Do you need a vignette in Slovenia with a rental car? Rules and what to check (2026)
According to the Government of Slovenia, checked on 4 November 2026, a car up to 3,500 kg must have an electronic vignette (e-vignette) to use Slovenian motorways and express roads, which are operated by DARS, the motorway company; we could not check e-vignette prices because the DARS website did not respond to us.
Prices are not shown: the DARS website (evinjeta.dars.si) did not respond to our checks on 30 October 2026, and we only publish prices that we read on an official page.
Prices and rules change, and each rental company has its own toll fees. We quote the motorway operators and governments word for word, with the date we checked them; this is information, not legal advice. Before you drive, check the official page and ask the rental company how it charges you for tolls.
At a glance
| How you pay | E-vignette (electronic) for motorways and express roads |
|---|---|
| Vignette | Yes |
| Price for a car | Not verified (the DARS website did not respond) |
| Rental cars | Not mentioned by the government page: ask the rental company |
| Checked | 4 November 2026 |
What the official sources say
How you pay
The purchase of an electronic vignette for vehicles with a maximum permitted weight not exceeding 3 500 kg is compulsory for the use of toll roads, irrespective of the maximum weight of the trailer.
The toll roads subject to tolls for a fixed period of use are all motorways and express roads in Slovenia operated and maintained by DARS.
Electronic tolling (e-vignette) is a modern toll payment method for motor vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3500 kg.
Source: GOV.SI: Tolls (Government of Slovenia (Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy)), checked on 4 November 2026. Quoted word for word.
With a rental car
The official pages we read do not say whether rental cars come with a vignette. Before you book, ask the rental company whether the car will have a valid vignette for the dates of your trip.
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Questions
Does a rental car in Slovenia need a vignette?
The Government of Slovenia says: “The purchase of an electronic vignette for vehicles with a maximum permitted weight not exceeding 3 500 kg is compulsory for the use of toll roads, irrespective of the maximum weight of the trailer.” It does not say whether rental cars come with one: ask the rental company before you book.
Do you need a vignette for Slovenia?
Yes, an e-vignette. The Government of Slovenia says: “The purchase of an electronic vignette for vehicles with a maximum permitted weight not exceeding 3 500 kg is compulsory for the use of toll roads, irrespective of the maximum weight of the trailer.” “The toll roads subject to tolls for a fixed period of use are all motorways and express roads in Slovenia operated and maintained by DARS.”
How do I pay tolls in Slovenia?
With an e-vignette. The Government of Slovenia says: “Electronic tolling (e-vignette) is a modern toll payment method for motor vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3500 kg.” “The toll roads subject to tolls for a fixed period of use are all motorways and express roads in Slovenia operated and maintained by DARS.” We could not check where to buy it or what it costs: the DARS website did not respond to us.
Where does this answer come from?
From the official pages of the Government of Slovenia, read on 4 November 2026 and quoted word for word on this page. It is information, not legal advice.
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