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Motorway tolls are rising in Hungary – Here’s how it affects you!
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From 1 January 2025, the price of motorway stickers in Hungary increased. According to the National Toll Payment Services Ltd., the cost of an annual vignette for a standard car will rise from HUF 57,260 (EUR 138) to HUF 59,210 (EUR 143).
Annual vignettes remain valid until 31 January of the following year, and new vignettes can be used starting from the first day of the year. According to Pénzcentrum, the price increase forms part of the regulation of the user-charge toll system, as stipulated in ITM Decree 45/2020 (28.XI.).
Rules for the e-vignette toll system
The e-vignette system permits the use of motorways, expressways, and trunk roads upon payment of a toll. This system applies to motorcycles, cars, lorries up to 3.5 tonnes, buses, and caravans. Motorists must ensure they have the correct e-vignette before travelling to avoid fines for not possessing a valid road permit.
The validity period starts from the exact day, hour, and minute of purchase. In good faith, if someone unintentionally enters a toll road without a vignette, they have 60 minutes to purchase one. Drivers are advised to double-check details such as their registration number, licence plate number, toll category, and validity period.
Types of e-vignette validity
Nationally valid vignettes are available for daily, weekly (10-day), monthly, and annual durations. Their validity is strictly defined; for example, an annual vignette is valid from the date of purchase until 31 January of the following year. County-specific vignettes allow the use of toll roads within a particular county for a year.
Motorway vignette prices vary by category. For instance: