Buy Your Romania E-Vignette

Romania’s system is unusually broad by European standards: the rovinieta covers Romania’s national road network, including national roads (DN), expressways, and motorways (A), subject to the statutory exceptions for certain national-road sections within municipalities. It is therefore required on many roads that are not motorways. Once purchased through Avignette.com, your vignette is linked to your vehicle’s license plate and registered in the CNAIR toll database, giving you compliant access to the applicable road network.

A 2026 update worth knowing: Romania’s road-tariff system is changing on October 1, 2026. The passenger-car rovinieta rates below apply before the new system takes effect. For travel on or after October 1, check the latest official tariff and rules.

Choosing the right vignette for Romania

Before the October 1, 2026 tariff-system change, Romania’s passenger-car rovinieta offers five validity periods:

1-day vignette: for very short trips or a single day’s travel.
10-day vignette: a practical choice for tourists and transit drivers, suited to short trips or a specific travel window.
30-day vignette: covers a full month, ideal for longer stays.
60-day vignette: for prolonged visits or repeated short trips.
Annual vignette: valid for 12 months, best for regular travelers or residents.

Note: there is no 7-day or 90-day option in the current system. If you’ve seen those mentioned elsewhere, they’re outdated or refer to a different vehicle category or country’s system.

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2026 pricing for Romania’s rovinieta

The following Category A prices apply before the October 1, 2026 tariff-system change:

Validity	Price (Category A car)
1 day	€3.50
10 days	€6.00
30 days	€9.50
60 days	€15.00
Annual (12 months)	€50.00

Motorcycles are exempt from the rovinieta requirement and do not need to purchase a rovinieta.

Vehicles subject to the new TollRo system will move to distance-based charging from October 1, 2026. TollRo applies to vehicles designed and constructed for goods transport with a maximum authorized mass above 3.5 tonnes; mixed-transport vehicles are treated as goods vehicles for TollRo purposes.

Swift delivery of your Romania vignette

Instant registration: once you complete payment, your vignette is registered in the CNAIR electronic system within minutes. There’s no physical sticker to wait for.
Flexible start date: you can choose a start date up to 30 days ahead of your trip, or set it to begin today. If you select today as your start date, validity begins when the purchase is registered in the electronic system; if you choose a future date, it begins at 00:00 on that date.
No grace period: Romania doesn’t allow entering the road network first and sorting out the vignette afterward. It needs to be valid before you drive, not just before you’re checked.

Additional toll charges for Danube bridges

Beyond the rovinieta, several Danube crossings charge their own separate toll, payable at the crossing itself:

Calafat–Vidin Bridge (DN56, E79): connects Calafat in Romania with Vidin in Bulgaria.
Giurgiu–Ruse Bridge (DN5, E70, E85), also known as the Friendship Bridge: connects Giurgiu in Romania with Ruse in Bulgaria, with a separate toll of approximately €6 for a car.
Fetești–Cernavodă Bridge (A2, E81): part of the A2 motorway, with a separate per-crossing toll of €19 (approximately €4) for a car. This is a bridge charge, not a per-kilometre motorway toll.
Giurgeni–Vadu Oii Bridge (DN2A, E60): connects Giurgeni and Vadu Oii within Romania.

These charges apply regardless of your rovinieta validity. Budget for them separately when planning a route that crosses the Danube. None of the four bridges above are covered by any rovinieta tier, including the annual vignette, so frequent Danube crossers should factor the per-crossing cost into their travel budget rather than assume a higher-tier vignette eventually covers it.

What to check before driving in Romania

Before setting off, confirm that the vehicle registration number, country of registration, vehicle category, and selected validity period are correct on your e-vignette confirmation. Because the rovinieta is electronically linked to the vehicle’s registration number, even a small data-entry mistake can cause a compliance problem. Keep your purchase confirmation available during your trip so you can verify the details if needed. If you are using a rental vehicle, confirm the registration number shown on the rental documents before completing the purchase. Drivers planning trips around October 1, 2026 should also check the latest tariff rules because Romania is transitioning to a new road-charging framework. The pre-October passenger-car prices shown in this guide should not be assumed to apply after that date, so always confirm the applicable rules before traveling.

Vignette requirements for rental cars, and fines

Rental cars registered in Romania: generally already carry a valid rovinieta. Confirm this with the rental company at pickup.
Foreign-registered rental cars: you’re responsible for purchasing your own rovinieta and linking it to that vehicle’s license plate.

Rovinieta compliance is checked electronically through the Romanian road-toll system, with enforcement also possible through roadside checks. For a standard Category A car, the current legal fine range is approximately €54–€108, depending on the exchange rate. Paying within the applicable 15-day period generally allows payment of half of the minimum fine. Paying the fine does not excuse you from buying a valid rovinieta. Both the fine and the vignette obligation still apply.

Ordering Romania’s e-vignette via Avignette.com

Start on the homepage: visit Avignette.com to begin.
Input travel information: enter your departure location and Romanian destination.
View and order products: check the recommended options shown for your route.
Select vehicle and travel date: choose your vehicle type and specify when you’re travelling.
Choose your vignette: select the appropriate validity period: 1-day, 10-day, 30-day, 60-day, or annual, based on your trip.
Review your selection: remove anything you don’t need; all essential products for your journey are shown automatically.
Enter your details: fill in your personal and vehicle information.
Complete your order: pay through your preferred method.

