Austria: Vignette, Brenner toll and traffic rules

Those traveling to Tuscany via the Brenner Pass usually only cross Austria for about an hour – but they need a vignette and have to pay additional tolls on the Brenner motorway. Here you will find prices and regulations for transit, as of 2026.

Vignette and toll in Austria

Vignette prices 2026

validity	Passenger cars up to 3,5 t	Motorcycle
1 day (digital only)	9,60 €	3,80 €
10 days	12,80 €	5,10 €
2 months	32,00 €	12,80 €
Year	106,80 €	42,70 €

The vignette is valid for vehicles up to 3,5 tons; a trailer or caravan in combination does not require its own vignette. The 2026 annual vignette is valid from December 1, 2025, to January 31, 2027. For motorhomes over 3,5 tons, a distance-based toll with a GO-Box applies instead of a vignette.

Digital vignette or adhesive vignette?

Until 2026, the sticker vignette is still available (it is attached to the windscreen at the top left or behind the rear-view mirror). From 2027, ASFINAG will only offer the digital vignette, which is linked to your licence plate. Important: if you buy the annual or 2-month vignette online in the ASFINAG-Shop, you can only use it from the 18th day after purchase due to the right of withdrawal. The 1-day and 10-day vignettes are valid immediately. Check the licence plate you have entered carefully – typing errors will result in a replacement toll charge. If you do not have a vignette, a replacement toll charge will also be due.

Brenner motorway A13

For the Brenner motorway between Innsbruck and the Brenner Pass, you need a vignette and a toll of €12,50 per trip. You can pay at the Schönberg toll plaza or book online in advance. Due to the construction of the new Lueg Bridge, the A13 will be a construction zone until approximately 2031: Usually, only one lane in each direction will be open, with two lanes available on around 180 busy days in 2026. A speed limit of 60 km/h applies in the construction zone. Expect delays on holiday weekends.

Those wishing to avoid tolls and with time to spare can take the parallel Brennerstraße (B182) from Innsbruck. However, on busy travel weekends, Tyrol closes many exits to through traffic to prevent detours through the villages. All toll costs up to Tuscany can be found on our 2026 toll information page.

Traffic rules in Austria

vehicle.	Local area	Outdoors	Highway
Cars, motorhomes up to 3,5 t	50	100	130
Car with trailer	50	100	100
Motorhome over 3,5 t	50	70	80

• Blood alcohol level: 0,5 ‰, for drivers with a probationary driving licence 0,1 ‰.
• To phone Driving only with a hands-free device.
• High-visibility vest: Drivers of cars and motorhomes must carry and wear a high-visibility vest when exiting their vehicle after a breakdown or accident. It's best kept within easy reach under the seat.
• Emergency lane: In case of traffic jams on motorways and expressways, form a formation immediately – even if no emergency vehicle is arriving yet.
• Light during the day It is not mandatory in Austria, but recommended.
• Winter equipment: From 1 November to 15 April, winter tyres are mandatory when there are wintry road conditions.
• Winter equipment: From November 1st to April 15th, winter tires are mandatory when road conditions are wintry.
• Fines (€) Enforcement proceedings against debts from Austria are already being initiated in Germany based on a German-Austrian agreement, starting from a value of €25.

The route from Germany via the Brenner Pass to Tuscany is described under "Route through Austria" . For information on traffic regulations in Italy, please see our travel advice for Italy and the Italian traffic code . Alternatively, the route leads through Switzerland.

Frequently asked questions about driving through Austria