Czech Republic Road Tolls | Driver's Guide 2025
Planning to drive through the Czech Republic? Be sure to remember the mandatory motorway tolls. Two settlement systems operate in Czechia: e‑vignettes and electronic toll (e‑myto). Not sure which one applies to you? Wondering how much the current road toll in the Czech Republic is? Or are you looking for information on where to place the on‑board unit? You will find answers to all these questions in the article below.
Road Tolls Czech Republic | System & Map
An electronic toll system operates in the Czech Republic, which is divided into:
- e‑vignettes (passenger cars, light campervans, or minibuses)
- e‑myto (lorries and buses)
The amount of the toll depends, among other things, on the type of vehicle, the level of exhaust emissions, the drive type, the road section you are travelling on, and the vehicle’s maximum authorised mass.
Below you will find a map of toll motorways in the Czech Republic.
Which motorway sections are toll‑free?
Below you will find motorway sections in the Czech Republic exempt from road tolls:
- D0 Prague Ring: partially exempt from toll
- D1 Prague – Brno
- D1 Brno – Ostrava
- D3 Veselí nad Lužnicí north – Bošilec
- D5 Plzeň – Prague
- D6 Cheb – Karlovy Vary
- D7 Chomutov – Louny
- D11 Sedlice – Kukleny
- D35 Sedlice – Opatovice
- D35 Mohelnice – Olomouc
- D46 Hněvotín – Olomouc, Slavonín
- D48 Frýdek‑Místek – Dobrá
- D52 Pohořelice
- D55 Otrokovice
How to pay Czech motorways offline?
If you want to buy a vignette in person, you can do so in several places:
- at petrol stations,
- at post offices,
- at self‑service kiosks.
Self‑service kiosks are mainly located in border areas. They accept only cashless payments (e.g., by card).
Good to know
The fastest and simplest way to pay road tolls in Czechia is, however, to buy online – via the Autopay website or app.
Road Tolls Czech Republic | Vehicles < 3.5 tonnes
In Czechia, an e‑vignette is mandatory for all vehicles with at least four wheels and a maximum authorised mass of up to 3.5 tonnes.
These are passenger cars, pick‑ups, and light campervans.
Currently, the system assigns the road toll payments to the vehicle’s registration number, so nothing needs to be placed on the windscreen.
You can buy vignettes in the Czech Republic for:
- 1 day,
- 10 days,
- 30 days,
- a year (the e‑vignette is valid for 365 days from the purchase date).
Below you will find the current rates applicable in 2025:
| Fuel Type | Annual (365 days) | Monthly | 10‑Day | 1‑Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard fuel | 2,440 CZK (about €96) | 460 CZK (about €18) | 290 CZK (about €11) | 210 CZK (about €8) |
| Natural gas and biomethane | 1,220 CZK (about €48) | 230 CZK (about €9) | 140 CZK (about €5) | 100 CZK (about €4) |
| Plug‑in hybrid | 610 CZK (about €24) | 110 CZK (about €4) | 70 CZK (about €3) | 50 CZK (about €2) |
| Electric power or hydrogen | 0 CZK | 0 CZK | 0 CZK | 0 CZK |
Road Tolls Czech Republic | Vehicles ≥ 3.5 tonnes
e‑Myto in Czechia applies to vehicles with a mass over 3.5 tonnes that use tolled motorways and expressways.
The amount of the fee depends on the distance travelled and parameters such as:
- vehicle mass,
- number of axles,
- EURO emissions class,
- CO₂ emissions class.
Before using tolled roads, the vehicle must be registered in the system. You can do this online, in the e‑Myto mobile app, or at customer service points in the Czech Republic.
After registration, you can pay Czech tolls in two ways:
- pre‑pay (PRE‑PAY) – the minimum pre‑payment amount is 1,000 CZK (about €40),
- post‑pay (POST‑PAY) – requires security in the form of a bank guarantee or a fuel card.
Travelled sections are recorded in the system using the on‑board unit (OBU). The system uses satellite technology to locate the vehicle and GSM/GPRS technology to transmit data.
Driving without an active and updated OBU unit is illegal in the Czech Republic.
Good to know
Since 1 March 2024, a new road toll taking CO₂ emissions into account has been in force in the Czech Republic. Vehicles are assigned to one of five emissions classes. Class 1 is for the most emissive vehicles, which are subject to a higher fee. Class five is for zero‑emission cars (e.g., electric or hydrogen). On the website of the Czech Directorate of Roads and Motorways, you can check which emissions class your vehicle belongs to.
