Austrian Vignette: The Complete Checklist Guide
Everything Irish drivers need to know about the Austrian motorway vignette, presented as clear, actionable checklists.
Explore ServicesWhat Is the Austrian Vignette?
The Austrian motorway vignette is a mandatory time-based toll permit for all motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes using Austrian motorways and expressways. For Irish drivers, Austria is typically reached by flying to a nearby airport (Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck) and renting a car, or by driving via the UK, France, and Germany. The digital vignette, available at asfinag.at, is the most convenient option.
Vignette Types
10-Day9.90 EUR
Single trips
2-Month29.00 EUR
Extended stays
Annual96.40 EUR
Frequent travel
Pre-Journey Checklist
Complete Pre-Journey Checklist
- Confirm vehicle weight under 3.5 tonnes
- Choose vignette type based on travel duration
- Purchase digital vignette at asfinag.at before departure
- Enter registration plate exactly as on documents
- Check your route for special toll roads
- Have payment card ready for toll booths
- Save Austrian vignette purchase confirmation
- Verify validity dates before entering Austria
- Check current prices at asfinag.at
- Carry vehicle registration and insurance documents
- Note ASFINAG customer service number
- Check winter equipment requirements if travelling in cold months
- If renting a car: confirm the rental plate with the rental company
- If renting a car: check if rental company has already purchased a vignette
Included and Not Included
| Included | Not Included (Extra Toll) |
|---|---|
| All standard motorways | Brenner motorway A13 |
| All expressways | Arlberg tunnel A14 |
| Unlimited distance on covered network | Karawanken tunnel A11 |
| Both directions | Tauern motorway A10 sections |
| Cars up to 3.5t | Pyhrn motorway A9 sections |
| Motorcycles (separate) | Felbertauern road |
| Car + trailer (one vignette) | Grossglockner Alpine Road |
| 24/7 access during validity | Vehicles over 3.5t (GO-Box) |
| Digital enforcement | Wrong plate registrations |
| No per-km charges on covered roads | Private toll roads |
| Immediate digital activation | Emergency vehicles (exempt) |
| Advance purchase up to 1 year | Expired vignette |
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