2027 motorway vignettes: expected prices and key facts

Based on the calculations currently known, no major jump is visible in 2027 motorway vignette prices. According to calculations published in the press, the most popular fee types may rise only moderately, which matters for drivers because it makes next year’s travel costs somewhat easier to plan in advance.

According to information from Nemzeti Útdíjfizetési Szolgáltató Zrt., the framework for how the fees develop is set by ITM Decree 45/2020 (XI. 28.). Based on Portfolio’s article, the 2027 prices can be estimated in advance using a formula linked to August 2026 inflation, so the amounts currently being mentioned should still be regarded as expected fees.

How much could the most important vignettes cost?

Based on calculations by Portfolio and Mfor, the price of the annual national vignette in the D1 category could be HUF 62,560 in 2027, while the annual county vignette could be around HUF 7,280. These two fee types affect most passenger car drivers.

According to Portfolio, in the D2 category the annual national vignette could cost HUF 88,790, while the annual county vignette could cost HUF 14,560. This may be particularly important for those who regularly travel on toll roads with larger vehicles or certain minibuses.

For the daily vignette, a smaller difference can be seen between the public calculations. Portfolio wrote about an expected D1 daily fee of HUF 5,620, while Mfor put it at HUF 5,630, so in this category it is especially worth waiting for the official fee table.

Why could the price rise be smaller now?

The more moderate increase is due to the fact that, according to calculations published in the press, the basis for the price adjustment is lower this time than it was in several previous years. According to Portfolio’s report, inflation in August 2026 was 1.3 per cent, so the 2027 fee increase also appears likely to be more restrained.

This does not mean that every type of vignette will become more expensive by exactly the same proportion. Because of the different categories, the details of the formula and the rounding rules, there may be small differences, but based on the calculations so far no significant price jump is visible overall.

When is an annual national vignette better, and when is a county vignette better?

An annual national vignette is generally the more convenient choice for those who regularly drive across several counties, or who use toll roads in different parts of the country a great deal because of their work. In such cases, the higher one-off cost is often more predictable than repeatedly buying time-limited entitlements.

A county vignette may be a better solution for those who usually travel within the same area. For daily commuting or regularly repeated routes, several county vignettes together may even be more favourable, but the real saving always depends on exactly which road sections someone uses.

A great deal depends on choosing the right category

When buying a motorway vignette, not only the price matters but also whether the vehicle is placed in the correct fee category. A mistake between D1 and D2 can be particularly unpleasant, because at first glance it is not always clear which category applies to a given vehicle.

It is especially worth paying attention to larger passenger cars, 7-seater models and light commercial vehicles. If someone buys a vignette for the wrong category, they may face a surcharge even if they did in fact pay for road-use entitlement.

The 60-minute rule can prevent a lot of inconvenience

According to information from NÚSZ, if someone enters a toll road without entitlement, they can still buy the e-vignette afterwards within 60 minutes of entering and thereby avoid the surcharge. This is one of the most important rules for those who accidentally buy late.

At the same time, this option only helps if the purchase really falls within the one-hour window and the data provided are also correct. The safest solution remains having the entitlement in place before entering the motorway.

Checking the number plate and details is also crucial

When making a purchase, one of the most important steps is checking the number plate and country code. Officina’s summary also points out that correcting a typo is not always straightforward, so it is worth reviewing the entered details again before payment.

Behind many surcharge cases lies not deliberate rule-breaking but a simple administrative error. A mistyped number plate, a wrongly selected category or an overlooked territorial entitlement can easily cause a much greater expense than the price of the vignette itself.

It is also worth watching the details of surcharges

Most drivers focus primarily on vignette prices, even though the real cost of a mistake is often shown by the surcharge. According to Autószektor’s article, the expected development of surcharge levels may also be influenced by rules linked to the price of the annual national vignette, so changes in vignette prices may matter in this area too.

However, for the exact 2027 surcharge amounts, the official publication will be decisive here as well. From a practical perspective, the most important lesson now is that the cost of an incorrect or missed purchase can easily be far more unpleasant than buying the right entitlement on time.

What is worth remembering now?

Based on the current calculations, no major jump is visible in motorway vignette prices in 2027. According to calculations published in the press, the D1 annual national vignette could be around HUF 62,560, while the annual county vignette could be HUF 7,280, while for daily fees a small difference still remains between the preliminary estimates.

For drivers, the most important lesson is not only the price but also making an accurate purchase. It is just as important to choose the right category, enter the number plate correctly and, if someone entered without a vignette, make use of the 60-minute rule in time.