Tallinn to Riga by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Estonia→ Latvia
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 |
| Latvia | 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 21 Sep 2026) for Estonia, Latvia.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Estonia: No vignette or motorway toll for cars.
- Latvia: 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 Latvia (€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.