Czech Vignette 2027: Prices and New 24-Hour Rule
11/13/2026
Czech motorway vignette prices for cars stay the same in 2027, and from 1 January 2027 the one-day vignette becomes a true 24-hour vignette. Until now it was valid only until midnight of the chosen day. Here is what drivers need to know, as of November 2026.
Czech vignette prices for cars in 2027
The Czech Republic uses an electronic vignette (elektronická dálniční známka) linked to your licence plate. Under the amendment that ends automatic yearly price increases, the prices for passenger cars stay at the 2026 level, according to the Czech media reports Cebia and Finance. The amounts match the current official price list:
| Validity | Price (car) |
|---|---|
| 1 day (24 hours from 1 Jan 2027) | 230 CZK |
| 10 days | 300 CZK |
| 30 days | 480 CZK |
| 1 year | 2,570 CZK |
The Czech president signed the amendment on 4 November 2026, and it takes effect on 1 January 2027, as reported by Cebia on 8 November 2026. Prices are now set directly in the law instead of being indexed every year.
What changes for the one-day vignette
Today the one-day vignette is valid only until midnight of the day you choose. From 1 January 2027 it will be valid for 24 hours. The start rule is unchanged: validity begins at purchase or at a later start date you select, no more than 30 days after payment.
For a short transit or a day trip that starts in the afternoon, this is a clear improvement. You no longer lose half of the validity if you drive in the evening and return the next morning.
Who needs a vignette
According to the official Czech e-shop, every four-wheeled vehicle with a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes must have an electronic vignette to use the toll motorways and expressways. Towed vehicles and motorcycles are not included in that obligation. The vignette is tied to the licence plate and the country of registration, so there is no sticker to display. The e-shop also offers a validation function where you can check a plate and country of registration.
Electric cars, plug-in hybrids and gas vehicles
The rules for low-emission vehicles stay the same, according to Cebia:
- Electric and hydrogen cars are exempt. For Czech-registered cars the exemption is applied automatically; for foreign-registered cars it has to be reported to the State Fund for Transport Infrastructure (SFDI).
- Plug-in hybrids (up to 50 g CO₂/km) pay reduced rates: 640 CZK for a year, 120 CZK for 30 days, 70 CZK for 10 days and 50 CZK for 24 hours.
- Natural gas and biomethane vehicles pay 1,280 CZK for a year, 240 CZK for 30 days, 150 CZK for 10 days and 110 CZK for 24 hours.
Check which category your car falls into before you buy, because the vignette is tied to your plate.
Fines for driving without a vignette
Cebia reports that driving on a toll road without a valid vignette can be fined up to 5,000 CZK on the spot and up to 20,000 CZK in administrative proceedings. Because the vignette is linked to the registration number, a missing or mistyped plate means you are effectively without a vignette.
Practical tips
- Check the plate carefully. The vignette is linked to the registration number and the country. A typo can leave you without valid cover.
- Buy before you cross the border. You can choose a start date up to 30 days after payment, so there is no need to buy at the last minute.
- Pick the shortest period that fits. For a weekend, the 10-day vignette (300 CZK) is only 70 CZK more than the one-day one (230 CZK).
- Keep the confirmation. Save the purchase confirmation, and use the validity check on the Czech e-shop if you are unsure.
- Plan for the new 24-hour rule. If you travel after 1 January 2027, a one-day vignette bought in the afternoon will cover you for 24 hours from the start of validity.
FAQ
Do Czech vignette prices go up in 2027? No. Based on the reports above, the prices for cars stay at 2,570 CZK (year), 480 CZK (30 days), 300 CZK (10 days) and 230 CZK (one day).
When does the 24-hour vignette start? On 1 January 2027, when the amendment takes effect.
Is there a paper sticker in the Czech Republic? No. The Czech vignette is electronic and linked to your licence plate.
Do I need a vignette for a motorcycle? According to the Czech e-shop, motorcycles and towed vehicles are not included in the obligation.
Where can I buy the Czech e-vignette? It is sold by the Czech state e-shop and by other online sellers. You can buy the Czech e-vignette online with Vignette ID: https://e-vignettes.eu/about-cz