Tallinn to Riga by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Estonia→ Lettonia
About 310 km through 2 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about 42 € with a petrol car or 38 € with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 200 | 1,920 | 14,0 | 26,88 € |
| Lettonia | 110 | 1,943 | 7,7 | 14,96 € |
| Total | 310 | 21,7 | 41,84 € |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 12/10/2026) for Estonia, Lettonia.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Estonia: No vignette or motorway toll for cars.
- Lettonia: No vignette or motorway toll for cars.
Cars up to 3.5 t. Buy vignettes only from the official sellers – unofficial sites add large fees.
Questions
How much does fuel cost from Tallinn to Riga?
For about 310 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 22 litres, costing about 42 €; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about 38 €. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Tallinn and Riga?
Petrol is cheapest in Estonia (1,920 €/l) and diesel in Estonia (2,013 €/l); the most expensive is Lettonia (1,943 €/l).
Do I need a vignette from Tallinn to Riga?
No vignette is needed on this route; some countries charge distance-based tolls.
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Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.