E-Vignette Hungary
Are you organizing a road trip to picturesque Hungary? Remember that for motor vehicles under 3,500 kg, a vignette is mandatory on Hungary’s highways. Opt for the modern convenience of a digital vignette instead of the traditional windshield sticker for your Hungary vignette. These vignettes come with various validity options to suit your travel plans.
Ensure a hassle-free journey by securing your digital vignette for Hungary ahead of time. With this preparation, you can look forward to a smooth and enjoyable trip to your destination.
Prices and validity periods
Prices depend on providers
Cars: <3.5 t laden weight
Motorcycle: <3.5 t laden weight
Van: >3.5 t laden weight
Trailers: >3.5 t laden weight
In Hungary, the digital vignette is required for motorcycles, passenger cars, vans, campers, buses (with a maximum mass up to 3,500 kg), and trailers. If you are driving with a caravan or trailer, a separate vignette is also necessary for the trailer, except for trailers/caravans used with motorcycles and passenger cars with a maximum of 7 seats and a weight limit of 3,500 kg.
Trucks with a maximum permitted mass exceeding 3,500 kg are exempt from the digital vignette. Instead, Hungary utilizes an obligatory electronic toll system for these vehicles, known as HU-GO.
Vehicle Category D1: This includes motorcycles and passenger cars designed for up to 7 persons, with a maximum authorized mass of 3.5 tons, and their trailers. This category is designated if field “J” (vehicle category) of the vehicle registration certificate contains the code M1 or M1G.
Vehicle Category D2: This category encompasses all motor vehicles that do not fall under any other specific vehicle category and are not subject to toll payment under a separate law. Vehicles classified under N1 or N1G in the vehicle category field of the official certificate (e.g., vehicle registration certificate), regardless of seating capacity, are included here. This also applies to vehicles with a seating capacity of 8 or more.
Vehicle Category B2: This category is for buses, defined as motor vehicles intended for passenger transport, equipped with more than 9 permanent seats, including the driver’s seat.
Vehicle Category U: This includes any trailers for vehicles in categories D2 and B2.
Starting from the beginning of 2019, trailer authorizations (vehicle category U) are also available for vehicles in category D2 or B2, in addition to the D2 or B2 authorization. This is advantageous for motorists, as it allows the use of a category U digital vignette purchased for the towing vehicle to tow any trailer.
Hungary vignette has the following validity period options:
- Daily: Vignette validity is for 1 calendar day at the start date
- 10 Days: Vignette validity is for 10 days from the start date
- Monthly: Vignette validity is for 30 days from the start date
- Calendar Year: Vignette validity is for the calendar year and plus 1 month, up to 31 January of the following year
When driving in Hungary, besides possessing a valid vignette, there are several mandatory items you must have in your vehicle:
Warning Triangle: Crucial for signaling other drivers in situations like breakdowns or roadside emergencies.
Safety Vest: Essential for ensuring your visibility, particularly important in low-light conditions or during stops on the roadside.
Car First Aid Kit/Bag: A necessary item for providing immediate medical assistance in case of minor injuries or emergencies.
It is imperative to note that the possession of certain items in your vehicle while driving in Hungary is not only a legal mandate but also significantly contributes to the overall safety of your travels. Compliance with these regulations is essential for ensuring both adherence to the law and the well-being of all road users.
Please note that once your order for a Hungary digital vignette has been processed, it cannot be refunded. This policy underscores the importance of ensuring all details are correct before finalizing your digital vignette purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Digital vignettes are linked to your vehicle’s license plate number. When you purchase a digital vignette, it gets registered in the toll operator’s system, and cameras on the toll roads automatically detect your plate and validate your vignette.
Digital vignettes are checked using automated camera systems that read your vehicle’s license plate as you pass through toll points, ensuring that a valid vignette is associated with your plate.
You can buy the vignette for your car either online or physical. You can buy the physical vignettes in the gas stations near to the border. If you don’t want to spend time with that, you can buy a digital e-vignette and travel hassle-free. The digital vignettes can be purchased on the official website of Hungarian authorities or on Vignetim app. You can download Vignetim app on the following links:
If you realize that you’ve entered the wrong license plate number, contact our customer service immediately. Corrections can be made only if the vignette has not been completed and recorded in the system.
You can’t cancel your vignette once it is completed. With our Flex Service, you can cancel your vignette anytime up to 6 hours before its start date. This provides you with the flexibility to change your travel plans without incurring unnecessary costs.
The digital vignette is mandatory on all highways in Hungary, which are identified by the letter M followed by a number (e.g., M11). Several urban areas are toll-free. It’s important to note that vignettes cannot be purchased on the highways in Hungary; they must be activated before entering a highway. Be aware that the fines for driving without a valid digital vignette in Hungary are substantial.
Get the Vignetim App
Download the Vignetim app to make your travels across Europe smoother and more convenient. With our user-friendly app, you can easily purchase e-vignettes, manage your toll payments, and receive real-time updates. Available for both iOS and Android, start your journey with Vignetim today!
