Are you planning to go on holiday to Croatia by car? Or do you have to pass through it on your way to another country? Then please bear in mind that you must pay a toll on almost every motorway in Croatia. This applies to motorbikes, cars, vans, motorhomes and trailers. You would expect to have to buy your vignette in advance, but things work a little differently in Croatia. They do not have a digital vignette that you can easily order online. However, you can buy a toll badge at toll stations or simply pay in cash at the toll gates in Croatia. So, buying a vignette Croatia in the UK or buying a vignette Croatia online is not possible!
Find out below where you have to pay the toll in Croatia and for which types of vehicles this toll applies. Would you like to purchase a toll vignette for the countries you will be passing through before reaching Croatia? Well, it is certainly possible to do so online from the UK at evignette.co.uk. Our simple ordering process arranges everything quickly and safely and you can instantly find out which e-vignette best suits your needs. That way, you can travel to and through Croatia without having to worry about tolls.
Many travellers and holidaymakers would like to buy their Croatia vignette online at evignette.co.uk. Unfortunately, this possibility does not exist for Croatia. The ABTA does not offer this service either, and along the motorway, you can only pay in cash or buy a special toll badge.
As soon as you reach the border with Croatia, you have to start thinking about the tolls in the country. There are two ways to pay the toll: in cash at the toll booths or via a dedicated electronic toll badge. At toll booths, you can pay in kunas (the Croatian currency) or euros. This is only possible at manned toll booths, so make sure you line up in the right queue. If not, you will lose valuable time waiting! In addition, most credit cards are accepted, so you can pay by card as well. Change is usually given in kunas, even if you paid in euros.
You can also choose a toll badge (the Elektronicka Naplata Cestarine, or ENC for short). This gives you a 20% discount on the current tolls. It also makes it easier to pass through in heavy traffic without having to wait in long queues. It is therefore cheaper and also adds to the feeling of being on holiday! You can purchase the toll badge at the toll stations, where it will be electronically linked to your vehicle. Please note that this badge is, strangely enough, not valid for the A2, for which you need a Karta 40 or an AZM. More information can be found at azm.hr and hac.hr/en/toll/etc.
At the moment, it is not possible to arrange your toll or toll badge for Croatia as easily as for many other countries, such as through evignette.co.uk. As soon as this changes, you will read about it on this website. evignette.co.uk does offer toll vignettes and environmental stickers for the countries you will be passing through on your way to Croatia. So, if you want to be able to drive effortlessly all the way to the Croatian border, just click on Germany, Austria or Slovenia, for example.
The toll system in Croatia is fairly simple: all motorways are toll roads, except for the motorway around the capital Zagreb. You pay a toll for each section you use on these motorways, however short the journey. The toll is levied by different authorities, sometimes nationwide and sometimes a specific region, such as Istria. Consequently, it is not very organised, but you can find all the information on various Croatian websites. So, with a bit of research, you will always manage to find the information you need.
In general, the toll applies to all motor vehicles, i.e., motorbikes, cars, motorhomes, caravans, vans, trailers, trucks, buses and other heavy traffic. ATTENTION: unlike in many other countries, motorbikes also have to pay tolls in Croatia!
The map below indicates all Croatian toll roads.
The toll does not apply to all motorways in Croatia. There are a few exceptions. No toll is required for the following routes:
On the way to Croatia, you will pass through several other countries. The route via Germany, Austria and Slovenia is very popular. These countries also require you to pay tolls on their motorways, and sometimes even require an environmental sticker. In addition, the categories of vehicles for which you have to pay vary from country to country.
At evignette.co.uk, you can quickly and easily purchase the necessary e-vignettes and environmental stickers for all of these countries. You can also calculate the toll for the entire route from the UK to Croatia. Click on the country of your choice for more information on all the available options.
Ordering via evignette.co.uk is quick and easy, and you can do it from the comfort of your own home. You can complete the entire ordering process in just a few clicks—it’s really that easy. We will then arrange everything for you so that you can travel in peace. If you order an e-vignette before 5 p.m. on business days, you will receive it in your mailbox the very same day. Make sure to retain a printed copy of the e-vignette for some time, just in case you receive an unjustified traffic fine.
In Croatia, vehicles are divided into three categories: I, IA and II. Category II is divided into two subgroups. Each category has its own toll rate, so you always know exactly what you can expect. Below, you can find out to which category your vehicle belongs. Please note: if you are towing a caravan or trailer, you are in a different category!
Vehicle categories in Croatia
Although you cannot arrange tolls for Croatia in advance through evignette.co.uk, we are happy to help you prepare for your trip in the best possible way. We know it can be useful to be informed about the rates you can expect on different toll routes. The most important toll routes and their rates are listed below. The rates are indicated in Croatian kuna.
|
Route |
Category I-A |
Category I |
Category II |
|
A1 Zagreb - Split - Čarapine (richting Dubrovnik) |
139 |
232 |
360 |
|
A2 Zagreb – Macelj |
29 |
48 |
72 |
|
A3 Zagreb – Bregana |
4 |
7 |
9 |
|
A3 Zagreb – Lipovac |
77 |
128 |
193 |
|
A4 Zagreb – Goričan |
26 |
44 |
65 |
|
A7 Rupa – Rijeka |
5 |
8 |
15 |
|
A11 Zagreb - Sisak |
6 |
10 |
15 |
The toll rates are regularly updated. It is therefore wise to check them again just before you leave. This can be done for most routes at hac.hr/en/toll/toll-rates. For the A2 Zagreb to Macelj, visit azm.hr. In addition, the Istria region has its own rates for the A8 and A9, which can be found at bina-istra.com. TFinally, you can also choose short partial routes, such as a stretch of motorway between one village and another. For all corresponding toll rates and all other information about tolls in Croatia, please visit hac.hr/en and huka.hr/en. So, if you want to calculate the toll Croatia, there are plenty of websites to consult....
As you can only buy your toll badge at tollbooths or pay the toll Croatia, it will be very difficult to get on the motorway without paying any toll. Thus, the chances of driving “illegally” on Croatia’s toll roads are pretty slim. However, there are, of course, regular inspections to ensure that every traveller has indeed paid the toll. Did you not do this? Then a serious fine will follow. You will usually have to pay these on the spot, so never leave home without some Croatian cash on you!