Vehicle Classes Czech Republic

If you want to travel to the Czech Republic, you must purchase a vignette or pay a distance-based toll in order to use the motorways in the Czech Republic. We give you an overview of whether you can simply order a vignette for your vehicle conveniently from home with us, or whether you need to purchase a transmitter device for the distance-based toll at the toll stations on site.

Do you need a vignette?

There are various vehicle classes that fall under the vignette requirement. In general, however, vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight require a vignette, while vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight must pay a distance-based toll. However, there are also exceptions.

Motorcycles

As a motorcyclist, you neither need a vignette nor do you have to pay a distance-based toll. You can use all motorways and expressways in the Czech Republic without any concerns.

Cars

If you are travelling to the Czech Republic with your car, you need a vignette. The distance-based toll does not apply to you.

Combinations: cars with trailers

It makes no difference whether you travel with or without a trailer. You only need a vignette for your car. However, your towing vehicle must not weigh more than 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, otherwise the vignette requirement no longer applies and you must pay a distance-based toll instead.

Motorhomes

If your motorhome has a total weight of over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, then you must pay the distance-based toll and the vignette requirement no longer applies.

Commercial vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight: including trucks and motorhomes

The distance-based toll applies to all vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight. In order for the distance-based toll to be calculated and paid, you need a transponder (on-board unit), which is registered and fitted to your vehicle. If you have any questions about the distance-based toll (LINK), you can continue browsing our guide.

Vehicle classes within the vignette requirement

In the Czech Republic, vehicle classes are distinguished by the different fuel types of the vehicles, which is why vignette prices vary:

• I: car powered by petrol or diesel

• II: car as a plug-in hybrid (CO2 max 50g/km)

• III: car powered by biogas

• IV: car powered by natural gas (does not apply to autogas, LPG)

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey

We wish you a pleasant journey to the Czech Republic and lots of enjoyment as you explore this diverse country. You can find further information in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to plan your trip optimally and be shown suitable toll products. If you have any questions, we are available at any time by email.