Fuel prices vary dramatically across Europe — from under €1.10/litre in Turkey to over €2.40/litre in Iceland. Knowing where fuel is cheap (and where it is expensive) can save significant money on a road trip. This table compares current gasoline and diesel prices across all 25 countries in our guides.
Source: BestTravelScout research, verified 2026-03-12. Data from National fuel price monitoring agencies and consumer data, March 2026..
| Country | Flag | Gasoline (€/litre) | Diesel (€/litre) | Local Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 🇦🇱 | 220 ALL (~€2.10) | 210 ALL (~€2.00) | ALL |
| Austria | 🇦🇹 | 1.6 | 1.55 | EUR |
| Belgium | 🇧🇪 | 1.8 | 1.75 | EUR |
| Croatia | 🇭🇷 | 1.55 | 1.5 | EUR |
| Czech Republic | 🇨🇿 | 1.45 | 1.4 | EUR-equivalent |
| Denmark | 🇩🇰 | 1.95 | 1.72 | EUR |
| Finland | 🇫🇮 | 1.85 | 1.75 | EUR |
| France | 🇫🇷 | 1.82 | 1.7 | EUR |
| Germany | 🇩🇪 | 1.78 | 1.65 | EUR |
| Greece | 🇬🇷 | 1.9 | 1.7 | EUR |
| Hungary | 🇭🇺 | 1.48 | 1.45 | EUR |
| Iceland | 🇮🇸 | 2.4 | 2.3 | EUR-equivalent |
| Ireland | 🇮🇪 | 1.75 | 1.68 | EUR |
| Italy | 🇮🇹 | 1.85 | 1.72 | EUR |
| Montenegro | 🇲🇪 | 1.45 | 1.35 | EUR |
| Netherlands | 🇳🇱 | 2.05 | 1.8 | EUR |
| Norway | 🇳🇴 | 2.15 | 2 | EUR-equivalent |
| Poland | 🇵🇱 | 1.42 | 1.38 | EUR |
| Portugal | 🇵🇹 | 1.75 | 1.6 | EUR |
| Romania | 🇷🇴 | 7.20 RON (~€1.44) | 7.00 RON (~€1.40) | RON |
| Slovenia | 🇸🇮 | 1.5 | 1.45 | EUR |
| Spain | 🇪🇸 | 1.65 | 1.55 | EUR |
| Sweden | 🇸🇪 | 1.88 | 1.75 | EUR |
| Switzerland | 🇨🇭 | 1.85 | 1.9 | CHF |
| Turkey | 🇹🇷 | 1.1 | 1.05 | EUR |
Prices are approximate per-litre costs as of March 2026. For countries using non-EUR currencies, EUR equivalents are provided at current exchange rates. Fuel prices fluctuate with global oil prices and local taxes. Switzerland is notable as one of the few countries where diesel is more expensive than gasoline.
Northern European countries — Iceland, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden — consistently have the highest fuel prices in Europe, driven by high fuel taxes. Iceland tops the list at around €2.40/litre for gasoline. At the other end, Turkey offers the cheapest fuel at approximately €1.10/litre, followed by Poland (€1.42) and Montenegro (€1.45).
For road trip planning, fuel costs can make a significant difference over long distances. Driving 1,000 km in the Netherlands at €2.05/litre costs roughly €140 in fuel (assuming 7L/100km consumption), while the same distance in Poland would cost only €100. Cross-border road trippers can save money by filling up in cheaper countries — for example, fuelling in Luxembourg before entering France or Belgium, or topping up in Austria before Switzerland.
Turkey has the cheapest fuel at approximately €1.10/litre for gasoline and €1.05 for diesel. Poland (€1.42), Montenegro (€1.45) and Hungary (€1.48) are also notably cheap.
Iceland has the most expensive fuel at approximately €2.40/litre for gasoline. Norway (€2.15) and the Netherlands (€2.05) are also among the most expensive.
In most European countries, diesel is slightly cheaper than gasoline. The notable exception is Switzerland, where diesel (CHF 1.90) is more expensive than gasoline (CHF 1.85) due to different tax structures.
Diesel cars are generally more fuel-efficient and diesel is cheaper in most countries, making them better for long-distance road trips. However, be aware of diesel restrictions in some city emission zones.
Yes. Filling up before crossing into expensive countries saves money. Good strategies include fuelling in Luxembourg (cheapest in Western Europe), Austria before Switzerland, and Spain before France.
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