In 15 years living in Slovenia, I've watched dozens of travellers get caught out by the highway vignette. Either they didn't know it existed, or they miscounted the days. Outcome: a €300 fine at the first roadside check. Here's everything you need to know to avoid that.
2026 prices: how much does it cost?
| Duration | Car (class 2A) | Motorbike (class 1) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €16.00 | €8.00 |
| 1 month | €32.00 | — (not available) |
| 6 months | — (not available) | €32.00 |
| 1 year | €117.50 | €58.70 |
For a car: €16 per week, €32 per month, €117.50 per year. For a motorbike: €8 per week, €32 per half-year (motorbikes have no monthly vignette), €58.70 per year. Compared to France (around €7 per 100 km of motorway), it's a remarkably cheap system. A Ljubljana–Maribor run (130 km) would cost you roughly €9 in French tolls — here it's covered by your €16 weekly vignette. And no — there is no 1-day vignette: 7 days is the shortest duration available.
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What is the Slovenian vignette?
Since February 2022, Slovenia has switched to an electronic vignette (e-vinjeta). No more sticker on the windscreen. The vignette is tied to your number plate and enforced by ANPR cameras on the motorway network. It's run by DARS, the Slovenian motorway operator. It's required on every A-class motorway and H-class expressway — including the Ljubljana ring road, which many drivers end up on without realising it.
Campervans and vans: watch out for class 2B
The rate depends on your vehicle's height above the front axle. Over 1.30 m — which covers most campervans and motorhomes up to 3.5 t — you move into class 2B: €32 per week, €64.10 per month, €235 per year. Exactly double the car rate. Buying a 2A vignette for a van by mistake counts as driving without a valid vignette — the fine applies all the same. Above 3.5 t there is no vignette at all: you need a DarsGo unit and tolls are charged per gantry, like trucks.
The 7-day trap
Here's the classic mistake: if you arrive on a Saturday and leave the following Saturday, that's 8 days, not 7. The weekly vignette won't cover you — you need the monthly at €32. I've seen travellers fined on the very last day for a few hours' overrun. The police don't negotiate: the fine is €300, full stop.
Patrick's tip: an 8-day trip on a 7-day vignette
Staying a few days longer than a week? Before paying €32 for the monthly, look at your route: the trick is to concentrate your motorway days into a single week. The Soča valley has no motorway at all — if you start or end your trip there, coming in over the Predil pass from Italy, you can spend three or four days between Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin without any vignette. Same logic for the Ljubljana–Bled combo: direct trains and buses mean no car — and no vignette — needed. In practice: on a 10-day trip, 3 car-free or motorway-free days + 7 days of road trip = a €16 weekly vignette instead of a €32 monthly. The e-vignette starts on the date you choose, not the date of purchase — set it to begin the day you leave the valley.
Where to buy the vignette
Easiest option: online at evinjeta.dars.si (the site has an English version). Enter your plate, pick the duration, pay by card — the vignette is active immediately. You can also buy it at petrol stations inside Slovenia, at border crossings, or even at some petrol stations in Austria and Italy before you cross the border. My advice: buy online before you leave home. Three minutes, done. One warning: several well-ranked reseller sites sell the exact same vignette with hefty “service fees” on top — evinjeta.dars.si is the only official shop.
Rental cars: always double-check
If you rent a car, the vignette is usually included in the price (capped at €4/day, never more than the weekly rate). But always confirm with the rental agency. Some include it, some charge it as an extra. Get it in writing — at a roadside check it's the driver who pays the fine, not the rental company.
The Karavanke tunnel: a separate toll
If you arrive from Austria via Villach on the A11, note that the Karavanke tunnel is not covered by the vignette: it's a separate toll of €9 per crossing for vehicles up to 3.5 t, paid at the toll station — on top of the Slovenian vignette you'll need as soon as you exit the tunnel. To avoid it, take the Ljubelj (Loibl) pass north of Tržič — free and scenic — or enter through Italy via Tarvisio.
Can you avoid the motorway?
Technically yes — national roads are free. In practice, it's rarely a good idea. Slovenia is a small mountainous country and the secondary roads wind through valleys. A 1h30 motorway journey can easily turn into 3 hours on national roads. Unless you've got time to spare and enjoy the scenery (a fair argument), just buy the vignette.
Slovenia vignette FAQ (2026)
How much is the Slovenia vignette in 2026?
For a car: €16 for one week, €32 for one month and €117.50 for one year. Motorbikes pay €8 per week, €32 per half-year or €58.70 per year. Prices are set by DARS and are identical online and at petrol stations.
Where can I buy the Slovenian e-vignette?
Online at evinjeta.dars.si (English version available) — the vignette is active immediately. You can also buy it at petrol stations in Slovenia, at border crossings, and at some Austrian and Italian petrol stations near the border.
Do I really need a vignette in Slovenia?
Yes, on all A-class motorways and H-class expressways, enforced by ANPR cameras. National roads are free, but crossing this mountainous country on them takes roughly twice as long.
What is the fine for driving without a vignette in Slovenia?
€300, enforced by ANPR cameras and roadside checks. The fine applies even if you overran a 7-day vignette by just a few hours, so count your days carefully.
Is there a 1-day vignette for Slovenia?
No. Unlike Austria, Slovenia has no daily vignette: the shortest duration is 7 days (€16 for a car, €8 for a motorbike). Even a one-hour transit towards Croatia requires the weekly vignette — or the free national roads.
Is the Karavanke tunnel included in the vignette?
No. The tunnel between Austria and Slovenia (A11) has a separate toll of €9 per crossing for vehicles up to 3.5 t, charged in addition to the vignette. Free alternatives are the Ljubelj (Loibl) pass or entering via Tarvisio in Italy.
Which vignette do I need for a campervan or motorhome?
If the vehicle is under 3.5 t but taller than 1.30 m above the front axle — most campervans — you need class 2B: €32 per week, €64.10 per month, €235 per year. Over 3.5 t, no vignette applies: you need the DarsGo toll unit used by trucks.
Do I need a vignette on the Ljubljana ring road?
Yes. The Ljubljana ring road is a full motorway, monitored by the same ANPR cameras as the rest of the network. It's one of the most common places for visitors to get fined, typically when driving to the airport or crossing the city east to west.
Patrick Faust
French expat in Slovenia since 2004. Founder of e-Slovénie, a Slovenia travel guide. Learn more →