Bulgaria Vignette & Road Tax
Current e-vignette prices for cars and an annual road-tax estimator using Bulgaria’s ZMDT formula.
E-vignette prices
Category 3 — cars and light vehicles up to 3.5 t. Motorcycles are exempt; vehicles over 3.5 t use the distance-based toll.
| Period | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend | 2 consecutive days (weekend / holiday) | €5.11 · 10 BGN |
| Weekly | 7 days | €7.67 · 15 BGN |
| Monthly | 30 days | €15.34 · 30 BGN |
| Quarterly | 3 months | €27.61 · 54 BGN |
| Annual | 1 year | €44.48 · 87 BGN |
Indicative prices per the national tariff. Buy your e-vignette only from the official portal and authorised resellers.
Road-tax calculator
Estimate based on the ZMDT formula (Art. 55). The exact per-kW rate and eco coefficient are set by your municipality’s ordinance within the legal ranges — confirm with your municipality. The calculation runs entirely in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the annual vignette for a car?
The annual e-vignette for Category 3 (cars up to 3.5 t) costs 87 BGN (≈ €44.48). There are also weekend (10 BGN), weekly (15 BGN), monthly (30 BGN) and quarterly (54 BGN) options.
Do motorcycles need a vignette?
No. Motorcycles are exempt from the vignette in Bulgaria. Vehicles over 3.5 t do not use a vignette — they pay a distance-based toll instead.
How is the road tax calculated?
For passenger cars the ZMDT formula (Art. 55) is: power in kW × rate (BGN/kW for the power band) × ecological coefficient. The exact per-kW rate is set by each municipality’s ordinance within the legal ranges.
🔗 Official text: ZMDT, Art. 55 (lex.bg)What determines the eco coefficient?
The emission standard: none/below Euro 3 → 1.10–1.40; Euro 3 → 1.00; Euro 4 → 0.80; Euro 5 → 0.60; Euro 6/EEV → 0.40. Cleaner cars pay less.
Where is the vehicle tax paid?
To the municipality of the owner’s registered address. The amount is set by the municipal ordinance — this calculator gives an estimate using the ZMDT formula.
Are my inputs stored?
No. The whole calculation runs in your browser — nothing is sent or saved.