Overview
Planning your fuel stops and buying the right toll passes can lead to significant savings on a drive from Ukraine into Europe. Right now, 🇵🇱 Poland is the cheapest country for both diesel and petrol, so it is a smart place to fill up before you continue west. The single most useful tip is simple: fill your tank in the cheaper country right before you cross into a more expensive one. Remember that these fuel prices update weekly, so the ranking can change — always check the live page for current numbers before you travel.
Where fuel is cheapest right now
Here are the cheapest countries by diesel price this week (approximate, EUR-converted for comparison).
| # | Country | Diesel €/l | Petrol 95 €/l | LPG €/l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇵🇱 Poland | €1.424 | €1.389 | €0.794 |
| 2 | 🇨🇿 Czechia | €1.473 | €1.604 | €0.92 |
| 3 | 🇸🇰 Slovakia | €1.53 | €1.65 | €0.87 |
| 4 | 🇪🇸 Spain | €1.538 | €1.459 | €1.01 |
| 5 | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | €1.538 | €1.495 | — |
| 6 | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | €1.622 | €1.647 | — |
| 7 | 🇭🇺 Hungary | €1.625 | €1.589 | €0.979 |
| 8 | 🇬🇷 Greece | €1.641 | €1.931 | — |
| 9 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | €1.701 | €1.534 | — |
| 10 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | €1.703 | €1.616 | €0.75 |
| 11 | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | €1.711 | €1.6 | — |
| 12 | 🇦🇹 Austria | €1.723 | €1.649 | — |
Note: prices are approximate and EUR-converted for comparison; the live fuel prices page shows current native-currency numbers per country and city. Because the figures update weekly, the ranking above can shift.
Smart fuelling strategy
Fuel generally gets more expensive the further west and north you drive. The best move is to fill up in the cheapest country right before crossing into a pricier one. For example, fill your tank in 🇵🇱 Poland at €1.424 per litre of diesel before you cross into Germany, where German diesel reaches €1.971 per litre. If your route does not pass through the cheapest country, top off the tank to maximum before you leave Ukraine.
Two more habits reduce the total cost. First, gas stations directly on motorways charge about 15–20% more, so take a short 5-minute detour into a nearby town to refuel. Second, in Western Europe supermarket-attached stations are almost always the cheapest in the area. The same logic applies whether you are buying fuel in Croatia at €1.703 per litre of diesel or fuel in Austria at €1.723 per litre. When you compare prices across borders, a quick check on the currency calculator for UAH, PLN and EUR rates helps you understand the real cost in your own currency.
Tolls and vignettes across Europe
Vignette countries — buy a digital pass before you cross
A vignette is a pre-paid digital pass that you buy online before crossing the border. There is no sticker to place on the windscreen in most countries today; cameras simply scan your license plate to confirm you have paid. Buy your vignette (toll pass) from the official site listed below before you cross, so you can avoid border queues and fines.
| Country | Cheapest transit pass | Buy online |
|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇴 Romania | €3.5 (1-day) | roviniete.ro |
| 🇲🇩 Moldova | €4 (7-day — no 1-day option) | evinieta.gov.md |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | €4.09 (1-day) | bgtoll.bg |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | €8.1 (1-day) | eznamka.sk |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | €9.2 (1-day) | edalnice.cz |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | €9.6 (1-day) | shop.asfinag.at |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | €14 (1-day) | nemzetiutdij.hu |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | €16 (7-day — no 1-day option) | evinjeta.dars.si |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | CHF 42.5 (annual — no 1-day option) | e-vignette.ch |
Most vignette countries offer a cheap 1-day transit pass, which is ideal if you are only passing through. Two important exceptions: 🇸🇮 Slovenia has no 1-day option (the shortest is 7-day) and 🇨🇭 Switzerland sells only an annual vignette.
Pay-per-kilometre (toll booths)
In these countries you take a ticket at entry and pay at a booth on exit. 🇷🇸 Serbia: ticket on entry, pay on exit (cash or card). 🇮🇹 Italy: take a ticket on entry, pay on exit — one of the most expensive networks in Europe. 🇫🇷 France: a ticket and barrier system on most autoroutes, and expensive, so budget accordingly. 🇭🇷 Croatia: ticket on entry, pay on exit, with higher tariffs in the summer season. 🇵🇹 Portugal: a mix of classic toll booths and electronic-only (Via Verde) motorways — get a transponder for the electronic-only roads. 🇵🇱 Poland: state motorways are free for cars, while the private A1, A2 and A4 concessions charge at booths or via the Autopay app. Italy, France and Croatia have the most expensive toll networks here.
Toll-free for cars
In 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium and 🇳🇱 Netherlands, motorways are free for passenger cars (≤3.5t). Rare tunnel or bridge exceptions can still apply, but you do not need a vignette or a toll ticket for normal motorway driving in these three countries.
Plan your trip
Plan your refuels around the cheapest country on your route, and fill up just before you cross into a more expensive one. Pre-buy any vignettes online from the official sites before you reach the border, so you can avoid border queues. Use the route planner to map your drive with fuel and toll stops, and combine fuel and toll figures in the trip cost calculator to estimate your total trip expenses before you leave.
Useful tools
- Live Fuel Prices Across Europe — country & city prices, updated regularly
- European Vignettes & Tolls — e-vignette prices and official links
- Route Planner — plan your drive with fuel and toll stops
- Car Drivers Portal — all driving tools in one place
- Trip Cost Calculator — estimate fuel, toll and total trip expenses
- Currency Calculator — UAH, PLN, EUR and more live rates
Source: nakordoni.eu — Fuel Prices & Tolls | Updated: 01.07.2026