Penamacor: is it worth driving to Spain for fuel?
Small gain
Only a small saving: at best €6.35 on 50 litres of petrol 95 at MEROIL in Valverde del Fresno, 37 min away, once the 58 km detour is paid for (prices of 3 November 2026). Diesel: +€3.17.
+€3.17diesel, saving on 50 L
+€6.35petrol 95, saving on 50 L
37 minto the first Spanish station
Diesel — Small gain
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€2.210/L
Best station in Spain€1.979/L
Gap23 c/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.210/L — Estrada Nacional - Sitio do Areeiro, Penamacor · 1.8 km, 2 min · 1 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEROIL (Valverde del Fresno)Carretera Ex205 Km. 16,800, Valverde del Fresno | +€3.17 | €1.979/L | 31 km · 37 min | +58 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€1.45 · 50 L +€3.17 · 70 L +€7.79. The detour pays for itself from 36 L.
Petrol 95 — Small gain
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€2.030/L
Best station in Spain€1.749/L
Gap28 c/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.030/L — Estrada Nacional - Sitio do Areeiro, Penamacor · 1.8 km, 2 min · 1 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEROIL (Valverde del Fresno)Carretera Ex205 Km. 16,800, Valverde del Fresno | +€6.35 | €1.749/L | 31 km · 37 min | +58 km |
By tank size: 30 L +€0.73 · 50 L +€6.35 · 70 L +€11.97. The detour pays for itself from 27 L.
| Population | 5,682 |
|---|---|
| Border | 12 km |
| First station | 31 km · 37 min |