Ascain: is it worth driving to Spain for fuel?
Worth the drive
Yes: 50 litres of diesel at NEUMATICOS BIDASOA in Lesaka, 30 min away, save you €15.47 after paying for the 18 km detour (28 min there and back, under 45 min; prices of 3 November 2026). Petrol 95: +€12.92.
Diesel — Worth the drive
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.150/L — Avenue de Lahanchipia · 9.4 km, 13 min · 2 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEUMATICOS BIDASOA (Lesaka)Ziobi,6. Pol. Industrial Alkaiaga, Lesaka | +€15.47 | €1.789/L | 20 km · 30 min | +18 km |
| PLENERGY (Donostia-San Sebastián)Paseo Ubarburu, 4, Donostia-San Sebastián | +€12.59 | €1.739/L | 37 km · 36 min | +57 km |
| NAFAROIL (Bera/Vera de Bidasoa)Barrio Ibardin, 19, Bera/Vera de Bidasoa | +€12.31 | €1.899/L | 11 km · 16 min | +1.7 km |
| AN ENERGÉTICOS - ETXALAR (Etxalar)Bo Beolaldea S/N, Etxalar | +€12.04 | €1.829/L | 23 km · 37 min | +29 km |
| BIDASOIL (Irun)Carretera N-121 A Km. 76,4, Irun | +€10.98 | €1.879/L | 19 km · 22 min | +18 km |
All stations in Lesaka.
Nearest Spanish station: REPSOL (Urdazubi/Urdax), Carretera N-121 Km. 79,5, Urdazubi/Urdax — €1.959/L, 16 km · 22 min, detour +13 km, saving on 50 L +€7.69.
By tank size: 30 L +€8.25 · 50 L +€15.47 · 70 L +€22.69. The detour pays for itself from 7 L.
Petrol 95 — Worth the drive
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €1.990/L — 26 - Rn 618 Avenue De Chantaco · 5.9 km, 9 min · 3 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOIL (Bera/Vera de Bidasoa)Poligono Poligono Industrial Zalain, S-P Parcela 3/104/2, 104, Bera/Vera de Bidasoa | +€12.92 | €1.666/L | 19 km · 29 min | +25 km |
| AN ENERGÉTICOS - ETXALAR (Etxalar)Bo Beolaldea S/N, Etxalar | +€13.43 | €1.629/L | 23 km · 37 min | +36 km |
| NAFAROIL (Bera/Vera de Bidasoa)Barrio Ibardin, 19, Bera/Vera de Bidasoa | +€12.42 | €1.719/L | 11 km · 16 min | +8.7 km |
| BIDASOIL (Irun)Carretera N-121 A Km. 76,4, Irun | +€11.76 | €1.689/L | 19 km · 22 min | +25 km |
| PLENERGY (Donostia-San Sebastián)Paseo Ubarburu, 4, Donostia-San Sebastián | +€10.97 | €1.605/L | 37 km · 36 min | +64 km |
All stations in Bera/Vera de Bidasoa.
Nearest Spanish station: REPSOL (Urdazubi/Urdax), Carretera N-121 Km. 79,5, Urdazubi/Urdax — €1.765/L, 16 km · 22 min, detour +20 km, saving on 50 L +€8.62.
By tank size: 30 L +€6.44 · 50 L +€12.92 · 70 L +€19.40. The detour pays for itself from 10 L.
| Population | 4,658 |
|---|---|
| Border | 4.4 km |
| First station | 11 km · 16 min |