Germany vs Denmark fuel prices: where is it cheaper to fill up today?
Petrol is cheaper in Germany by €0.541 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Germany by €0.244 per litre.
Petrol · cheaper in Germany
−€0.541/l
A 50 l tank costs €27.05 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 91 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 91 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Diesel · cheaper in Germany
−€0.244/l
A 50 l tank costs €12.21 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 38 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 38 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Prices today
| Country | Petrol 95 | Diesel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2.117 | €2.258 | station average, 16 Oct 2026 |
| Denmark | €2.658 | €2.502 | EU weekly average, 21 Sep 2026 |
Is the trip worth it?
Cheapest stations near the border
Germany · Flensburg – Padborg
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Kappelner Str. 2, Süderbrarup | 34 | €2.029 | €2.199 |
| Avia Schrepperie 16, Stoltebüll | 34 | €2.029 | €2.209 |
| SB Nordstr 4, Steinbergkirche | 27 | €2.029 | €2.199 |
| bft Flensburger Str. 37, Husby | 16 | €2.029 | €2.269 |
| bft An der Nordstr. 7, Streichmühle | 21 | €2.029 | €2.269 |
Denmark: 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 Denmark are converted to euro – at the pump you pay in the local currency (DKK).
- 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.
Questions
Is fuel cheaper in Germany or in Denmark?
Petrol is cheaper in Germany by €0.541 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Germany by €0.244 per litre.
How much can I save on a full tank?
On 50 litres at today's average prices: petrol €27.05, diesel €12.21.
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.