Overview
Planning your fuel stops and tolls carefully saves real money on any drive from Ukraine into the European Union. This week, ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia has the cheapest diesel on the corridor at โฌ1.469/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 โฌ/l | Petrol 95 โฌ/l | LPG โฌ/l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia | 1.469 | 1.62 | 0.91 |
| 2 | ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria | 1.477 | 1.461 | โ |
| 3 | ๐ธ๐ช Sweden | 1.477 | 1.328 | โ |
| 4 | ๐ช๐ธ Spain | 1.534 | 1.518 | 1.07 |
| 5 | ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia | 1.56 | 1.66 | 0.83 |
| 6 | ๐ญ๐บ Hungary | 1.592 | 1.538 | 0.851 |
| 7 | ๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg | 1.61 | 1.645 | โ |
| 8 | ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia | 1.618 | 1.546 | โ |
| 9 | ๐ต๐ฑ Poland | 1.638 | 1.6 | 0.764 |
| 10 | ๐ญ๐ท Croatia | 1.647 | 1.592 | 0.7 |
| 11 | ๐ฆ๐น Austria | 1.729 | 1.685 | โ |
| 12 | ๐ฌ๐ท Greece | 1.752 | 1.949 | โ |
Note: prices are approximate and EUR-converted for comparison; the live fuel prices page shows current native-currency numbers per country and city. The diesel price in Germany today reaches โฌ2.027/l โ the most expensive on the corridor. Drivers researching fuel prices in Denmark face similar levels, with Danish diesel at โฌ2.007/l. Those checking fuel prices in Macedonia 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 ๐ต๐ฑ Poland (diesel โฌ1.638/l) before entering ๐ฉ๐ช Germany (โฌ2.027/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 โ they charge about 15โ20% 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 โ for instance fuel in Croatia or fuel in Austria โ the per-city pages show where the local cheapest stations are.
Tolls and vignettes across Europe
Vignette countries โ buy a digital pass before you cross
A 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 โ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ท๐ด Romania | 3.5 EUR (1-day) | roviniete.ro |
| ๐ฒ๐ฉ Moldova | 4 EUR (7-day โ no 1-day option) | evinieta.gov.md |
| ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria | 4.09 EUR (1-day) | bgtoll.bg |
| ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia | 8.1 EUR (1-day) | eznamka.sk |
| ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic | 9.2 EUR (1-day) | edalnice.cz |
| ๐ฆ๐น Austria | 9.6 EUR (1-day) | shop.asfinag.at |
| ๐ญ๐บ Hungary | 14 EUR (1-day) | nemzetiutdij.hu |
| ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia | 16 EUR (7-day โ NO 1-day option) | evinjeta.dars.si |
| ๐จ๐ญ Switzerland | 42.5 CHF (annual โ NO 1-day option) | e-vignette.ch |
Most vignette countries sell a cheap 1-day transit pass โ ideal if you are only driving through. Two exceptions matter: ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia starts at a 7-day pass (16 EUR), and ๐จ๐ญ 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. ๐ท๐ธ Serbia โ ticket on entry, pay on exit by cash or card. ๐ฎ๐น Italy โ take a ticket on entry, pay on exit; one of the most expensive networks in Europe. ๐ซ๐ท France โ a ticket/barrier system on most autoroutes; expensive, so budget accordingly. ๐ญ๐ท Croatia โ ticket on entry, pay on exit, with higher tariffs in the summer season. ๐ต๐น Portugal โ a mix of classic booths and electronic-only (Via Verde) motorways; get a transponder for the e-only roads. ๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ 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 ๐ฉ๐ช Germany, ๐ง๐ช Belgium and ๐ณ๐ฑ 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 โ 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 โ country & city prices, updated regularly
- European Vignettes & Tolls โ e-vignette prices and official links
- Route Planner โ plan your drive with fuel and toll stops
- Car Drivers Portal โ all driving tools in one place
- Trip Cost Calculator โ estimate fuel, toll and total trip expenses
- Currency Calculator โ UAH, PLN, EUR and more live rates
Source: nakordoni.eu โ Fuel Prices & Tolls | Updated: 10.07.2026