Czech Republic Road Tolls | Driver's Guide 2026
Planning to drive through the Czech Republic in 2026? Then remember the mandatory motorway tolls. Two toll systems operate in Czechia: the electronic vignette for lighter vehicles and the electronic toll system for heavier vehicles. Not sure which one applies to your vehicle? Wondering what the current toll rates are? You will find the key answers below.
Road tolls in the Czech Republic | System & map
An electronic toll system operates in the Czech Republic and is divided into:
- e-vignettes for passenger cars, light vans, campervans and other vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes,
- electronic toll (e-myto) for lorries, buses and other vehicles above 3.5 tonnes.
The applicable charge depends on the vehicle category, drive type, emissions profile, road section used and maximum authorised mass.
Many official information about the electronic toll system is published on gov.cz.
Which motorway sections in the Czech Republic are toll-free?
The Czech Republic has several motorway sections that are exempt from the vignette requirement.
Examples of toll-free motorway sections include:
- D0 Prague Ring Road – selected parts
- D1 near selected urban bypass sections
- D3 Veselí nad Lužnicí sever – Bošilec
- D6 selected sections near Karlovy Vary
- D7 selected sections near Chomutov and Louny
- D35 selected bypass sections
- D46 selected sections near Olomouc
- D48 Frýdek-Místek – Dobrá
- D52 selected sections near Pohořelice
- D55 selected sections near Otrokovice
The official map of tolled and toll-free sections is published on the official edalnice.cz map.
How do you pay for Czech motorways offline?
If you want to buy a vignette in person, you can do so at several official sales channels:
- at selected petrol stations,
- at Czech Post branches,
- at self-service kiosks.
Self-service kiosks are mainly located in border areas and generally accept cashless payments.
Good to know
You can find the official offline sales network listed on edalnice.cz.
Road tolls in the Czech Republic | Vehicles < 3.5 tonnes
In Czechia, an e-vignette is mandatory for all vehicles with four or more wheels and a maximum authorised mass of up to 3.5 tonnes.
This includes passenger cars, pick-ups and light campervans. The payment is linked to the vehicle registration number, so nothing needs to be placed on the windscreen.
Here are current prices for Czech e-vignettes:
| Vignette type | Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic vignette for 1 day | Car up to 3,5 t - standard fuel | 14.00 € |
| Czech Republic vignette for 10 days | Car up to 3,5 t - standard fuel | 17.00 € |
| Czech Republic vignette for 30 days | Car up to 3,5 t - standard fuel | 24.50 € |
| Czech Republic vignette for 365 days | Car up to 3,5 t - standard fuel | 115.00 € |
| Czech Republic vignette for 1 day | Car up to 3,5 t - Plug-in hybrid (CO₂ max. 50 g/km) | 7.00 € |
| Czech Republic vignette for 10 days | Car up to 3,5 t - Plug-in hybrid (CO₂ max. 50 g/km) | 7.50 € |
| Czech Republic vignette for 30 days | Car up to 3,5 t - Plug-in hybrid (CO₂ max. 50 g/km) | 9.50 € |
| Czech Republic vignette for 365 days | Car up to 3,5 t - Plug-in hybrid (CO₂ max. 50 g/km) | 31.00 € |
Who is exempt from the Czech vignette?
In Czechia, some vehicles are exempt from the vignette requirement.
Examples include:
- motorcycles and trailers,
- electric vehicles,
- hydrogen-powered vehicles,
- certain plug-in hybrids and low-emission vehicles under the official rules.
The official exemption rules and notification process are available on edalnice.cz.
Can you return or correct a purchased vignette?
Yes. The official Czech vignette system allows certain corrections and refunds under the applicable terms.
Refund conditions are published on the official return page.
Road tolls in the Czech Republic | Vehicles ≥ 3.5 tonnes
The Czech electronic toll system applies to vehicles with a maximum permissible weight above 3.5 tonnes using charged motorways and selected roads.
The toll amount depends mainly on:
- vehicle weight,
- number of axles,
- EURO emission class,
- CO₂ emission class,
- distance travelled and road type.
The system requires an on-board unit (OBU) assigned to the registered vehicle.
Good to know
Since 1 March 2024, the Czech heavy-vehicle toll system has included a CO₂-based component. Vehicles are assigned to one of several emission classes, which affects the applicable toll rate.
How do you pay tolls for vehicles above 3.5 tonnes in the Czech Republic?
After registration in the electronic toll system, Czech tolls can generally be settled in two ways:
- PRE-PAY – the account is topped up in advance,
- POST-PAY – payment is settled afterwards according to the operator’s conditions.
The official Czech public administration portal confirms that the vehicle must be registered and equipped with an OBU before travelling on the tolled network.
Where can you get the on-board unit (OBU)?
The on-board unit is issued within the official electronic toll system after registration of the vehicle and operator.
The official public administration guidance explains that the next step after registration is obtaining the on-board unit through the toll system’s distribution process. See the official toll service page.
Where should the OBU be placed?
The on-board unit should be installed on the inside of the front windscreen in the position required by the official toll operator.
It must not obstruct the driver’s field of view and must remain properly powered and assigned to the correct vehicle within the system.
How much is the toll per kilometre in the Czech Republic?
There is no single flat kilometre rate for all heavy vehicles in Czechia.
The applicable rate varies according to:
- vehicle category,
- number of axles,
- road type,
- EURO class,
- CO₂ class.
As an example, the cost for a compliant heavy vehicle over 3.5 tonnes can differ substantially depending on the exact classification and route. Official rate calculation and registration information should be checked through the Czech toll system before travel.
Road tolls in the Czech Republic | Discounts and exemptions
In Czechia, motorcycles and trailers are exempt from the vignette requirement. Fully electric and hydrogen-powered passenger vehicles are also exempt under the official rules.
Vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane can benefit from reduced vignette prices. Certain plug-in hybrids can also qualify for reduced rates instead of the full standard tariff.
For heavy vehicles, additional discounts may apply in specific cases depending on the official toll rules and usage volumes.
Toll control in the Czech Republic
Checks are carried out by the Police of the Czech Republic and the Customs Administration. The official vignette portal confirms that inspection is performed by scanning number plates through patrol vehicles with cameras, via control gates and during checks at rest areas and parking areas.
The official edalnice.cz portal also states that "fines may be imposed where a vehicle does not hold a valid vignette or valid exemption."
Remember
Driving on Czech tolled roads without the appropriate toll payment can result in a substantial fine. To avoid problems, it is best to buy the vignette or complete toll registration before travel.
Can heavy vehicles receive volume discounts?
Yes. Under the Czech toll rules, some operators with higher annual toll volumes may qualify for discounts.
The exact thresholds and conditions depend on the official toll framework in force for the given period and should be checked directly through the official Czech toll system and public administration guidance.
When does a toll offence occur?
A toll offence may occur when:
- the vehicle does not have a valid toll product,
- the vehicle should be registered in the toll system but is not,
- the OBU is missing, inactive or incorrectly used,
- the recorded vehicle data are incorrect or incomplete,
- the driver or operator does not comply with the applicable toll rules.
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Buy Czech vignetteRoad tolls in the Czech Republic | Summary
Road tolls in Czechia are divided into e-vignettes for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and the electronic toll system for heavier vehicles. Passenger cars, pick-ups and light campervans usually fall under the vignette system, while lorries and buses use the distance-based electronic toll system with an OBU. Exemptions and reduced rates apply to some low-emission vehicles and specific other categories under the official Czech rules.
Have a safe journey!
