Overview
Planning your fuel stops and tolls carefully saves real money on any drive from Ukraine into the European Union. This week, 🇨🇿 Czechia has the cheapest diesel on the corridor at €1.469/l, and the single biggest money-saving move is simple: fill up in a cheaper country right before you cross into a pricier one. These fuel prices update weekly and the ranking can change, so always check the live page for current numbers before you set off.
Where fuel is cheapest right now
Below are the twelve cheapest countries on the corridor this week, ranked by diesel price. All figures are approximate and converted to EUR for comparison.
| # | Country | Diesel €/l | Petrol 95 €/l | LPG €/l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1.469 | 1.62 | 0.91 |
| 2 | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1.477 | 1.461 | — |
| 3 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 1.477 | 1.328 | — |
| 4 | 🇪🇸 Spain | 1.534 | 1.518 | 1.07 |
| 5 | 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 1.56 | 1.66 | 0.83 |
| 6 | 🇭🇺 Hungary | 1.592 | 1.538 | 0.851 |
| 7 | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 1.61 | 1.645 | — |
| 8 | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 1.618 | 1.546 | — |
| 9 | 🇵🇱 Poland | 1.638 | 1.6 | 0.764 |
| 10 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | 1.647 | 1.592 | 0.7 |
| 11 | 🇦🇹 Austria | 1.729 | 1.685 | — |
| 12 | 🇬🇷 Greece | 1.752 | 1.949 | — |
Note: prices are approximate and EUR-converted for comparison; the live fuel prices page shows current native-currency numbers per country and city. Fuel generally becomes more expensive the further west and north you drive. At the top of the table, the diesel price germany today reaches €2.027/l — the most expensive on the corridor. Drivers researching tanken in denemarken face similar levels, with Danish diesel at €2.007/l. Those checking the cena nafty makedonie should consult the live page, since Macedonia is not part of this week's EUR ranking.
Smart fuelling strategy
The core tactic is border-hopping: fill your tank in the cheaper country immediately before crossing into an expensive one. For example, refuel in 🇵🇱 Poland (diesel €1.638/l) before entering 🇩🇪 Germany (€2.027/l). If your route does not pass through the cheapest country, top off your tank to maximum before leaving Ukraine.
Two more habits reduce the total cost significantly. First, avoid gas stations located directly on the motorway — they charge about 15–20% more, so a five-minute detour into a nearby town brings large savings. Second, in Western Europe, supermarket-attached stations are almost always the cheapest in the area. When you compare a country's specific prices — for instance fuel in Croatia or fuel in Austria — the per-city pages show where the local cheapest stations are.
Tolls and vignettes across Europe
Vignette countries — buy a digital pass before you cross
A vignette (vignette) is a pre-paid digital pass you buy online before crossing the border. Cameras scan your license plate automatically, so there is no booth to stop at — but you must already hold a valid pass. Buy each one from the official site listed below. See our full European vignettes and tolls guide for details and links.
| Country | Cheapest transit pass | Buy online |
|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 3.5 EUR (1-day) | roviniete.ro |
| 🇲🇩 Moldova | 4 EUR (7-day — no 1-day option) | evinieta.gov.md |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 4.09 EUR (1-day) | bgtoll.bg |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 8.1 EUR (1-day) | eznamka.sk |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 9.2 EUR (1-day) | edalnice.cz |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 9.6 EUR (1-day) | shop.asfinag.at |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 14 EUR (1-day) | nemzetiutdij.hu |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 16 EUR (7-day — NO 1-day option) | evinjeta.dars.si |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 42.5 CHF (annual — NO 1-day option) | e-vignette.ch |
Most vignette countries sell a cheap 1-day transit pass — ideal if you are only driving through. Two exceptions matter: 🇸🇮 Slovenia starts at a 7-day pass (16 EUR), and 🇨🇭 Switzerland sells only an annual vignette (42.5 CHF). Plan for these fixed costs in advance.
Pay-per-kilometre (toll booths)
These countries use the ticket system: you take a ticket at entry and pay at a booth on exit. 🇷🇸 Serbia — ticket on entry, pay on exit by cash or card. 🇮🇹 Italy — take a ticket on entry, pay on exit; one of the most expensive networks in Europe. 🇫🇷 France — a ticket/barrier system on most autoroutes; expensive, so budget accordingly. 🇭🇷 Croatia — ticket on entry, pay on exit, with higher tariffs in the summer season. 🇵🇹 Portugal — a mix of classic booths and electronic-only (Via Verde) motorways; get a transponder for the e-only roads. 🇵🇱 Poland — state motorways are free for cars, while private A1, A2 and A4 concessions charge at booths or via the Autopay app. Overall, Italy, France and Croatia carry the highest per-kilometre costs.
Toll-free for cars
For passenger cars, motorways are free in 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium and 🇳🇱 Netherlands (rare tunnel or bridge exceptions aside). No vignette and no ticket are needed for cars 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 every vignette online from the official site before you reach the border — this lets you avoid border queues and the risk of a fine. Use the route planner to map your drive with fuel and toll stops, and the Trip Cost Calculator to estimate your combined fuel and toll expenses for the whole journey. When you are converting UAH, PLN and EUR for cross-border payments, the currency calculator shows live rates so you know what each pass and fill-up really costs.
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: 10.07.2026