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Austria Vignette 2026: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the Austrian motorway vignette – prices, where to buy, validity periods, and how to avoid fines up to €3,000.
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Last updated: May 2026 • 2026 vignette is bright red (last physical sticker!)
shopping_cart Buy Official Digital Vignette
Only buy from the official ASFINAG website to avoid scams and counterfeit stickers.
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Buy at shop.asfinag.at
Official ASFINAG online shop • Secure payment • Instant digital delivery
store Where to Buy the Austrian Vignette
🌐 Online (Digital Vignette)
- ASFINAG Online Shop – Official website, secure payment
- ASFINAG App – Free download for iOS and Android
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Beware of Scam Websites!
Only buy from shop.asfinag.at or authorized resellers. Fake websites charge up to 3x the price and may not deliver valid vignettes. When in doubt, check the official ASFINAG website.
🏪 Physical Sales Points (6,000+ locations)
- Gas stations – OMV, BP, Shell near borders and throughout Austria
- ÖAMTC / ARBÖ – Austrian automobile clubs
- Tobacconists (Trafiken) – Throughout Austria
- Border crossings – Available at major entry points
- ADAC offices – In Germany, near Austrian border
lightbulb Pro Tip
If you're renting a car, check if the rental company already includes a digital vignette. You can verify any license plate at shop.asfinag.at to see if a vignette is registered.
route Which Roads Require a Vignette?
The vignette is required on all Austrian motorways (Autobahn) and expressways (Schnellstraße). These are marked with blue signs.
✅ Vignette Required
- All "A" roads (Autobahn) – e.g., A1, A2, A4, A10, A12, A13
- All "S" roads (Schnellstraße) – e.g., S1, S6, S16, S33
❌ Vignette NOT Required
- Regular federal roads (Bundesstraßen)
- Provincial roads (Landesstraßen)
- City streets
🚫 Vignette-Exempt Motorway Sections
These specific border sections are temporarily exempt from the vignette requirement:
- A1 Westautobahn – Border at Walserberg to Salzburg Nord junction
- A12 Inntalautobahn – Border at Kufstein to Kufstein-Süd junction
- A14 Rheintal/Walgau – Border at Hörbranz to Hohenems junction
map Check the Official Shop
Visit shop.asfinag.at to buy your vignette and find information about toll roads.
toll Additional Section Tolls (Separate from Vignette)
On certain Alpine routes, you must pay an additional section toll even if you have a valid vignette. These are paid at toll stations.
| Route |
Details |
Car Price |
| Tauern Tunnel (A10) |
Tauern Tunnel (2026) | Official: shop.asfinag.at |
€15.00 |
| Felbertauern Tunnel |
Mittersill - Matrei (Private Road) | Official: shop.asfinag.at |
€13.50 |
| Katschberg Tunnel (A10) |
Included with Tauern usually | Official: shop.asfinag.at |
€13.50 |
| Arlberg Tunnel (S16) |
Special Toll | Official: shop.asfinag.at |
€13.00 |
| Brenner Pass (A13) |
Brenner Pass (2026) |
€12.50 |
| Gleinalm Tunnel (A9) |
Special Toll (Pyhrn) | Official: shop.asfinag.at |
€12.00 |
| Karawanken Tunnel (A11) |
Border AT/SI | Official: shop.asfinag.at |
€9.00 |
| Bosruck Tunnel (A9) |
Special Toll (Pyhrn) | Official: shop.asfinag.at |
€7.00 |
calculate Calculate Your Total Toll Cost
Use our EU Toll Calculator to calculate the total cost of your route, including vignettes and section tolls.
gavel Fines for Driving Without a Vignette
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Don't Risk It!
Austrian authorities actively monitor motorways with cameras and patrol checks. Getting caught without a vignette is expensive.
Fine Structure
- ⚡ On-the-spot: €120 substitute toll (must be paid immediately)
- 📮 If not paid: Fine sent to home address, up to €300
- ⚠️ Repeat offenses: Administrative penalties up to €3,000
You'll also be fined for:
- Incorrectly displayed sticker (not visible, wrong position)
- Manipulated or counterfeit vignette
- Using someone else's vignette (digital vignettes are tied to license plates)
new_releases What's New in 2026?
- Last Physical Sticker! – The 2026 "bright red" vignette is the final adhesive sticker. From 2027, only digital vignettes will be available.
- Price Increase: Annual vignette increased from €103.80 (2025) to €106.80 (2026) – about 3% increase
- Collector's Item: The 2026 physical sticker may become valuable to collectors – it's the end of an era!
- Digital Preferred: ASFINAG recommends switching to digital vignettes for convenience
history Vignette History
Austria introduced the motorway vignette in 1997. For nearly 30 years, drivers have used adhesive stickers. The digital vignette was introduced in 2018 and will become the only option from 2027.
help Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a vignette for a rental car in Austria?
It depends on the rental company. Many include a digital vignette, but not all. Always check with your rental company or verify the license plate at shop.asfinag.at before driving on motorways.
Can I use Austrian motorways without a vignette?
No, but you can use regular federal and provincial roads without a vignette. Some short border sections are also exempt (see above). Use Google Maps and select "avoid tolls" to plan a route without motorways.
I'm just transiting through Austria to Italy. Which vignette do I need?
For a transit trip, the 1-day (€9.60) or 10-day (€12.80) vignette is most cost-effective. Note that if you're crossing the Brenner Pass (A13), you'll also need to pay the section toll.
Where should I place the adhesive vignette sticker?
For cars: Inside the windscreen, top-left corner or behind the rear-view mirror. It must be clearly visible and not covered by any tinted strip. For motorcycles: On a permanent, visible part like the tank or fork leg.
Can I remove and reattach the vignette sticker?
No! The adhesive vignette can only be stuck once. If you remove it, it becomes invalid. This is why many drivers prefer the digital vignette.
Do electric vehicles (EVs) get a discount on the vignette?
Currently, no. All vehicles up to 3.5t pay the same vignette price regardless of fuel type. However, this may change in future years as Austria considers emissions-based pricing.
I'm pulling a trailer. Do I need two vignettes?
No. If your car + trailer combination is 3.5t or less total weight, only the car needs a vignette. Above 3.5t total weight, you need a GO-Box system instead.
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