the Czech Republic, all vehicles with at least four wheels up to 3.5 t GVW, i.e. cars and motorhomes, need a vignette. Under the vignette requirement, toll charges are not calculated according to the kilometers driven but as a flat fee that varies depending on the length of your trip. Since January 2021, only the digital vignette has been available: sticker vignettes are no longer issued, the vignette is bought online and registered to your vehicle's license plate.
With the Vignette Flat Rate, you receive your digital vignette for the Czech Republic and can use all roads subject to the vignette requirement. In the Czech Republic, the price depends on the vehicle's fuel type, which is why there are several vehicle classes. You can find detailed information in our guide.
Which vehicles are exempt from the vignette requirement in the Czech Republic?
Motorcycles and trikes as well as trailers do not need a vignette. Pure electric and hydrogen vehicles are also exempt. For vehicles registered outside the Czech Republic, however, this only applies if you register the vehicle online as exempt with the Czech toll authority before the first journey; otherwise you risk a fine of up to 5,000 CZK. Plug-in hybrids with a maximum of 50 g CO₂/km pay a reduced price but are not exempt.
For a motorhome, it depends on the weight: up to 3.5 t GVW the regular vignette applies, above that the distance-based toll. The same applies to a car with a caravan: the towing vehicle must not weigh more than 3.5 t GVW, otherwise the vignette requirement no longer applies and the distance-based toll takes effect.
What happens without a vignette in the Czech Republic?
Anyone who drives on roads subject to the vignette requirement without a valid vignette faces an on-the-spot fine of up to 5,000 CZK (approx. 205 €) if checked. In administrative proceedings, the penalty can rise to as much as 20,000 CZK (approx. 820 €). The police or the customs administration may demand a security deposit on the spot if there is a risk that the fine could not otherwise be collected. If the security deposit is not paid, further travel may be prohibited.
Checks are carried out by the police and the customs administration based on the license plate: using camera vehicles, fixed control gantries and during checks at rest areas and car parks. Find out more under Penalties and consequences in the Czech Republic.
How much is the toll for cars in the Czech Republic?
The car toll in the Czech Republic is a vignette requirement: the motorway charge is not calculated per kilometer driven but as a flat fee for a fixed period. The toll for the 10-day vignette is 300 CZK (approx. 12.30 €). The following table shows the official 2026 prices by drive type.
| Validity | Standard | Plug-in hybrid | Natural gas / biomethane |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 230 CZK approx. 9.50 € | 50 CZK approx. 2.07 € | 110 CZK approx. 4.55 € |
| 10 days | 300 CZK approx. 12.30 € | 70 CZK approx. 2.89 € | 150 CZK approx. 6.20 € |
| 30 days | 480 CZK approx. 19.80 € | 120 CZK approx. 4.96 € | 240 CZK approx. 9.92 € |
| 1 year | 2,570 CZK approx. 106.20 € | 640 CZK approx. 26.45 € | 1,280 CZK approx. 52.89 € |
Source: official price list from edalnice.gov.cz, valid from 1 January 2026. Standard drives are, for example, petrol and diesel; plug-in hybrids qualify up to 50 g CO₂/km; natural gas only covers CNG and LNG (not LPG). The euro amounts are rounded conversions and fluctuate with the exchange rate. The price of the vignette to which the Vignette Flat Rate applies is highlighted in green.
With the Vignette Flat Rate, you no longer buy individual vignettes: for each trip, you activate the 10-day vignette for cars at the standard rate for the Czech Republic yourself, at no extra cost. With the same flat rate, you also activate vignettes for 7 other countries. You only pay the monthly flat rate price; we cover the toll. Book the Vignette Flat Rate now and travel with ease.
Is there a distance-based toll in the Czech Republic?
Yes, for vehicles over 3.5 t GVW (trucks, buses, larger motorhomes). Unlike the vignette, this is not a flat fee: the charge depends on the road category, the route length, the vehicle category (weight class and number of axles) as well as the EURO and CO₂ emission class, and can therefore vary considerably. These vehicles are exempt from the vignette requirement.
The toll is collected electronically and via satellite through the MYTO CZ system. For this you need an on-board unit (OBU), which you can obtain from a MYTO CZ point of sale or contact point, or have sent to you by post after registering online. Payment is made either in advance or afterwards. Electric and hydrogen vehicles over 4.25 t, which were previously exempt, have also been subject to tolls since March 2024.
