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Hungary vignette 2026

Digital — linked to your plate All motorways ~€71–€245 fine if caught

Hungary prices and vehicle categories

Official prices, validity periods and vehicle classes for the current season.

Official prices verified 12 Jun 2026

Two categories only.

Cars — covers everything up to 3.5 t, including vans and motorhomes.

Motorcycles — covers bikes, sidecars and 3-wheelers.

The weight limit is what's on your registration document, not what you're carrying. Full vehicle category guide →

Over 3.5 t? You need a GO-Box instead — no vignette required.

DurationPrice (HUF)Price (€)
1 day New 2026HUF 5,550€15.73
10 days HUF 6,900€19.55
1 month HUF 11,170€31.65
Annual ~14 months validity HUF 61,760€175.02

Get your vignette from the official operator

Autovig does not sell vignettes. Use the official operator to see current prices, enter your plate and pay securely on their site.

Open official portal →

How registration works

1

Open the operator flow

Use the official source or authorised reseller.

2

Enter plate number

One wrong character can invalidate the vignette.

3

Confirm dates

Check start date, duration and activation timing.

4

Done — no sticker

The plate is registered digitally.

Hungary vignette validity and fines

When does it activate?

  • All listed e-matrica products can start immediately once the plate is registered in the e-matrica system.
  • The 1-day vignette expires at 23:59 on the purchase day, so a late purchase gives fewer driving hours.

What if you're caught?

  1. 1.ANPR camera or roadside control checks the plate.
  2. 2.The operator issues a substitute toll notice (pótdíj).
  3. 3.Unpaid cases can escalate to a higher administrative fine.

Before you drive in Hungary: e-matrica, fines & motorcycle rules

FAQ

Does the 1-day Hungary vignette mean 24 hours of driving?
No. It ends at 23:59 on the purchase day, so a purchase made in the evening covers only the remaining hours until midnight.
Do motorcycles need a vignette in Hungary?
Yes. Motorcycles use category D1M for the daily, 10-day and monthly products, at lower rates than D1. There is no separate motorcycle price for the annual vignette — it is sold as the D1 product (~€175.02).
Do I need a county vignette for motorway transit across Hungary?
Usually not. County products are mainly for local or repeated driving in one area. For cross-country transit, the national 10-day or 1-month vignette is usually the practical choice.
Should I buy before reaching the motorway?
Yes. The plate must be registered before you rely on the vignette, even if the grace-period rule exists for accidental entry.