Report a problem

What is the problem?

Could not attach a screenshot — send without it

Filters

Three free apps to save on fuel for your motorhome

25.05.2026 04:15 1 min 1 source РУС
Camping-car Magazine FRA

Three free apps are highlighted to help motorhome owners find the cheapest fuel stations. Essence & Co shows prices on a map based on community updates. Gasoil Now offers a minimalist interface and lets users report dry stations. La Bonne Pompe, still in beta, calculates whether a detour is worth it based on fuel consumption and tank capacity.

Share this news

Facebook Reddit Pinterest X WhatsApp Telegram

Aggregated by OpenVan.camp from the public sources listed below, with AI-assisted translation and summary. We always link to the original source. Machine translation may differ from the original -- check the source for important details. Images and content remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright information

Story sources

Three free apps to save on fuel for your motorhome

25.05.2026 Camping-car Magazine FRA Original source
Stay connected

Follow OpenVan.camp

Pick where you live

X X Telegram Telegram WhatsApp WhatsApp Facebook Facebook Pinterest Pinterest

FR France — fuel prices

Updated: 15.08.2026

SP95-E10

$2.35 /l

€2.03 · £1.73/l

133 of 143

pricier than 92% of countries

SP98

$2.41 /l

€2.08 · £1.78/l

83 of 95

pricier than 86% of countries

Gazole

$2.56 /l

€2.21 · £1.89/l

134 of 143

pricier than 93% of countries

Gazole premium

$2.55 /l

€2.20 · £1.88/l

34 of 41

pricier than 80% of countries

GPL

$1.20 /l

€1.04 · £0.89/l

46 of 55

pricier than 82% of countries

Superéthanol-E85

$1.00 /l

€0.86 · £0.74/l

4 of 6

cheaper than 50% of countries

All countries Prices: France
Cheapest on the map

Popular route

Distance

Fuel cost

~

Est. time

~

Open on map
Quiz: test yourself
Guess the vanlife lingo — 3 quick questions
1 / 3
Q1 A French sign says "Aire de service camping-car". What should you expect first?
VanSky - weather index · France

Best regions in the coming days

Grand Est +24°·34 km/h
91
Brittany +22°·42 km/h
91
Île-de-France +23°·38 km/h
90
Pays de la Loire +22°·39 km/h
90
Hauts-de-France +22°·34 km/h
90
Avoid now
Corsica +32°·49 km/h
46
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur +24°·58 km/h
76
All Regions

Upcoming Events

All Events
AUG 17 MON 2026

White Night

Festival France 1
Esterel Caravaning, Saint-Raphaël
In 0 days 60%
AUG 26 –30 WED 2026

Salon du Tout-Terrain et du Voyage Valloire 2026

Exhibition France
Valloire (Savoie), Valloire
In 9 days 95%
AUG 27 –30 THU 2026

Campervan Expo-Sale Haras national du Pin

Exhibition France 1
Pôle Sport du Haras national du Pin, Le Pin-au-Haras
In 10 days 80%
SEP 3 –6 THU 2026

Open Days at Libertium Angers Sud

Exhibition France 1
Libertium Angers Sud, Beaulieu-sur-Layon
In 17 days 90%
SEP 3 –7 THU 2026

Lac de la Tille Motorhome Expo

Exhibition France 1
Lac de la Tille, Magny-sur-Tille
In 17 days 75%
SEP 11 –13 FRI 2026

Festival Sur La Route 2026

Festival France
Presqu'île de Rhuys, Golfe du Morbihan, Le Tour-du-Parc
In 25 days 95%

Recommended

All News
Life in a Campervan: 2 Years on the Road — Real Experience and Tips Lifestyle © Kopaev Alex
Article

Life in a Campervan: 2 Years on the Road — Real Experience and Tips

Two years on the road with a cat named Zhuzu — and not a single day of wanting to go back. We break down life in a camper van: where to find water, how heating works, what to do about electricity, and where to look for overnight spots. 7 countries, hundreds of places, and an honest account — from the mountain roads of Turkey to the coastline of Montenegro.

Read more

You May Be Interested

All News
Lifestyle FR France 13

Fuel Price Surge Reshapes Camper Van Travel in France

Fuel prices above €2 per liter are forcing French camper van owners and renters to shorten trips and choose compact models. Rentals fell 17%, while sales remain resilient.

Story Sources:
Show all (15)
Lifestyle FR France

Camping-Car Magazine issue 397 features local routes and free service areas

The 397th issue of Camping-Car Magazine went on sale on May 29, 2026. It includes a major section on regional itineraries within a 100 km radius to save fuel, an 8-page detachable guide to free service areas, reviews of the Joa by Pilote, Randger R595, and Weinsberg Carasuite 650 MG, and a test of Le Boat's license-free boat rental as a motorhome alternative.

Source: Camping-car Magazine FRA

News from France

All News
Joa by Pilote 75 QB: new low-profile motorhome with extensive standard kit Reviews © Camping-car.com
FR France

Joa by Pilote 75 QB: new low-profile motorhome with extensive standard kit

Joa Camp, founded in 2021, has been renamed Joa by Pilote to highlight its link to the Pilote group. The 75 QB, a low-profile motorhome on a Fiat Ducato base, features a new visual identity and a high level of standard equipment. It is priced at €67,900 and includes an automatic gearbox, solar panel, awning and reversing camera. Dimensions are 7.46 m long, 2.30 m wide and 2.85 m high. It has a rear Queen Bed (153×190 cm), a two-compartment bathroom and a kitchen with a 133-litre fridge.

Source: Camping-car.com FRA
September 2026: Motorhome outing ideas in Nouvelle-Aquitaine Lifestyle © Camping-car.com
FR France

September 2026: Motorhome outing ideas in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

In September 2026, several events will take place in Nouvelle-Aquitaine for motorhome travelers. Angoulême hosts the 54th Circuit des Remparts from September 18-20, La Rochelle hosts the Grand Pavois boat show from September 22-27, Saint-Émilion celebrates the Ban des Vendanges de la Jurade on September 20, Anglet hosts the Angeluko Kabalkada cavalcade from September 20-26, Thouars hosts the Mongolfiade from September 4-6, and Château-Larcher holds a medieval fair on September 19-20. Parking for motorhomes is available, including 171 spaces at Port-Neuf.

Source: Camping-car.com FRA
Yssingeaux: Mayor gives week for illegally parked caravans to leave Bans & Fines © leprogres.fr
FR France

Yssingeaux: Mayor gives week for illegally parked caravans to leave

On Saturday afternoon, around thirty caravans were parked without permission on communal land on the Choumouroux plateau in Yssingeaux. On Sunday morning, Mayor Arthur Liogier, accompanied by gendarmes, visited the site. After negotiations, the travelers agreed to leave within seven days. The authorities also announced the installation of an anti-intrusion device to prevent future unauthorized occupation.

Source: leprogres.fr FRA

Install OpenVan.camp

Get quick access and offline reading.

Install on iOS

  1. 1 Tap Share in Safari.
  2. 2 Choose "Add to Home Screen".
  3. 3 Confirm by tapping Add.

Already installed

The app is already installed on this device.

Install from browser menu

Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.

→ Glossary