Germany vs Austria fuel prices: where is it cheaper to fill up today?
Petrol is cheaper in Austria by €0.252 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Austria by €0.096 per litre.
Petrol · cheaper in Austria
−€0.252/l
A 50 l tank costs €12.60 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 48 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 48 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Diesel · cheaper in Austria
−€0.096/l
A 50 l tank costs €4.79 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 15 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 15 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Prices today
| Country | Petrol 95 | Diesel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2.117 | €2.258 | station average, 16 Oct 2026 |
| Austria | €1.865 | €2.162 | EU weekly average, 21 Sep 2026 |
Is the trip worth it?
Cheapest stations near the border
Germany · Kiefersfelden – Kufstein
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allguth Kufsteiner Str. 124, Rosenheim | 26 | €1.979 | €2.189 |
| Kaufland Äußere Münchner Str. 100, Rosenheim | 27 | €1.979 | €2.179 |
| JET Kufsteiner Str. 85, Rosenheim | 26 | €1.989 | €2.189 |
| HEM Rosenheimer Str. 60, Kolbermoor | 28 | €1.989 | €2.189 |
| JET Ebersbergstr. 104, Rosenheim | 30 | €1.989 | €2.189 |
Germany · Walserberg – Salzburg
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globus Traunsteiner Str. 6, Freilassing | 4 | €2.039 | €2.229 |
| bft Freilassinger Straße 62, Laufen | 16 | €2.039 | €2.229 |
| Freie Tankstellen Laufener Str. 26, Tittmoning | 32 | €2.039 | €2.229 |
| Aral Sonnenfeld 2, Freilassing | 6 | €2.049 | €2.239 |
| BK Von-Hindenburg-Allee 12, Berchtesgaden | 18 | €2.079 | €2.259 |
Germany · Passau – Suben
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avia Alte Str. 39, Passau | 19 | €1.989 | €2.159 |
| Aral Passauer Straße 18, Salzweg | 22 | €1.989 | €2.169 |
| Aral Neuburger Straße 141, Passau | 15 | €1.999 | €2.179 |
| Eni Neuburger Str. 104, Passau | 16 | €1.999 | €2.199 |
| Eni Spitalhofstrasse 84, Passau | 17 | €1.999 | €2.199 |
Austria · Kiefersfelden – Kufstein
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| JET WEGSCHEIDGASSE 18, KITZBÜHEL, Kitzbühel | 24 | €1.804 | €2.119 |
| Shell AM SPORTFELD 4, KITZBUEHEL, Kitzbühel | 25 | €1.809 | €2.129 |
| eni Bahnhofstraße 11, Oberndorf in Tirol, Kitzbühel | 20 | €1.816 | €2.134 |
| Shell KITZBUEHLSTRASSE 73, KIRCHBERG, Kitzbühel | 21 | €1.819 | €2.219 |
| OMV St.Johanner Strasse 15a, Kitzbuehel, Kitzbühel | 23 | €1.819 | €2.139 |
Austria · Walserberg – Salzburg
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconttankstelle Huber Petrol Gewerbepark Süd 3, Moosdorf, Braunau | 28 | €1.798 | €2.098 |
| LMEnergy Express Salzachtalbundesstraße 111, Anif, Salzburg-Umgebung | 11 | €1.821 | €2.162 |
| Diskont Franz-Brötzner-Strasse 3 (am HOFER Parkplatz), Wals, Salzburg-Umgebung | 3 | €1.821 | €2.162 |
| Diskont Alpenstrasse 102 (am HOFER Parkplatz), Anif, Salzburg-Umgebung | 9 | €1.823 | €2.163 |
| Avanti Salzburger Strasse 49, Thalgau, Salzburg-Umgebung | 23 | €1.823 | €2.144 |
Austria · Passau – Suben
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-Tankstelle Zauner Jagern 18, Enzenkirchen, Schärding | 16 | €1.777 | €2.047 |
| SB-Tankstelle Schmied im Wald Gschaid 8, Natternbach, Grieskirchen | 19 | €1.786 | €2.086 |
| Turmöl Hauptstraße 86, Esternberg, Schärding | 18 | €1.794 | €2.094 |
| Turmöl Hinding 23a, Achleiten, Schärding | 19 | €1.799 | €2.099 |
| Turmöl Unterbrunning 7, Mauerkirchen, Braunau | 34 | €1.809 | €2.124 |
From our daily station data; stations within 35 km of the crossing, sorted by petrol price.
Good to know
- Fuel in your vehicle's tank can be taken across EU borders without extra tax. Extra fuel in cans is limited in many countries – a spare can of up to 10 litres is usually tolerated; larger amounts may be taxed or restricted.
- Stations right on the motorway are usually the most expensive – the cheapest are often in towns a few kilometres from the border.
- Motorways in Austria require a vignette – prices →
Questions
Is fuel cheaper in Germany or in Austria?
Petrol is cheaper in Austria by €0.252 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Austria by €0.096 per litre.
How much can I save on a full tank?
On 50 litres at today's average prices: petrol €12.60, diesel €4.79.
How much fuel can I take across the border?
Fuel in your vehicle's tank can be taken across EU borders without extra tax. Extra fuel in cans is limited in many countries – a spare can of up to 10 litres is usually tolerated; larger amounts may be taxed or restricted.