2025 Prices
| Type | Validity | Car | Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Day | 10 days | €9.90 | €5.80 |
| 2-Month | 2 calendar months | €29.00 | €14.50 |
| Annual | Dec 1 – Jan 31 | €96.40 | €38.20 |
Selection Matrix
| Scenario | Stay Duration | Motorway Use | Best Choice | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick transit | 1-2 days | Yes | 10-Day | Minimum cost for brief passage |
| Short holiday | 3-7 days | Yes | 10-Day | Covers trip at lowest price |
| Two-week holiday | 14 days | Yes | 2-Month | Exceeds 10-day limit |
| Month-long stay | 30 days | Occasional | 2-Month | Covers full stay |
| Short business trip | 5 days | Yes | 10-Day | Cost-effective |
| Monthly business visits | Multiple | Yes | Annual | Cheaper than repeated 10-day |
| Daily commuter | Year-round | Daily | Annual | Best per-day value |
| Occasional motorway use | Year-round | Rare | 10-Day | Pay only when needed |
| Seasonal worker | 2-3 months | Regular | 2-Month | Covers work period |
| Ski trip (10+ days) | 10-14 days | Yes | 2-Month | Buffer for extensions |
| Campervan tour | 3-4 weeks | Yes | 2-Month | Flexible coverage |
| International transit | 1 day | Yes | 10-Day | Cheapest valid option |
Evaluation Factors
| # | Factor | Weight | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total days in Austria | High | Primary driver of choice |
| 2 | Motorway frequency | High | Annual if >10 days/year |
| 3 | Vehicle type | Medium | Motorcycle = lower price |
| 4 | Trailer present | Medium | Separate vignette required |
| 5 | Special toll roads on route | Medium | Budget extra for Brenner/Tauern |
| 6 | Trip flexibility | Low-Medium | 2-month safer if dates uncertain |
| 7 | Vehicle weight | High | Over 3.5t: GO-Box, not vignette |
| 8 | Registration country | Low | Same rules for all EU plates |
| 9 | Budget | Medium | 10-day cheapest upfront |
| 10 | Planning horizon | Low | Can buy 18 days ahead |