10 common questions about Austria's digital vignette, answered clearly.
→ Selection MatrixYes. If you drive a rental car on Austrian motorways, a vignette is required. Confirm with your rental company whether one is already included. Many Austrian rental companies provide annual vignettes, but this varies. If not included, purchase a 10-day or 2-month vignette for the rental plate before driving on motorways.
The digital vignette is purchased exclusively online through the official ASFINAG portal (shop.asfinag.at) or authorised online resellers listed on the ASFINAG website. Physical sticker vignettes are no longer sold since 2023. Petrol stations and border kiosks no longer offer vignettes.
If stopped by police or ASFINAG enforcement officers, an on-the-spot fine of €120 applies. If processed administratively, fines can reach up to €3,000. There is no warning period — the system is fully automated and enforcement is continuous.
Motorcycles with 50cc or more engine displacement require a vignette. Mopeds under 50cc are exempt. Motorcycle prices are lower: €5.80 (10-day), €14.50 (2-month), €38.20 (annual). The purchase process is identical to cars.
No. The Austrian vignette is valid only in Austria. Switzerland has its own annual vignette (CHF 40). Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, and Slovakia also have separate toll systems. If your route crosses multiple countries, purchase the appropriate toll product for each.
Contact ASFINAG customer service immediately if you notice the error before the start date. Corrections may be possible in some cases. After the start date, the vignette is active and cannot be modified. Always verify the plate number using the ASFINAG portal after purchase.
Partially. The A10 Tauern motorway requires both a valid vignette AND a separate section toll. The section toll is paid at toll booths on the A10. As of 2025, the one-way car toll is approximately €13.50. Plan your budget accordingly when travelling through Salzburg province.
10-day: up to 18 days in advance. 2-month: up to 3 months in advance. Annual: available from 1 November for the following year. Early purchase is recommended to avoid last-minute issues, especially for travel during peak periods.
No. Only motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstrassen) require a vignette. Federal roads (Bundesstrassen), state roads, and city streets are free. However, avoiding motorways significantly increases travel time between major cities.
Refunds are not available once the start date passes. If your trip is cancelled before the start date, contact ASFINAG. Refund eligibility is assessed case-by-case. To minimise risk, purchase the vignette close to your travel date if there is uncertainty.