Yes, all vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, including rental cars, must pay tolls to use Austria’s motorways ("Autobahn") and expressways ("S" roads). This is primarily done through a vignette (toll sticker). In 2026, the annual vignette is "fire-red," though 1-day, 10-day, and 2-month options are available. If you rent a car within Austria, the rental company usually includes the annual vignette in the rental price, but you must verify this at the counter. If you rent a car in a neighboring country (like Germany or Italy) and drive into Austria, you are responsible for purchasing your own vignette—either a physical sticker to be affixed to the windshield or a digital vignette linked to your license plate—before crossing the border. Additionally, certain "Section Tolls" for expensive mountain passes and tunnels (like the Brenner or Arlberg) require an extra fee separate from the vignette, which can be paid at toll booths or online.