{"id":11793,"date":"2026-04-08T14:36:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villas-guide.com\/?p=11793"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:48:41","slug":"travelling-to-croatia-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villas-guide.com\/en\/blog\/travelling-to-croatia-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling to Croatia: Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your car is ready and waiting in the driveway, and everyone is excited. But then the questions start: How much will the toll cost? How much does fuel cost? How do I get to the island? If you equip yourself with the necessary information<\/strong>, you can look forward to one of the most beautiful holidays.<\/p>\n

With nearly 1,800 km of mainland coastline<\/strong>, good infrastructure<\/strong>, and a network of national parks, islands<\/strong>, and medieval old towns,<\/strong> it\u2019s no coincidence that Croatia is one of the most popular destinations for guests from several countries in Central Europe. It’s hard to explore this country better than on your own. This article answers all the important questions, so you\u2019ll have more time on the road to enjoy the scenery.<\/p>\n

Tolls, vignettes and other useful information<\/h2>\n

The most common route to Croatia runs from Germany through Austria and Slovenia. Depending on your starting point in Germany and destination in Croatia, this route is between 700 and 1,500 km long<\/strong>. Three countries, three toll systems.<\/p>\n

Austria<\/h3>\n

In Austria, highway vignettes are available in digital form<\/strong> as well as stickers<\/strong>. However, the latter will be phased out after 2026, meaning that starting in 2027, only the digital version will be available in Austria. Vignettes can be purchased at over 6,000 sales locations<\/strong> in Austria and abroad, as well as through the ASFINAG Toll Shop<\/strong> or the ASFINAG app<\/strong>. A digital vignette<\/strong><\/a> can be purchased online by entering the vehicle registration number.<\/p>\n

The following table lists the prices for vignettes, available in Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nPassenger cars and motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to and including 3.5 tons<\/th>\nMotorbikes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Annual Vignette<\/td>\n106,80 \u20ac<\/td>\n42,70 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2-month Vignette<\/td>\n32,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n12,80 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10-day Vignette<\/td>\n12,80 \u20ac<\/td>\n5,10 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1-day Vignette<\/td>\n9,60 \u20ac<\/td>\n3,80 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Slovenia<\/h3>\n

The digital vignette is the only option available in Slovenia, as the sticker vignette has been discontinued. There are 3 toll classes<\/strong>. The table below shows the price list for all three toll classes in Slovenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nMotorbikes<\/th>\nVehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3,500 kilograms and a height above the first axle not exceeding 1.3 meters (most passenger cars)<\/th>\nVehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3,500 kilograms whose height above the first axle exceeds 1.3 meters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Annual Vignette<\/td>\n58,70 \u20ac<\/td>\n117,50 \u20ac<\/td>\n235,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6-month Vignette<\/td>\n32,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1-month Vignette<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\n\u00a032,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n\u00a064,10 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weekly Vignette<\/td>\n8,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n\u00a016,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n\u00a032,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

You can purchase the digital vignette for your vehicle online. There, you can also check the validity of your vignette<\/strong><\/a> by entering your license plate number.<\/p>\n

If you are travelling by car from Austria to Slovenia through the Tunnel Karavanke<\/strong>, you must pay a toll to use the tunnel. The current toll is 9 \u20ac<\/strong>. Currently, only one of the two tunnel tubes is in use\u2014the one that has been renovated. Both tubes are expected to be in use by 2029.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Croatia<\/h3>\n

Croatia has its own distance-based toll system<\/strong>, which is gradually being replaced by an electronic toll collection system. The country is developing a new system called Crolibertas<\/strong><\/a>, due to be introduced in March 2027<\/strong>. It is expected that the new system will speed up traffic flow and reduce congestion at toll booths.<\/p>\n

Fuel prices<\/h2>\n

Since Croatia joined the Eurozone in 2023, making payments has been simple. Fuel prices<\/strong><\/a> in Croatia are often lower than in Germany. There are many petrol stations along Croatian motorways that offer LPG<\/strong> and AdBlue<\/strong>, though not as frequently as in Germany. Drivers using gas should check their fuel levels before heading out to remote areas.<\/p>\n

As fuel prices have fluctuated significantly recently, we recommend checking prices<\/strong> in countries along your route. The differences can be substantial.<\/p>\n