Germany vs Czech Republic fuel prices: where is it cheaper to fill up today?
Petrol is cheaper in the Czech Republic by €0.258 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in the Czech Republic by €0.337 per litre.
Petrol · cheaper in the Czech Republic
−€0.258/l
A 50 l tank costs €12.90 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 49 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 49 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Diesel · cheaper in the Czech Republic
−€0.337/l
A 50 l tank costs €16.85 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 62 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 62 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Prices today
| Country | Petrol 95 | Diesel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2.117 | €2.258 | station average, 16 Oct 2026 |
| Czech Republic | €1.859 | €1.921 | EU weekly average, 21 Sep 2026 |
Is the trip worth it?
Cheapest stations near the border
Germany · Waidhaus – Rozvadov
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avia Böhmer Straße 36, Rötz | 34 | €2.029 | €2.209 |
| Tank Plus Rötzer Strasse 7, Neunburg vorm Wald | 34 | €2.029 | €2.209 |
| Avia Am Lerchenfeld 22, Waldmünchen | 34 | €2.029 | €2.209 |
| TotalEnergies Am Pfalzgrafencenter 10, Neunburg v.W. | 35 | €2.039 | €2.219 |
| BayWa Bahnhofstr. 18, Nabburg | 32 | €2.039 | €2.219 |
Germany · Breitenau – Petrovice
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Hohnsteiner Straße 2, Sebnitz | 30 | €2.029 | €2.199 |
| Supermarkt Lohmener Str. 13, Pirna | 21 | €2.039 | €2.219 |
| Sprint Andreas-Schubert-Straße 2, Neustadt Sachsen | 34 | €2.039 | €2.209 |
| JET Bautzner Landstr. 158, Dresden | 31 | €2.039 | €2.199 |
| SB Am Hahnweg 2, Dresden | 31 | €2.039 | €2.199 |
Germany · Schirnding – Cheb
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORLEN Weißenbacher Str. 90, Selb | 14 | €1.979 | €2.149 |
| Hauer Mineralöle GmbH Weißenbach Str. 45, Selb | 13 | €1.994 | €2.164 |
| Leu Energie Wunsiedler Str. 7, Marktleuthen | 18 | €1.999 | €2.149 |
| Avia Weissenbacher Straße 26, Selb | 13 | €1.999 | €2.169 |
| Avia Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 5, Selb | 13 | €1.999 | €2.169 |
Czech Republic: no open station-level data – national average only.
From our daily station data; stations within 35 km of the crossing, sorted by petrol price.
Good to know
- Prices in the Czech Republic are converted to euro – at the pump you pay in the local currency (CZK).
- 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 the Czech Republic require a vignette – prices →
Questions
Is fuel cheaper in Germany or in the Czech Republic?
Petrol is cheaper in the Czech Republic by €0.258 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in the Czech Republic by €0.337 per litre.
How much can I save on a full tank?
On 50 litres at today's average prices: petrol €12.90, diesel €16.85.
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.