Alcoutim: is it worth driving to Spain for fuel?
Small gain
Only a small saving: at best €9.35 on 50 litres of diesel at COBELLA in Lepe, 52 min away, once the 110 km detour is paid for (prices of 3 November 2026). Petrol 95: +€6.90.
Diesel — Small gain
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.281/L — Si Cruzamento Alcoutim Lt 20, Alcoutim · 6.3 km, 8 min · 2 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBELLA (Lepe)Avenida Blas Infante, S/N, Lepe | +€9.35 | €1.768/L | 61 km · 52 min | +110 km |
| BTP (Ayamonte)Calle Lavanda, 2, Ayamonte | +€7.84 | €1.909/L | 43 km · 38 min | +73 km |
| VIBE CARBURANTES (Lepe)Calle Esparteros, 2, Lepe | +€7.65 | €1.799/L | 62 km · 52 min | +111 km |
| SP (Lepe)CTRA. LEPE-LA ANTILLA km 0,9, Lepe | +€7.58 | €1.798/L | 62 km · 52 min | +112 km |
| SHELL (Lepe)Calle José Arrayas Mora, 10, Lepe | +€7.52 | €1.799/L | 62 km · 52 min | +112 km |
Nearest Spanish station: Q8 (Ayamonte), Autovia E-1/A-49 Km. 130, Ayamonte — €1.959/L, 42 km · 38 min, detour +73 km, saving on 50 L +€5.22.
By tank size: 30 L −€0.91 · 50 L +€9.35 · 70 L +€19.61. The detour pays for itself from 32 L.
Petrol 95 — Small gain
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.050/L — Si Cruzamento Alcoutim Lt 20, Alcoutim · 6.3 km, 8 min · 2 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBELLA (Lepe)Avenida Blas Infante, S/N, Lepe | +€6.90 | €1.619/L | 61 km · 52 min | +110 km |
| BTP (Ayamonte)Calle Lavanda, 2, Ayamonte | +€6.38 | €1.729/L | 43 km · 38 min | +73 km |
| Q8 (Ayamonte)Carretera A 431 Km. 132, Ayamonte | +€6.07 | €1.729/L | 44 km · 40 min | +75 km |
| BP (Ayamonte)Avenida Constitucion, S/N, Ayamonte | +€5.79 | €1.739/L | 43 km · 39 min | +73 km |
| CEPSA (Ayamonte)Avenida Muelle De Portugal, Sn, Ayamonte | +€4.70 | €1.754/L | 44 km · 41 min | +76 km |
Nearest Spanish station: Q8 (Ayamonte), Autovia E-1/A-49 Km. 130, Ayamonte — €1.789/L, 42 km · 38 min, detour +73 km, saving on 50 L +€3.27.
By tank size: 30 L −€1.72 · 50 L +€6.90 · 70 L +€15.52. The detour pays for itself from 34 L.
| Population | 2,917 |
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| Border | 0.7 km |
| First station | 42 km · 38 min |