How accurate are the fuel prices used in the calculator?

Prices are collected by our own parsers across 141 countries — we aggregate open government and industry data, normalise it, and refresh weekly. OpenVan.camp is itself the source of truth for the prices shown here and used by the calculator.

Can I calculate fuel costs for a multi-country road trip?

Yes — click 'Add segment' to add multiple countries to your route. The calculator shows the fuel cost per country and the total for your entire trip.

What currency does the calculator use?

The table and calculator display prices in the currency you pick from the top menu (currency icon in the header). On first visit we try to match it to your country via IP, but you can always switch manually.

Where do fuel prices come from?

This is OpenVan.camp data. We run our own scrapers across 141 countries against open sources (government portals, industry sites, exchanges), normalise to a single format, and update weekly. Full table with trends — on the fuel prices page; the calculator uses exactly this dataset.

Where is fuel cheapest in Europe?

The lowest diesel prices in Europe are typically found in Poland, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Belarus. The Netherlands, Finland, and Sweden are traditionally the most expensive. See the full comparison on the fuel prices page.

How much fuel does the Berlin–Barcelona route need?

The distance is around 1,900 km. At 10 L/100 km you'll need about 190 litres. The route passes through Germany, France, and Spain — each with different fuel prices. Enter the segments into the calculator above for an accurate estimate.

Does the calculator work for motorhomes and campervans?

Yes. Just enter your vehicle's real fuel consumption — typically 12–18 L/100 km for a motorhome, or 10–14 L/100 km for a tow vehicle. Diesel, petrol, and LPG are all supported.

Can I calculate an electric vehicle trip?

Yes. Switch fuel type to "Electric" and enter consumption in kWh/100 km. The charging price is auto-filled per country from our EV tariff database — separately for home AC and public DC fast charging. You can override it with your own price. Route and distances are calculated the same way as for diesel, petrol or LPG.

What kWh/100 km consumption should I enter for my electric car?

Use your car's real-world figures: Tesla Model 3 — 16–18, VW ID.4 — 18–20, Renault Zoe — 15–17, Nissan Leaf — 16–19, BMW iX3 — 18–20, Hyundai Ioniq 6 — 14–17 kWh/100 km. In winter and at motorway speeds consumption can be 15–30% higher — factor this into your planning.

Which European countries have the cheapest EV charging?

Based on our EV tariff database, the lowest home charging rates are in Bulgaria, Hungary and Poland (0.10–0.15 €/kWh). Public DC fast charging is more expensive everywhere — 0.40–0.70 €/kWh. Use the Home/DC toggle in the calculator to compare costs per country along your route.

Road Trip Cost Calculator

Name: Fuel Prices Europe 2026 by Country — Gas & Diesel Cost Calculator
Author: OpenVan.camp

Route, fuel consumption and total cost across 141 countries worldwide

Updated 22 August 2026 · Data source: OpenVan.camp own fuel price database

Routes around the world

over 90 days · 16 countries · tap to load into the calculator

One route per region. Median distance, a standard profile of 8 l/100 km, diesel, prices of the departure country. Only routes with at least 5 plans from 5 different users are shown; where cities do not repeat, the route is shown by country and the kilometres are split evenly.

How long the planned routes are

under 200 km 240

200–500 km 374

500–1500 km 616

1500+ km 853

Top 5 countries over 30 days

Russia 576

Turkey 236

Georgia 149

Belarus 66

Poland 50

Fuel Cost Calculator

Fuel type

Price per kWh

Per-country price from our database. Route average:

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Your single price applies to every country on the route.

Consumption

L/100

kWh/100

Litre/Gallon

Distance unit

Local currency

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Route — select countries and distances

Route breakdown

Your per-country fuel cost will appear here. Pick a fuel type and build a route.

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Reference data, not legal advice. Rules change without notice — check with the consulate or at the border.

How to Use the Calculator

1 Select fuel type: diesel, gasoline, LPG or electric
2 Enter your vehicle's fuel consumption (e.g. 8.5 L/100km)
3 Add route segments: choose a country and enter the distance for each leg
4 See fuel cost per country segment and the total for your entire trip

Frequently Asked Questions

Fuel prices in popular countries per 1 litre in EUR

Live snapshot for popular van-life destinations. This is the exact data used by the calculator. Full table for 141 countries — on the fuel prices page.

Country	Diesel	Petrol	LPG
Austria	€ 2.04	€ 1.79	€ 1.03
Belgium	€ 2.27	€ 1.91	€ 0.79
Bulgaria	€ 1.77	€ 1.51	€ 0.70
Croatia	€ 1.80	€ 1.63	€ 0.76
Czech Republic	€ 1.84	€ 1.70	€ 0.90
Denmark	€ 2.35	€ 2.23	—
France	€ 2.24	€ 2.05	€ 1.04
Germany	€ 2.25	€ 2.21	€ 1.11
Greece	€ 1.96	€ 2.02	€ 0.99
Hungary	€ 1.88	€ 1.66	€ 0.96
Italy	€ 2.14	€ 2.03	€ 0.75
Netherlands	€ 2.54	€ 2.49	€ 1.14
Norway	€ 1.93	€ 1.79	—
Poland	€ 1.79	€ 1.59	€ 0.70
Portugal	€ 2.06	€ 1.99	€ 0.89
Romania	€ 1.97	€ 1.80	€ 0.88
Serbia	€ 1.95	€ 1.70	€ 0.90
Spain	€ 1.89	€ 1.75	€ 1.11
Sweden	€ 1.80	€ 1.43	—
Switzerland	€ 2.16	€ 2.00	€ 1.25
Turkey	€ 1.46	€ 1.27	€ 0.60
United Kingdom	€ 2.14	€ 1.89	€ 1.14

Prices per 1 litre in EUR. Updated weekly. See all fuel prices

Fuel Prices in Europe: What Every Traveller Should Know

Fuel is one of the biggest costs of travelling by motorhome or campervan. Prices across Europe vary significantly from country to country — the gap between the cheapest and most expensive markets can reach 40–60%, making a real difference to your travel budget.

What Determines the Price of Fuel

The pump price is made up of several components: the commodity price of crude oil and refined products, excise duty and VAT (which can account for up to 60% of the retail price in some EU countries), and distributor and forecourt margins. Each EU country sets its own excise rate above the common minimum — which is why the Netherlands and Finland are consistently among the most expensive markets, while Poland and Bulgaria remain among the most affordable.

How to Save on Fuel When Travelling

When planning a multi-country route, it pays to fill up before entering a high-price country — for example, before crossing into the Netherlands, Switzerland, or Finland. Use our calculator to estimate costs for each leg in advance and identify the best places to fill up.

Calculating Electric Vehicle Trip Costs

The calculator supports electric vehicles: switch fuel type to "Electric", enter your car's kWh/100 km consumption and choose your charging mode — home AC or public DC fast charging. Charging tariffs are auto-filled per country from our database. Typical consumption: Tesla Model 3 — 16–18, VW ID.4 — 18–20 kWh/100 km; expect 15–30% more in winter and at motorway speeds.