Clear answers to the most common questions about Austria's digital motorway vignette.
→ Still unsure? Check the Selection MatrixYes. If you are driving a rental car on Austrian motorways, a vignette is required. Check with your rental company whether a vignette is already included. Many Austrian rental companies provide annual vignettes, but this is not guaranteed. Always confirm before picking up the vehicle. If not included, purchase a 10-day or 2-month vignette for the rental car's licence plate.
Since the transition to a fully digital system in 2023, the physical sticker vignette is no longer sold. The digital vignette can only be purchased online through the official ASFINAG portal (shop.asfinag.at) or through authorised online resellers. Some ASFINAG service centres may also assist with purchases. Petrol stations no longer sell vignettes.
Automated cameras at motorway entry points and along the network will detect the absence of a valid vignette. You may receive an on-the-spot fine of €120 if stopped by police, or an administrative fine of up to €3,000. There is no grace period. If you realise you have forgotten to purchase a vignette, exit the motorway immediately and purchase online before re-entering.
Yes, motorcycles with an engine displacement of 50cc or more require a vignette. Motorcycles under 50cc (mopeds) are exempt. Motorcycle vignette prices are lower than car prices: €5.80 for 10-day, €14.50 for 2-month, and €38.20 for annual (2025 tariffs). The purchase process is identical to cars.
No. The Austrian vignette is valid only on Austrian motorways and expressways. Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, and other neighbouring countries have their own separate vignette or toll systems. If your route passes through multiple countries, you will need to purchase the appropriate toll product for each country.
If you notice the error before the start date, contact ASFINAG customer service immediately. In some cases, corrections may be possible before activation. After the start date, the vignette is considered active and cannot be modified or refunded. Always double-check the plate number before confirming payment. Use the ASFINAG verification tool to confirm registration after purchase.
Partially. The A13 Brenner motorway requires both a valid vignette AND a separate section toll (Streckenmaut). The section toll is charged at toll booths on the A13. As of 2025, the one-way toll for a car is approximately €9.50. The vignette alone is not sufficient to drive on the A13 without paying the section toll.
For the 10-day vignette, you can set a start date up to 18 days in advance. For the 2-month vignette, you can purchase up to 3 months before the start month. The annual vignette for the following year becomes available from 1 November of the current year. Purchasing in advance is recommended to avoid last-minute issues.
No. Only motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstrassen) require a vignette. Federal roads (Bundesstrassen), state roads, and municipal streets do not require a vignette. If you are travelling on secondary roads only, no vignette is needed. However, most efficient routes between major Austrian cities use the motorway network.
Refunds are not available once the vignette start date has passed. If you purchased a vignette but your trip was cancelled before the start date, contact ASFINAG customer service. Refund eligibility depends on the specific circumstances and ASFINAG's current policy. As a general rule, plan your purchase close to your travel date if there is uncertainty.