How much does TollRo cost per kilometer? – Official 2026 rates by Euro class

In short: TollRo costs between 0.08 and 0.62 lei/km (VAT included) for combustion-engine vehicles, depending on the maximum authorized weight of the vehicle, its Euro emission class and road type. The lowest rates apply to 3.5–7.5-ton vehicles on national roads, and the highest to vehicles over 12 tons on highways and expressways. Since October 8, 2026 (OMTI 959/2026), electric trucks have separate rates of 0.02–0.12 lei/km. Electric trucks pay the least, followed by Euro VI; Euro III–0 pay the most. The toll is calculated by multiplying the unit rate by the distance traveled and has applied since October 1, 2026.

For the full picture – who pays, rates, payment methods, and what happens to the rovinieta – see the complete TollRo 2026 guide.

Everyone is asking right now how much TollRo costs per kilometer. From October 1, 2026 the rules on road tolls changed, and the rovinieta (Romanian road vignette) is no longer valid for freight vehicles over 3.5 tons.

Trucks pay the road toll through TollRo, a system similar to those in Bulgaria and Hungary. Since October 1, 2026, the toll has been paid in the system of CNAIR (Romanian road infrastructure company) – with a route ticket or a charging session in the TollRo app (per kilometer, using the phone's GPS) – and starting January 15, 2027, it can also be paid automatically with an on-board unit (OBU) through a CNAIR-authorized provider. A GPS fleet tracking device does not pay TollRo.

How TollRo Is Calculated for Trucks

The TollRo toll is obtained by multiplying the unit rate by the distance traveled, which is how you can see how much TollRo costs per kilometer. The calculation is simple, with the toll made up of:

For the cost of your specific route, TollRo calculator automatically applies the rates above, by category and emission class.

• The unit rate, which reflects road maintenance costs and environmental costs, set by the Ministry of Transport.
• The distance traveled by the vehicle, expressed in kilometers, on a given road.

TollRo Rates

How much TollRo costs per kilometer depends on the distance traveled and the Euro emission class of the vehicle you drive.

You can see the exact rates in the table below.

Source: Official Gazette no. 940 of October 10, 2025, supplemented by OMTI 959/2026 (in effect since October 8, 2026).

What About the Rovinieta?

From October 1, 2026, the rovinieta remains in place for passenger cars, goods vehicles up to 3.5 tons, and all passenger transport vehicles, regardless of weight.

Goods vehicles over 3.5 tons pay the TollRo toll.

Road Tolls for Trucks

With TollRo, trucks pay only this toll when driving on Romanian roads. The rovinieta has been fully replaced for goods vehicles over 3.5 tons.

If you run routes in other European countries, you’ve probably already come across this type of charging, such as HU-GO OR BGTOLL. TollRo follows the same model: calculating the distance traveled and taking the emission standard into account.

Since October 1, 2026, TollRo has been paid in the CNAIR system: either you buy a route ticket before the trip, or you start a charging session in the TollRo app (per kilometer, using the phone's GPS), which you close at the end. Starting January 15, 2027, the simplest method for hauliers will be the on-board unit for automatic road toll payment, through a CNAIR-authorized provider. In that case, you just top up your account, and tolls are paid automatically.

TollRo completely changes how hauliers pay the road toll: from a fixed amount, regardless of mileage, to a cost calculated for every kilometer traveled.

For fleets with modern vehicles, this change may even be an advantage, while older vehicles will feel the new rates more. Knowing how much TollRo costs per kilometer helps you plan costs for each trip.

Frequently Asked Questions – How Much TollRo Costs per Kilometer

What is TollRo?

TollRo is Romania's per-kilometer road toll, which replaces the rovinieta for freight vehicles over 3.5 tons starting October 1, 2026.

When did TollRo take effect?

The TollRo toll applies from October 1, 2026, at 00:00.

Who does TollRo apply to?

TollRo applies to freight vehicles over 3.5 tons.

Which vehicles pay TollRo?

All freight vehicles over 3.5 tons must pay TollRo. Here are a few examples:

Freight vehicles, in three rate categories, based on maximum authorized weight (MTMA):

• Freight vehicles with an MTMA over 3.5 tons and up to and including 7.5 tons (category I)
• Freight vehicles with an MTMA over 7.5 tons and under 12 tons (category II)
• Freight vehicles with an MTMA of 12 tons or more, regardless of the number of axles (category III)
• Mixed-use vehicles (passengers and freight), treated as freight vehicles
• Tractor units with semi-trailers (tractor-trailers)

Passenger vehicles – minibuses, buses, and coaches – do not pay TollRo, regardless of weight: they remain on the rovinieta.

Does TollRo also apply to passenger cars?

No. Cars continue to pay the rovinieta, as do minibuses, coaches, and freight vehicles up to 3.5 tons.

How is the TollRo toll calculated?

TollRo is calculated based on distance traveled, MTMA, Euro emission class and road type (highway/expressway or national road).

How much does TollRo cost per kilometer?

The TollRo toll is calculated per kilometer traveled, based on the vehicle's weight (MTMA), Euro emission class, and road type.

