A81 motorway, France: services fuel prices vs the exit
On the A81, diesel at the 2 services we track costs a median 14 c/L more than at the best station off the next exit; leaving saves at least €10 per 50-litre fill-up at 1 of them (prices of 3 November 2026).
Diesel, Petrol 95: services mark-up (c/L).
| Services | Saving on 50 L | Diesel | Petrol 95 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A81 services at Bonchamp-lès-Laval Bonchamp-lès-Laval Small gain | +€6.49 | 20 c/L | 15 c/L |
| Aire de la Vallee de L'Erve Thorigné-en-Charnie Leave the motorway to fill up | +€11.89 | 9 c/L | 26 c/L |