Czech vignette: 1 day or 10 days? Which to choose
For a short trip the choice usually comes down to two options: the one-day vignette or the ten-day one. They are priced very differently and suit very different journeys. Here is how to pick the right one and avoid the classic evening-arrival mistake.
The one-day vignette and the 23:59 rule
The one-day vignette is the cheapest option at 375 CZK, but it has one rule that catches people out: it expires at 23:59 on the chosen day, not 24 hours after purchase. Start it at 8 p.m. and it is gone at midnight. For a single daytime transit it is perfect; for an evening arrival it can be almost worthless.
The ten-day vignette
The ten-day vignette costs 499 CZK and is valid for ten consecutive days from the start date. It is not ten times the price of the daily one, so as soon as you need more than a day — or a return trip — it quickly becomes the better value. It also removes any worry about the 23:59 cut-off.
| Vignette | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 375 CZK | single one-way daytime transit |
| 10 days | 499 CZK | return trip, weekend, evening arrival |
Which fits your trip
- One-way daytime transit: the one-day vignette is enough — you cross once and do not return.
- Weekend or return trip: the ten-day vignette covers both legs without counting days.
- Evening arrival: choose the ten-day vignette — a one-day one would expire at midnight, only hours after it starts.
- Several trips in a month: consider the 30-day vignette instead; see the full options in the complete guide.
The evening-arrival mistake
Conclusion
Pick the one-day vignette for a single daytime crossing, and the ten-day one for anything involving a return, a weekend or an evening arrival. When you have decided, buy on the Czech vignette page — and read when to buy the vignette to get the timing right.