One-day Highway Vignette Hungary - Everything you need to know
Hungary has a well-developed highway system, but the use of highways requires the purchase of a highway vignette. E-vignettes are available in 4 fee categories, each with different validity periods.
When buying a highway vignette, it is essential not only to select the correct fee category but also to choose the appropriate validity period. Let's take a look at what is worth knowing about the shortest-validity daily highway vignette!
Price of the daily (1 day) highway vignette in 2026
The price of the daily vignette is at most 9% of the current annual vignette price, and the following prices have been set for the different fee categories in 2026:
| Fee category | Daily (1 day) e-vignette |
|---|---|
| D1M | 2 770 Ft |
| D1 | 5 550 Ft |
| D2 | 7 890 Ft |
| U | 5 550 Ft |
Validity of the One-Day Highway Vignette
- Geographical Validity: Valid on all toll sections in Hungary.
- Temporal Validity: The daily vignette provides entitlement for the current calendar day, meaning it is only valid on the specific day of purchase.
- If validity is calculated from the time of purchase: It is valid until 11:59 PM on the same calendar day.
When purchasing a daily vignette for the current day, it will be valid from the time of purchase until 11:59PM on that same day, but not retroactively for the entire day. For example, if you purchase a daily vignette on September 14 at 1:26PM, it will be valid until midnight on that same day.
- Thus, if you purchase a daily vignette for a future date, it will be valid from 12:00AM to 11:59PM on the chosen calendar day!
If a future date is chosen: It will be valid from 12:00AM to 11:59PM on the selected calendar day. For instance, if you purchase a daily vignette on September 14 for October 4, it will be valid from 12:00AM to 11:59 PM on October 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Daily Highway Vignette
Why is the daily vignette not valid for 24 hours?
Similar to other European countries, the daily vignette in Hungary does not provide road usage rights for 24 hours but has validity only for the current calendar day. Therefore, if you plan to use toll roads beyond midnight after purchasing a one-day vignette, it may be worth considering a vignette with a longer validity period (e.g., a 10-day vignette).
When should I purchase a highway vignette?
The highway vignette must always be purchased before using a toll road, as an e-vignette bought after entering a toll section does not provide retroactive road use rights.
What happens if I enter a toll road without a vignette? Can I avoid a fine?
If you enter a toll section without a valid vignette, you can avoid a fine if you purchase the correct vignette within 60 minutes of entering the toll road. If more than 60 minutes have passed, you can still avoid the fine by purchasing a national annual highway vignette. To do this, you must wait for the penalty notification and submit a request for fine cancellation within 75 days of receiving the notification. You will need to attach the voucher for the purchased annual highway vignette to the request.
Where can I buy a daily (1-day) highway vignette?
The fastest and simplest way to purchase a vignette is through the online highway vignette purchase service, which can be completed in under 2 minutes at hungary-vignette.eu.
When is it worth purchasing a one-day vignette?
- If you accidentally enter the highway: You can avoid a fine if you purchase the vignette within 60 minutes.
- If you're just passing through Hungary: The one-day vignette is ideal for brief transit through the country.
- If you're planning a trip longer than 10 days: You can extend your trip by supplementing your journey with one or more one-day vignettes, or simply purchase two one-day vignettes if needed.
What should I be mindful of with the one-day vignette?
The one-day vignette’s validity can be very useful, but it’s important to note that purchasing this vignette in the evening may not always be worth it. For example, if you buy a one-day vignette at 8:00PM, it will still expire at 11:59PM that same night. Therefore, if you plan to use toll roads after midnight, we recommend purchasing the 10-day (weekly) highway vignette instead!