How much is the toll per kilometre in the Czech Republic?
The rate per kilometre of tolled road in Czechia can vary.
Rates differ for passenger vehicles, lorries, and buses (category M2 and M3). It takes into account, among other things, the type of road, CO₂ emissions class, air pollution, and traffic noise. The number of axles and the maximum authorised mass are also taken into account (e.g., vehicles over 12 tonnes pay more).
Example: a lorry with a mass over 3.5 tonnes, with two axles, compliant with EURO VI and belonging to CO₂ emissions class 1, will pay about 81.52 CZK (that is about €3.23) for a 100 km motorway journey in the Czech Republic.
Where to buy a Billien OBU 5051?
The on‑board unit currently used in the Czech Republic for toll calculation is the Billien OBU 5051.
You can collect it at a customer service point after paying a deposit. Remember that you can use only one device in one vehicle. It must be assigned in the system to your vehicle.
If you will no longer use the device, you can return it.
Returns can be made in person at a distribution or contact point, or by sending the device by post to:
Annex NET s.r.o., České družiny 1673/5, 160 00 Praha 6, Czech Republic, obureturn@annexnet.cz
Where to place the on‑board OBU unit?
The on‑board unit must be mounted on the vehicle’s front windscreen, at the bottom, between the driver and the centre of the vehicle. The device must not be obscured, for example by wipers, and must not restrict the driver’s field of view.
On‑board units require a constant power supply. This can be done via:
- the in‑vehicle socket (12/24V),
- permanent connection to the vehicle’s electrical system (using a special power cable kit).
Road Tolls Czech Republic | Discounts and Exemptions
In Czechia, motorcycles and trailers are completely exempt from charges. The same applies to electric and hydrogen‑powered cars (H).
Vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane can benefit from reduced road tolls, regardless of the country of registration. These are so‑called “Eco prices” and amount to 50% of the basic rate.
Plug‑in hybrid vehicles with CO₂ emissions below 50 g/km pay 25% of the rate.
Important! Eco prices do not apply to cars with LPG installations.
If the sum of your charges for using Czech motorways has reached a specified amount, you can benefit from special discounts. This mainly applies to operators with higher traffic volumes.
What to do to get a discount?
The answer is simple:
Your vehicle must be registered in the
Czech system.
If the vehicle is registered outside the Czech Republic, it requires a special form to claim the exemption from charges.
You can do this online or using a form. If the discount is granted, the system will automatically inform you of the next steps.
Discounts apply only to the charge for using tolled roads and amount to:
- 6% for a charge of at least 65,000 CZK,
- 9% for a charge of at least 95,000 CZK,
- 11% for a charge of at least 170,000 CZK,
- 13% for a charge of at least 270,000 CZK.
Road Tolls Czech Republic | Toll Control
Roadside checks on tolled sections in Czechia consist of recording journeys by patrols or control stations.
Data from the on‑board device, i.e., images, number of axles, and vehicle category (determined using a laser system), are recorded and checked in a dedicated application.
Then the information is compared with the data stored in the central system. If discrepancies are found, the data are sent to the central register and verified again.
Confirmed violations are classified as toll offences and considered in accordance with the applicable regulations.
When does the offence occurs?
An offence occurs when:
- the vehicle is not equipped with a functioning on‑board device,
- the data in the device are incorrect or incomplete,
- the vehicle is not registered in the system,
- the driver refuses to cooperate during the inspection,
- the driver does not pay the road toll or uses the electronic device incorrectly.
If you are wondering what you need to have in your car in the event of a roadside inspection, check the mandatory car equipment requirements of the Czech Republic
Remember!
Driving on tolled motorways without paying the appropriate fee is punishable by a fine of up to 20,000 CZK (about €800). Therefore, it is not worth the risk.
Don't risk a fine!
Click the button below to order a Czech motorway vignette for 2025. Choose the type you need and pay securely online. A confirmation of your payment will be sent to your email.
Buy Czech vignetteRoad Tolls Czech Republic | Summary
Road tolls in Czechia are divided into e‑vignettes and e‑myto. e‑Vignettes apply to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of up to 3.5 tonnes. These include, for example, passenger cars, pick‑ups, or light campervans. Heavier vehicles, such as HGVs, pay e‑myto and settle using an OBU taximeter. To avoid worrying about formalities on the road, it is worth buying a vignette in advance. In Autopay, you will do this quickly and conveniently, without leaving home. Exemptions from road tolls apply, among others, to motorcycles, trailers, and eco‑friendly vehicles.
Have a safe journey!