Please note: before using a toll road, your vehicle must be registered in the electronic toll system and a deposit must be paid; in addition, the unit must be properly installed in the vehicle. Electronic identification is required for registration via the online customer portal; alternatively, you can register the vehicle at a point of sale. You can find out which vehicles are subject to the distance-based toll in our guide Vehicle classes in the Czech Republic. MYTO CZ on-board units are not part of the Vignette Flat Rate offered here.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey
We wish you a safe trip to the Czech Republic and lots of fun exploring the country. With our free route planner, you can quickly and reliably find out which toll products you need for your journey through the Czech Republic. If you have any questions about the toll regulations, we will be happy to help. You can contact us at any time by email.
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Frequently asked questions about tolls in the Czech Republic
All the important answers about toll charges, the vignette, toll roads and the distance-based toll in the Czech Republic.
How does the toll work in the Czech Republic?
The toll system in the Czech Republic depends on the vehicle. For vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW, the digital vignette applies, a flat fee for a fixed period. For vehicles over 3.5 t GVW, the distance-based toll is charged instead via the MYTO CZ system according to route, vehicle category and emission class. Motorcycles are toll-free.
Do you need a vignette in the Czech Republic?
Yes, on motorways. If you drive a car or motorhome up to 3.5 t GVW on the motorways subject to the vignette requirement, you must buy a vignette in the Czech Republic, even if you are only passing through. No vignette is required on country roads. No vignette is required on some city bypasses and sections either, for example near Prague, Brno, Beroun, Pilsen and Ostrava (complete list: edalnice.gov.cz). Motorcycles and trailers are exempt.
How much is the toll for cars in the Czech Republic?
In 2026, the vignette for cars with petrol or diesel engines costs 230 CZK for 1 day, 300 CZK (approx. 12.30 €) for 10 days, 480 CZK for 30 days and 2,570 CZK for 1 year. With the Vignette Flat Rate, you only pay the monthly flat rate price instead: you activate the 10-day vignette for cars at the standard rate for each trip at no extra cost.
On which roads in the Czech Republic does the vignette requirement apply?
The motorways (D roads) included in the official list of routes are subject to the vignette requirement. Country roads can be used without a vignette, as can individual city bypasses and sections, for example near Prague, Brno, Beroun, Pilsen and Ostrava (complete list: edalnice.gov.cz). For vehicles over 3.5 t GVW, marked sections of first-class roads are also subject to tolls. The route planner shows whether your route is affected. You can find tips on avoiding them under Avoiding toll roads in the Czech Republic.
How can I recognize roads subject to the vignette requirement in the Czech Republic?
Sections where no vignette is required are signposted on site; you can find a map of them on the website of the Czech toll authority (edalnice.gov.cz). The tolled sections of first-class roads, on which vehicles over 3.5 t GVW pay the distance-based toll, are marked with an “M” on a yellow background.
Which vehicles need a vignette and which pay the distance-based toll?
Cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t GVW need a vignette; vehicles over 3.5 t GVW (trucks, buses, motorhomes) pay the distance-based toll. Motorcycles and trailers are toll-free. You can find out how the vehicle classes differ under Vehicle classes in the Czech Republic, and details on the motorhome in the Czech Republic can also be found in our guide.
How does the distance-based toll work in the Czech Republic?
Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the electronic, satellite-based MYTO CZ toll with an on-board unit (OBU). The amount depends on the route, road category, vehicle category, number of axles as well as the EURO and CO₂ emission class. The vehicle must be registered and a deposit paid before the journey.
Since when have electric and hydrogen vehicles over 4.25 t been subject to tolls in the Czech Republic?
Since March 2024, electric and hydrogen vehicles over 4.25 t that were previously exempt have also been subject to tolls.
Where is the easiest place to buy the vignette for the Czech Republic online?
With the Vignette Flat Rate from Europamaut, you activate the digital 10-day vignette for Czechia online yourself, with no sticking and no waiting in line at the border. The vignette is linked to your license plate and is valid from the chosen start day, as soon as the registration confirmation is available (usually after just a few minutes if starting on the same day).
What happens if I drive in the Czech Republic without a vignette?
If you are checked on the spot, you face a fine of up to 5,000 CZK (approx. 205 €); in administrative proceedings, up to 20,000 CZK (approx. 820 €) is possible. The police and the customs administration check license plates using camera vehicles, fixed control gantries and during checks at rest areas and car parks. Find out more under Penalties and consequences in the Czech Republic.
Is there a special toll for tunnels or mountain pass roads in the Czech Republic?
No, there are no special toll routes in the Czech Republic. Only the vignette for vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW and the distance-based toll for heavier vehicles apply.
How do I find out which toll products I need for my trip?
Use our free route planner. It reliably shows you which vignettes and toll products are required for your specific route through the Czech Republic.
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