Does it cost money to drive on the autobahn?

Although Germany began charging an autobahn toll for trucks in 2003; passenger car drivers can still drive the Autobahn without any extra charges (so far). But neighboring Austria and Switzerland (plus France and other European countries) charge a toll, for using their high-speed, limited access highways.



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In Germany, the autobahn is a federal highway system that includes both toll-free sections and sections that require payment of a toll. There are different toll payment systems depending on the type of vehicle you are driving and the specific section of the autobahn.

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In Austria, tolls are compulsory on all motorways and expressways. The toll can be paid in the form of a vignette, lorry toll (GO-Box) or route toll. The toll also ensures the expansion and operation of the high-level road network in Austria.

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More than half of the total length of the German autobahn network has no speed limit, about one third has a permanent limit, and the remaining parts have a temporary or conditional limit. Some cars with very powerful engines can reach speeds of well over 300 km/h (190 mph).

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There are 10-day, 2-month, and annual vignettes. These stickers must be visibly stuck to the front windshield. You can purchase vignettes online on the ASFINAG website. Alternatively, you can buy a vignette from gas stations in Germany.

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In order to drive in Germany, you must be able to present a valid driver's license. Anyone with an appropriate permit can drive in the country. If you are a tourist and have a driving permit, go for it! Just note that in most cases you must be over 18 or 21 years old to rent a car.

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike, with an expanse of 360 miles, is the most expensive toll road in the world. Commercial vehicles, such as trucks, are particularly hard-hit, often incurring costs exceeding $200, depending on their route specifics.

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The most expensive toll roads in the US
  • The Pennsylvania Turnpike – $112.91.
  • Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway in New York $28.05.
  • Ronald Reagan Turnpike – $26.45.
  • James W. Shocknessy Ohio Turnpike – $20.50.
  • Fort Bend Parkway in Texas – $0.51 per mile.


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Vignettes are required for driving along certain roads, like motorways and autobahns in the following European countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. If you are caught driving in any of these countries without a vignette you will be fined.

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