Are you planning a trip abroad and considering whether to travel by car? While driving can be a costly and time-consuming option, it also has its advantages. We’ll show you how fuel prices in Europe compare to those in Poland.
Choosing to travel by car gives you a sense of independence and freedom in selecting your route. You can bring more luggage, enjoy the scenery, and take breaks whenever and wherever you like.
However, travelling by car isn’t necessarily the cheapest option compared to the cost of a train, bus, or plane ticket. Besides fuel prices, we must also consider additional expenses, such as purchasing a toll sticker. Tolls are required in many EU countries, and the cost of a toll sticker (for vehicles up to 3.5t) depends on the length of your stay in a foreign country.
Toll Sticker Prices in Europe
| Country | 10 Days | 30 Days | 365 Days |
| Czech Republic (prices depend on vehicle type) | 44.99 zł – 83.99 zł | 68.99 zł – 128.99 zł | 257.00 zł – 569.00 zł |
| Hungary | 128.99 zł | 207.99 zł | 759.99 zł (for 2024) |
| Slovakia | 88.99 zł | 124.99 zł | 369.00 zł |
| Switzerland | – | – | 283.99 zł (for 2024) |
What Do Poles Drive?
According to a report by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), nearly 26.5 million passenger cars are registered in Poland, placing the country fourth in Europe. Did you also know that there are 703 cars for every 1,000 people in Poland, the highest rate in the EU.
- Germany: 60 million
- Italy: 41 million
- France: 39 million
The average age of a car in the European Union is 12.3 years. Poland fares worse compared to other countries, with an average age of 14.9 years, though older vehicles can also be found in Greece, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. In Western Europe, the situation is slightly better:
- Germany: 10 years
- France: 10 years
- Netherlands: 11 years
- Austria: 8 years
In Poland, same as in every country in Europe, gasoline model cars are the most common. According to the Polish Automotive Industry Association (PZPM), 41.7% of cars in Poland have a gasoline engine. In second place are diesel engines – around 9.9%.
With 3.4 million users, Poland leads Europe in the number of gas-powered cars. When it comes to electric vehicles, recent data shows around 75,000 registered in Poland. However, Norway remains the leader, with 23% of cars being electric.
Fuel Prices in Europe – 2024
Fuel prices in Europe remain relatively unstable, with minimal changes observed almost every day. It’s important to remember that the fuel prices we see at the gas station includes taxes, excise duties, fuel fees, and VAT. Economic conditions in the country, the exchange rate of the dollar, and global crude oil prices can also influence fuel prices.
Below are the latest fuel prices in Europe.
Price for 1 liter of gasoline (Pb 95):
| Country | Price |
| Germany | 1,71 EUR (7,41 zł) |
| the Netherlands | 2,06 EUR (8,95 zł) |
| France | 1,74 EUR (7,54 zł) |
| Belgium | 1,65 EUR (7,13 zł) |
| Spain | 1,53 EUR (6,63 zł) |
| Denmark | 14,89 DKK (8,65 zł) |
| Norway | 21,04 NOK (7,71 zł) |
| UK | 1,34 GBP (6,99 zł) |
In Poland, we will pay 6.02 PLN for 1 liter of Pb 95 gasoline.
Price for 1 liter of diesel:
| Country | Price |
| Germany | 1,58 EUR (6,85 zł) |
| the Netherlands | 1,80 EUR (7,78 zł) |
| France | 1,66 EUR (7,20 zł) |
| Belgium | 1,70 EUR (7,37 zł) |
| Spain | 1,42 EUR (6,16 zł) |
| Denmark | 13,29 DKK (7,72 zł) |
| Norway | 19,39 NOK (7,11 zł) |
| UK | 1,39 GBP (7,27 zł) |
6.11 PLN – that’s how much we will pay in Poland for 1 liter of diesel.
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