Do I need a vignette to drive through Austria?
vi-GNET-ta — stress on second syllable, double 't'. at-tra-ver-SA-re — stress on fourth syllable.
When planning to drive from Italy through Austria (e.g., via the Brenner) and needing to know about road charges.
'Vignetta' (motorway sticker/toll vignette) is a prepaid road tax used in Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic and other countries instead of per-km tolls. Without it, driving on Austrian motorways is illegal and fines are severe. Available at border crossings and petrol stations.
Devo comprare la vignetta svizzera per andare a Ginevra?
Do I need to buy the Swiss vignette to go to Geneva?
Yes — mandatory for Swiss motorways, valid for one year
La vignetta si attacca al parabrezza?
Does the vignette stick to the windscreen?
Yes — Austrian vignette must be stuck to the windscreen
Quanto costa la vignetta austriaca per dieci giorni?
How much does the Austrian vignette cost for ten days?
10-day Austrian vignette costs about €9.90
Driving from Italy to northern Europe via the Brenner Pass requires an Austrian motorway vignette. The Brenner Autobahn also charges a separate section toll (Maut) on some sections. Switzerland requires a CHF 40 annual vignette (there is no 10-day option). These vignettes cannot be transferred between vehicles — always verify with your rental company if the car already has one.