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Budapest to Zadar by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Hungary→ Croatia
About 620 km through 2 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about €74 with a petrol car or €71 with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 230 | 1.754 | 16.1 | €28.24 |
| Croatia | 390 | 1.692 | 27.3 | €46.20 |
| Total | 620 | 43.4 | €74.44 |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. Station averages from our daily data for Croatia. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 26 Oct 2026) for Hungary.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Hungary: Vignette required on motorways – from 5,550 Ft (1 day). All prices →
- Croatia: Distance-based motorway tolls (toll booths, card or cash; ENC tag optional). No vignette.
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 Budapest to Zadar?
For about 620 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 43 litres, costing about €74; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about €71. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Budapest and Zadar?
Petrol is cheapest in Croatia (€1.692/l) and diesel in Croatia (€1.892/l); the most expensive is Hungary (€1.754/l).
Do I need a vignette from Budapest to Zadar?
Yes – for Hungary. Buy it online from the official seller before you cross the border.
More routes
- Budapest → Split740 km
- Budapest → Vienna240 km
- Munich → Zadar810 km
- Vienna → Zadar620 km
- Prague → Zadar920 km
- Warsaw → Zadar1,320 km
- Vilnius → Zadar1,830 km
Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.