Yes, to use most motorways in Hungary, you'll need an e-vignette valid for 10 days, one month or 13 months. This can be bought at large petrol stations, post offices, border stops or online via the e-Matrica website.

No, you cannot legally drive on most major motorways and expressways in Hungary without a valid e-vignette (e-matrica). The system is entirely digital and monitored by high-tech camera networks that scan license plates; there are no physical stickers for your windshield. If you accidentally enter a toll road without one, you have a 60-minute grace period to purchase a vignette online, via a mobile app, or at a gas station to avoid a heavy fine. For 2026, the surcharge for unauthorized road use has increased to approximately 28,840 HUF if paid within 60 days. Travelers can choose from 1-day, 10-day, monthly, or annual national vignettes. A new regional "M1" vignette was introduced for 2026 specifically for those traveling the frequent corridor between Budapest and the Austrian border. Note that while city streets and smaller rural roads are generally free, the e-vignette is non-negotiable for the efficient transit through the country's primary highway infrastructure.