Once processed, your e-vignette is linked to your vehicle’s registration number, and you’re set to travel on Romania’s applicable national road network without worrying about rovinieta compliance.

Romania’s expanding motorway network

Romania’s motorway network continues to expand, but newly opened motorway and expressway sections remain subject to the applicable rovinieta requirements. The vignette requirement is based on the road network covered by the system, not simply on whether a particular motorway section is newly opened. New motorway and expressway sections can nevertheless meaningfully cut journey times on routes that previously relied on slower national roads.

Navigating toll charges and environmental stickers across Europe

If your route continues beyond Romania, keep the following in mind:

Vignette countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Slovakia all require their own vignette for using motorways and major roads.
Environmental stickers: Germany and France operate environmental sticker schemes (the Umweltplakette and Crit’Air sticker respectively) to regulate emissions in designated urban zones. These are relevant if your trip passes through their cities, not just their motorways.
Plan ahead: check the vignette and environmental sticker requirements for every country on your route before setting off, and buy in advance online where possible, since several countries, including Romania, allow no grace period after entering.

Sample journey costs

A few worked examples help put the current passenger-car rovinieta prices in context. These examples use the rates applicable before the October 1, 2026 tariff-system change.

Transiting from Hungary to Bulgaria (entering at Nădlac or Borș and exiting via Giurgiu): a 1-day rovinieta at €3.50 comfortably covers a straight-through crossing, though a 10-day vignette at €6.00 leaves useful flexibility if your schedule shifts, for barely more than the price of the 1-day option.
A two-week holiday exploring Transylvania and the Carpathians: the 10-day vignette at €6.00 covers most short breaks, but if your trip runs past 10 days, the 30-day option at €9.50 is a small step up in price for a much wider margin. It is worth choosing upfront rather than risking a lapsed vignette partway through.
A summer road trip combining Bucharest, the Black Sea coast, and a loop back through the mountains over roughly six weeks: the 60-day vignette at €15.00 is the natural fit, and notably cheaper than buying two separate 30-day vignettes back to back.
Regular business travel to Romania throughout the year: the annual vignette at €50.00 can be more economical than repeatedly buying shorter-validity products, while also removing the need to track validity dates on each trip.

Coverage that surprises first-time visitors

Because Romania’s rovinieta covers ordinary national roads (DN) as well as motorways, drivers arriving from countries where vignettes only apply to motorways sometimes assume a quiet two-lane road between towns is toll-free. It generally isn’t, if it’s classified as part of the national network. The enforcement cameras don’t distinguish between a busy motorway and a rural DN road when checking your plate against the CNAIR database. If your route sticks entirely to city streets and minor local roads, you may not need a rovinieta at all for that stretch, but as soon as you join any DN-numbered road, an expressway, or a motorway, you’re back in scope. When in doubt, it’s simpler and cheaper to hold a valid vignette for your entire stay than to try to plan a route that avoids the national network altogether.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a rovinieta if I’m only driving on national roads, not motorways?

Yes. Unlike most European vignette systems, Romania’s rovinieta covers the national road network, including national roads (DN), expressways, and motorways (A), subject to the statutory exceptions for certain national-road sections within municipalities.

Do motorcycles need a Romanian vignette?

No. Motorcycles are fully exempt from the rovinieta requirement, with no category or purchase needed.

Is there a 7-day or 90-day rovinieta option?

No. The current five options are 1-day, 10-day, 30-day, 60-day, and annual. If you’ve seen a 7-day or 90-day price mentioned, it’s outdated or refers to a different country’s system.

How much is the fine for driving without a valid rovinieta?

For a standard Category A car, the current fine range is approximately €54–€108, depending on the exchange rate. Paying within the applicable 15-day period generally allows payment of half of the minimum fine, but you’ll still need to buy a valid vignette regardless. The fine doesn’t substitute for it.

Is there a grace period to buy a rovinieta after entering Romania?

No. The vignette needs to be valid before you start driving on the network. There’s no allowance for entering first and sorting it out afterward.

Are the Danube bridge crossings included in the rovinieta price?

No. Bridges such as Giurgiu–Ruse (around €6 for a car) and Fetești–Cernavodă (around €4) charge their own separate toll, payable at the crossing, regardless of your rovinieta status.

Does my rental car already have a valid rovinieta?

If it’s registered in Romania, it typically does. Confirm with the rental company at pickup. If the car is registered in another country, you’re responsible for buying your own rovinieta and linking it to that plate.

When does my rovinieta become valid after I buy it?

If you set today as your start date, it becomes valid once the purchase is registered in the electronic system, usually within minutes. If you choose a future date, it becomes valid at 00:00 on that date.

Do vans and motorhomes pay the same price as cars?

Not necessarily. Category A pricing applies to standard passenger cars up to 3.5 tonnes. Other vehicle types use different categories or, where applicable from October 1, 2026, the new distance-based TollRo system, so check your vehicle’s exact classification before buying.

How far in advance can I buy a Romanian rovinieta?

Up to 30 days before your intended start date, which makes it easy to arrange before you even set off.

Does buying an annual vignette cover the Danube bridge tolls?

No. The Calafat–Vidin, Giurgiu–Ruse, Fetești–Cernavodă, and Giurgeni–Vadu Oii bridges all charge a separate toll at the crossing, regardless of which rovinieta tier you hold. Even the annual vignette doesn’t include them.