Find the cheapest petrol and diesel in France near you with online map

How does the French fuel map work?

Drivers can simply enter the town or postcode where they are, select the type of fuel they are looking to fill up with, and how far they can travel to get it.

The map will then bring up a list of fuel stations within the search area, with the price per litre of the fuel that was selected.  

The map will also – at the top – display an average price for the area, which will be helpful when planning your trip to help decide the areas where you can save most money as you make your way across the country to your final destination.

Are the fuel prices on the map accurate?

The prices displayed on the map should be accurate, because all petrol station managers are required to submit prices to the French government following a decree from December 2006.

These prices are used for the map, with the cost-per-litre updated three times a day. Additionally, if new prices for individual petrol stations are not submitted for more than 48 hours, the service station will be removed from the map.

Is the map is in French?

You can use your settings on a mobile phone app to translate to English, if required. However, it is quite intuitive to use in French and even non-French speakers should be able to locate the cheapest fuel for their vehicle.

And don't forget, you can right-click on a PC to translate a website. Or do the following on a mobile phone with this from Google: 

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome 
2. Go to a webpage written in another language
3. At the top, select the language you want to translate to
4. Chrome will translate the webpage this one time

Who produces it?

Drivers need not worry that the map is produced by fuel companies simply as a marketing tool. The interactive tool has been created and updated by UFC-Que Choisir – a consumer rights organisation that pushes for public policies to reinforce the rights of consumers.

What type of fuel can I search for?

The map will let you find and compare prices for the following types of fuel:

• Gazole/Diesel
• SP98
• SP95-E10
• SP95
• GPLcE85

Where can I find the price map?

Simply get online and enter your location in the French fuel price map.

Will it be cheaper to use this map when driving on French ‘motorways?

Yes. Just like in the UK, drivers are charged a premium when purchasing fuel at motorway service stations, so diving off to a nearby petrol station could deliver big savings in fuel.

You may have to pay a toll at the peage when leaving some roads, but this should not add to the overall cost of using the road to get back on and continue your journey.

 

Driving in France checklist for UK drivers

Here's a quick checklist for UK drivers planning to drive in France 

Item	Required?	Notes
Full UK Driving Licence	✅ Yes	Both paper and photocard if applicable
Vehicle V5C logbook or VE103	✅ Yes	Proof of ownership – more on VE103
Valid Insurance (with EU cover)	✅ Yes	Check with your provider for confirmation
Passport	✅ Yes	Must be valid for at least 3 months after return
Travel Insurance	🔲 Advised	Helps cover unexpected medical or trip issues
MOT certificate	✅ Yes	For vehicles over 3 years old – check your renewal date
Reflective jackets (one per occupant)	✅ Yes	Must be within reach (not in the boot)
Warning triangle	✅ Yes	Legally required
Headlight beam deflectors	✅ Yes	Required even for LED lights
UK sticker/identifier	✅ Yes	Needed unless UK plates have Union Jack
Spare bulb kit	🔲 Advised	Not a legal requirement but useful
Breathalyser kit	🔲 Advised	Not enforced, but still recommended
Sat nav without speed camera alerts	✅ Yes	Disable alerts for camera locations
Credit/debit card or cash for tolls	✅ Yes	Many motorways are tolled
Emission sticker (Crit’Air)	🔲 Sometimes	See more on Crit'Air here
Drive on the right-hand side	✅ Yes	Pay extra attention at roundabouts
Speed limits adjust in wet weather	✅ Yes	Limits drop – always check signs
Drink and drug driving rules	✅ Yes	Strict rules apply
No use of hands-free earpieces/headphones	✅ Yes	Illegal to use in France
European Breakdown Cover	🔲 Advised	Very useful if you break down abroad
Paper map or offline GPS	🔲 Advised	Helpful in rural areas with poor signal
EHIC/GHIC card	🔲 Advised	Free or reduced-cost state medical care in EU