Romania Motorway Vignette 2025: E-Rovinieta Rates & Payment Guide
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Romania Motorway Vignette Complete Guide
System: Electronic vignette (Rovinieta) linked to license plate
Coverage: All national roads, motorways, expressways (except municipal roads)
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Technology: Camera-based automatic plate recognition
Operator: CNAIR (National Company of Administration of Road Infrastructure)
Do I Need a Rovinieta for Romania? 2025 Update
Yes, you need a rovinieta (electronic vignette) to drive on Romanian national roads, motorways, and expressways - but not on municipal roads within city limits. Romania's vignette system covers virtually all major intercity routes.
Key Reality: Driving without a valid rovinieta triggers automatic fines from €50 to €940 detected by widespread camera surveillance. Even transit through Romania requires a vignette purchase.
2025 Update: Romania maintains stable vignette prices with no increases planned for 2025. Physical stickers remain abolished - only electronic vignettes available since 2007.
Romania Vignette Costs: Current Rates
Romania operates a time-based vignette system with eight vehicle categories and multiple validity periods.
Current Vignette Rates by Vehicle Category (2025)
| Vehicle Category | 7 Days | 30 Days | 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category A (Cars up to 9 seats) | 13.49 RON (~€3) | 31.45 RON (~€7) | 125.81 RON (~€28) |
| Category B (Goods vehicles ≤3.5t) | Higher rates | Commercial pricing | Annual options |
| Category C (Goods vehicles 3.5-7.5t) | Available | Commercial rates | Fleet pricing |
| Category G (Buses 9-23 seats) | Available | Commercial rates | Annual options |
| Category H (Buses >23 seats) | Available | Premium rates | Fleet pricing |
| Motorcycles | EXEMPT | EXEMPT | EXEMPT |
Where You Pay Vignettes (2025)
Vignette Required: All national roads (DN), motorways (A), expressways outside municipality boundaries
Vignette-Free: Municipal roads within city/town/village boundaries, county roads, communal roads
How to Pay Romanian Vignettes
You can use the following methods to purchase Romanian vignettes:
1. Electronic Purchase (Recommended):
- Official website: roviniete.ro (authorized by CNAIR)
- Third-party authorized sellers: Instant email delivery
- Payment methods: Credit cards, bank transfer, PayPal
2. Physical Purchase Points:
- Petrol stations: MOL, Lukoil, OMV, Rompetrol
- Border crossings: All major entry points
- Cash or card payment in RON or EUR
To calculate total travel costs including vignettes and fuel for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Romanian roads, use TollGuru Romania calculator
Recent Changes (2025)
Infrastructure Developments:
- Romania reached 1,000 km of highways and expressways in September 2023
- At least 250 km of new highways planned for 2024, including southern sections of the Bucharest Ring Road A0
- All new highway segments automatically added to vignette-required network
Pricing Stability:
- Vignette prices remain unchanged for 2025 (unlike neighboring Hungary with increases)
- Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 5.06 RON (fluctuates daily)
- ECO discount available for vehicles less than 3 years old
Bridge Tolls:
- Additional charges apply for Danube River bridges (Vidin, Cernavodă, Giurgeni)
- Bridge tolls NOT covered by vignette - separate cash payments required
- Iron Gate I and II bridges (Serbia border) remain free
Planning Your Journey
Cost Considerations:
- Transit passage: 7-day vignette (€3) sufficient for most European crossing routes
- Short holidays: 30-day vignette (€7) covers extended stays
- Frequent travel: Annual vignette (€28) cost-effective for multiple trips
Enforcement & Penalties:
- Camera surveillance: Fixed and mobile plate recognition nationwide
- Fines: €50-€940 depending on vehicle category and violation severity
- Multiple violations possible: Each camera detection can trigger separate fines
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I avoid Romanian vignette costs completely?
Not for intercity travel. Virtually all major routes between cities require vignettes. Only local municipal roads within city limits are vignette-free, making long-distance alternatives impractical.
What happens if I don't pay Romanian vignettes?
Automatic camera detection triggers fines from €50-€940. Multiple cameras can issue separate fines. Payment must be made to CESTRIN within 30 days to avoid escalation.
Do motorcycles pay vignettes in Romania?
No, motorcycles are completely exempt from Romanian vignette requirements and can use all roads free of charge.
Can I buy vignettes at the border?
Yes, all major border crossings and nearby petrol stations sell vignettes. However, online purchase before travel is recommended to avoid delays and ensure immediate validity.
Do tourists get different rates?
No, vignette prices are identical for all users. However, tourists can choose shorter validity periods (7 days vs annual) to minimize costs for brief visits.
Romania vs. Regional Countries
| Country | System Type | Typical Cost | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | Electronic vignette | €3-28 (time-based) | All major roads |
| Hungary | Electronic vignette | €8-35 (2025 increases) | Motorways only |
| Bulgaria | Electronic vignette | €6-30 (stable rates) | All roads outside cities |
| Moldova | Electronic vignette | €5-25 (all roads) | Nationwide coverage |
| Serbia | Distance-based tolls | €0.02-0.05/km | 820 km motorways |
| Ukraine | Limited tolls | Variable rates | Selected routes |
Useful Links & Resources
Internal Navigation:
- Hungary Motorway Vignette - Electronic vignette system comparison
- Bulgaria E-Vignettes - Similar national road coverage system
- Moldova Motorway Vignette - Neighboring electronic vignette system
- Serbia Toll Roads - Distance-based alternative system
- Ukraine Toll System - Regional toll road information
Official Vignette Providers:
- CNAIR Official: roviniete.ro - Government authorized vignette sales
- CESTRIN: Fine payment and violation information
- Authorized Resellers: Multiple online platforms for convenient purchase
