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 obligation. 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 do not 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: car with trailer

There is 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 obligation does not apply and you must pay a distance-based toll.

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 obligation does not apply.

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 installed on your vehicle. If you have any questions about the distance-based toll (LINK), you can browse further in our guide.

Vehicle classes within the vignette obligation

In the Czech Republic, vehicle classes are distinguished by the different fuels used by 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 while exploring this diverse country. You can find more information in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to optimally plan your trip and see the suitable toll products displayed. If you have any questions, we are available to you at any time via email.

You can find all important information about the toll in the Czech Republic in our guide.