Cerbère: is it worth driving to Spain for fuel?
Worth the drive
Yes: 50 litres of petrol 95 at GALP in Llançà, 30 min away, save you €16.36 after paying for the 8.5 km detour (18 min there and back, under 45 min; prices of 3 November 2026). Closer: €15.25 at CEPSA in Portbou, 10 min away. Diesel: +€16.04.
Diesel — Worth the drive
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.279/L — Rn 114 Zac De La Rectorie · 9.8 km, 13 min · 2 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALP (Llançà)Carretera N-260 Km. 18,2, Llançà | +€16.04 | €1.889/L | 19 km · 30 min | +23 km |
| LA TRAMUNTANA (El Port de la Selva)Calle Llançà, S/N, El Port de la Selva | +€16.28 | €1.859/L | 26 km · 38 min | +32 km |
| AVANZA OIL (Castelló d'Empúries)Avenida Joan Carles, 44, Castelló d'Empúries | +€15.24 | €1.779/L | 44 km · 54 min | +66 km |
| CEPSA (Portbou)Avenida Francia, Sn, Portbou | +€15.20 | €1.975/L | 6.7 km · 10 min | 0 km |
| PETREM (Pont de Molins)Poligono Sector Sud I-2 Ricardell, 15, Pont de Molins | +€13.83 | €1.799/L | 44 km · 53 min | +69 km |
All stations in Llançà.
Nearest Spanish station: CEPSA (Portbou), Carretera Nacional 260 Km. 1, Portbou — €2.038/L, 4.6 km · 6 min, detour 0 km, saving on 50 L +€12.05.
By tank size: 30 L +€8.24 · 50 L +€16.04 · 70 L +€23.84. The detour pays for itself from 9 L.
Petrol 95 — Worth the drive
Nearest station: €2.079/L — Route De La Gare · 17 km, 22 min · 2 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALP (Llançà)Carretera N-260 Km. 18,2, Llançà | +€16.36 | €1.729/L | 19 km · 30 min | +8.5 km |
| CALSINA CARRE (Pont de Molins)Cami Del Roure, 5, Pont de Molins | +€20.70 | €1.519/L | 44 km · 52 min | +54 km |
| AVANZA OIL (Castelló d'Empúries)Avenida Joan Carles, 44, Castelló d'Empúries | +€18.11 | €1.579/L | 44 km · 54 min | +51 km |
| ESCLATOIL (Castelló d'Empúries)Carrer Sant Maurici, 21, Castelló d'Empúries | +€16.15 | €1.629/L | 41 km · 52 min | +47 km |
| ESCLATOIL (Castelló d'Empúries)Calle C/ Closa Dels Frares, Cantonada C/ Alt Empordà, S/N, Castelló d'Empúries | +€15.56 | €1.629/L | 40 km · 53 min | +51 km |
All stations in Llançà.
Nearest Spanish station: CEPSA (Portbou), Carretera Nacional 260 Km. 1, Portbou — €1.840/L, 4.6 km · 6 min, detour 0 km, saving on 50 L +€11.95.
By tank size: 30 L +€9.36 · 50 L +€16.36 · 70 L +€23.36. The detour pays for itself from 3 L.
| Population | 1,209 |
|---|---|
| Border | 0.7 km |
| First station | 4.6 km · 6 min |