For vehicles with combustion engines, the rate ranges from 0.08 to 0.62 lei/km (VAT included). For 3.5–7.5-ton vehicles, the rate is 0.08–0.11 lei/km on national roads and 0.17–0.22 lei/km on highways and expressways.

For 7.5–12-ton vehicles, the rate is 0.14–0.19 lei/km on national roads and 0.29–0.37 lei/km on highways. Vehicles over 12 tons pay 0.24–0.31 lei/km on national roads and 0.48–0.62 lei/km on highways. Since October 8, 2026 (OMTI 959/2026), electric trucks have separate rates of 0.02–0.12 lei/km. Electric trucks pay the least, followed by Euro VI; Euro III–0 pay the most.

What is the difference between TollRo and the rovinieta?

• The rovinieta is purchased for a set period (e.g., 1 day, 10 days, 30 days, 60 days, or 12 months), regardless of how many kilometers are traveled, and remains in place for cars, minibuses, coaches, and freight vehicles up to 3.5 tons.
• TollRo, by contrast, is calculated based on distance traveled, MTMA, Euro emission class and road type and applies to freight vehicles over 3.5 tons.

How Do You Pay TollRo?

1. The TollRo app and etoll.ro – the official channels of CNAIR (Romanian road infrastructure company), since October 1, 2026. You can pay the road toll in two ways: either you buy a route ticket before the trip (in the app, on etoll.ro, at CNAIR points of sale or at border crossings), or you start a charging session in the TollRo app (per kilometer, using the phone's GPS). For a session, you top up your account's e-wallet in advance; the app records the route, and the toll is deducted from the balance. You start the session before departure and close it at the end.
   *Important: for the charging session, make sure the app has permission to access the phone's location. Without this permission, the route cannot be recorded and the session stops.
2. A contract with a service provider – ideal for hauliers who frequently run domestic routes and consistently use Romania’s roads. Under this contract, you enter into an agreement with a CNAIR-authorized provider, who will automatically handle road toll payments on the haulier’s behalf through an on-board unit. This option will only be possible from January 15, 2027.

Can I pay TollRo with a ticket?

Yes, TollRo can be paid with a route ticket, bought before the trip in the TollRo app, on etoll.ro, at CNAIR points of sale or at border crossings. If you have frequent trips on Romanian roads, you can use the charging session in the app or, starting January 15, 2027, an on-board unit from a CNAIR-authorized provider to make your work easier.

Can I pay TollRo automatically with a toll device?

Yes, but only from January 15, 2027: TollRo can then be paid automatically with an on-board unit (OBU) from a CNAIR-authorized provider. A GPS fleet tracking device does not pay TollRo.

What happens if I don't pay TollRo?

Anyone who drives without paying owes the toll: TollRo for the kilometers traveled, if the distance can be determined, or 2,000 lei, charged once per 12-hour period, if it cannot. If the amount due is paid on time, no penalties apply; the deadline is 72 hours from receipt of the notification letter (Law no. 226/2023, art. 19). Otherwise, the fine is 10 to 20 times the TollRo due or, if the distance cannot be determined, 5,000 lei. Fines apply from October 1, 2026. A bill that would suspend fines until March 31, 2027 was submitted to the Senate but has not been adopted. Exception: you are not penalized if you could not pay because of a platform malfunction and you tried before departure.

Does TollRo also apply on national roads?

Yes, TollRo applies on national roads, expressways, and highways. National roads within city limits are exempt, and TollRo does not apply on county and local roads.

Does TollRo also apply on highways?

Yes, TollRo applies on highways, expressways, and national roads.

What does MTMA mean for TollRo?

MTMA is short for Masă Totală Maximă Autorizată (maximum authorized weight). MTMA for TollRo refers to the maximum weight a vehicle can legally have when fully loaded – that is, the weight of the empty vehicle plus the maximum permitted load (cargo, fuel, passengers, etc.). This value is listed in the vehicle's registration certificate and is set by the manufacturer.

Which emission classes affect the TollRo toll?

The rate has four emission tiers: electric vehicles (lowest), Euro VI, Euro V–IV and Euro III–0 (highest). For example, for category III on highways: 0.12 / 0.48 / 0.55 / 0.62 lei/km.

Does TollRo replace the rovinieta for trucks?

Yes. Since October 1, 2026, at 00:00, trucks have paid TollRo instead of the rovinieta, and rovinietas bought for them before October 1, 2026 have expired. The value of the unused period is refunded only upon request. According to CNAIR, in its October 6, 2026 press release, the request can be filed only through the refund app that CNAIR will make available by December 29, 2026; the launch date will be announced on the CNAIR website. The money is refunded within 90 days of the request being registered in the app.

How does TollRo compare to HU-GO?

TollRo and HU-GO work on the same principle – charging based on distance traveled, vehicle category and Euro emission standard, with payment via route ticket or on-board unit (OBU) – the main difference being that HU-GO has been operational in Hungary for years, while TollRo has been running in Romania since October 1, 2026.

Who issues and collects TollRo?

TollRo is issued and collected by CNAIR (Romanian National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration). Under Law no. 226/2023, CNAIR is designated as the entity that charges and collects TollRo.

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