Hungary
Motorway vignette Hungary – the most important things to know about using toll roads
Most motorways and roads in Hungary are subject to tolls, and motorcycles, cars and their trailers, lorries with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 tonnes, buses and coaches, and vehicles and their trailers not subject to tolls under special legislation may only use them with a valid e-vignette.
Information on toll roads can be found on the website nemzetiutdij.hu.
The vignettes are sold in electronic form only and can be purchased online, via the mobile apps and websites of authorised dealers, and at general points of sale such as petrol stations and shops near border crossings.
Before paying the toll vignette fee, the information provided by the customer must be verified.
The e-vignette must be purchased before driving onto the toll road. In the case of an accidental drive onto a toll road section, a bona fide road user has the option to purchase the toll sticker within 60 minutes of the drive.
Motorway vignettes are available with a validity period of 10 days (weekly), months (monthly) and years. Drivers who regularly use only a specific section of motorway can obtain a vignette valid for each county.
NATIONAL VALIDITY E-VIGNETTES
Weekly (10-day): valid from the start date and 9 consecutive days thereafter. If the purchaser does not specify the start date at the time of purchase, the sticker is valid from the date of purchase.
Monthly: valid from the starting date until the 24th hour of the same number of days of the following month or until the 24th hour of the last day of the month. If the purchaser does not specify the start of the validity period at the time of purchase, the sticker is valid from the date of purchase.
Annual: valid from the date of purchase until 24 hours on 31 January of the following year if purchased in the current year, or from the first day of the current year until 24 hours on 31 January of the following year if purchased in advance.
e-vignettes with a county/regional validity
Valid for use on toll roads in a county, valid from the date of purchase until 24 hours on 31 January of the following year, if purchased in the current year, valid from the first day of the current year until 24 hours on 31 January of the following year, if purchased in advance.
| Price category | National weekly (10-day) e-vignette | National monthly e-vignette | National annual e-vignette | Regional annual e-vignette |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1M* | 3200 HUF | 5180 HUF | 57260 HUF | 6660 HUF |
| D1 | 6400 HUF | 10360 HUF | 57260 HUF | 6660 HUF |
| D2 | 9310 HUF | 14670 HUF | 81280 HUF | 13330 HUF |
| B2 | 20640 HUF | 29270 HUF | ||
| U | 6400 HUF | 10360 HUF | 57260 HUF | 6660 HUF |
PRICE CATEGORIES
D1: motorcycles; passenger cars and their trailers with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes and carrying up to 7 persons.
D2: all motor vehicles not included in other categories and not subject to tolls by virtue of special legislation. In the case of towed vehicles, a category U e-vignette purchased for the towed vehicle or for the registration number of the towing vehicle.
B2: bus or coach, i.e. a vehicle designed for the carriage of passengers and having more than 9 permanent seats, including the driver’s seat. In the case of a towing vehicle, a category U e-vignette purchased for the towing vehicle or for the registration number of the towing vehicle.
U: for towing vehicles of categories D2 and B2. A category U vignette may also be purchased for the registration number of the towing vehicle.
The price category of a vehicle is determined by the vehicle’s category, its combined weight and the number of seats (including the driver’s seat) as stated in its official document.
It is possible to request an electronic vignette replacement in the event of sale of the vehicle to another person, change of registration number, theft or total loss, or incorrect data provided when ordering. The request for replacement of the e-vignette or reimbursement of part of the price is made by sending the necessary documents and paying a fee of HUF 1470.
For vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 3.5 tonnes, an on-board unit with Hu-Go toll system can be used for driving on motorways, motorways and lower class main roads. The toll rate is calculated on the basis of the vehicle’s emission class and axle number.
