Do I need a vignette to drive in Romania?

Yes, all vehicles driving on Romanian national roads, European roads and highways need a valid vignette (rovinieta). The fine is approximately 200 EUR. You can buy it online at erovinieta.ro.

How much does a Romanian vignette cost?

For cars: 1 day = 3 EUR, 7 days = 7 EUR, 30 days = 13 EUR, 12 months = 28 EUR. Available online at erovinieta.ro.

Where can I check my Romanian vignette?

On the official CNAIR website at cnadnr.ro/ro/verificare-rovinieta. You need your license plate number and VIN (chassis number). The check is free and instant.

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Romania Vignette Check (Rovinieta)

Check if your Romanian road vignette is valid — free, instant, official CNAIR data.

What is a Rovinieta?

The rovinieta (road vignette) is a mandatory toll for all vehicles driving on Romanian national roads and highways. It's an electronic document — no physical sticker needed. Cameras (ANPR) automatically check your license plate. Driving without a valid vignette results in a fine of approximately 1,000 RON (~200 EUR) for cars.

1 Day

3 €

~15 RON

7 Days

7 €

~35 RON

30 Days

13 €

~65 RON

12 Months

28 €

~140 RON

How to Check Your Vignette

1️⃣

License Plate Number

Your full registration number (e.g., B 123 ABC)

2️⃣

VIN (Chassis Number)

17 characters — found on your registration document

3️⃣

Instant Result

See if your vignette is active, expired, or missing

Check Vignette on CNAIR.ro

You'll be redirected to the official CNAIR website — free verification

Buy Vignette Online — erovinieta.ro

Where Do You Need a Vignette in Romania?

You need a vignette on all national roads (DN), European roads (E), highways (A) and express roads. You do NOT need a vignette inside cities/towns or on communal/county roads. If you're driving from the border to a Romanian city, you will use national roads — buy a vignette before entering the country or at the first gas station.

Fuel Prices in Romania for Tourists

Romania has some of the lowest fuel prices in the EU. Current prices: Petrol 95 averages 9.35 RON/L (~1.87 EUR/L), Diesel averages 10.21 RON/L (~2.04 EUR/L). Use our interactive map to find the cheapest gas station near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drive in Romania without a vignette?

You can drive inside cities and on local/county roads without a vignette. However, all national roads (DN), European roads (E) and highways (A) require a valid vignette. The fine for driving without one is approximately 1,000 RON (~200 EUR) for cars, detected automatically by ANPR cameras.

Where can I buy a Romanian vignette?

Online at erovinieta.ro (official CNAIR website), at gas stations near the border, at post offices, and through authorized dealers. The online purchase takes about 2 minutes and the vignette is activated immediately.

Do I need a vignette for a rental car?

Most Romanian car rental companies include a 12-month vignette with the rental. Check with your rental company before your trip. If not included, you can buy one online in 2 minutes using the car's license plate number.

What payment methods are accepted at Romanian gas stations?

All major gas stations (OMV, Petrom, Rompetrol, MOL, Lukoil, Socar) accept Visa and Mastercard credit/debit cards. Contactless payments are widely available. Cash (Romanian Leu) is also accepted everywhere. EUR is generally NOT accepted at the pump — use a card or exchange money at a bank/ATM.

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