Saving in summer: Five tips for cheap refueling and charging on holiday

Saving in summer: Five tips for cheap refueling and charging on holiday

Many travelers who use their car for their vacation are faced with the challenge of keeping the costs for refueling and charging as low as possible. In order to optimize these expenses, there are some valuable tips from both the ADAC Nordrhein and the South German newspaper originate.

A crucial piece of advice is to fill up or charge the car the night before you leave. The best time for this is between 7 and 8 p.m.; The general good times for refueling are from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Filling up in the early morning, especially between 7 and 8 a.m., should be avoided as it is usually more expensive. In addition, the cheapest gas stations can be easily located using fuel price apps.

Choice of fuel and locations

The choice of Super E10, which is usually cheaper than Super E5, is particularly suitable for petrol vehicles. Users should pay attention to whether their vehicle is suitable for this; This can be easily determined by looking at the inside of the tank cap or in the owner's manual.

It is also advisable not to fill up at motorway gas stations, as prices are usually higher there. A short detour off the highway can pay off financially. You should also compare fuel and charging prices abroad: While Super E10 is more expensive in Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland, it can be cheaper in Austria and some other countries. When it comes to electric cars, it is also important to know that charging prices in the Netherlands and France are cheaper than in Germany.

Reduce charging costs

In order to avoid roaming costs when charging electric vehicles, good route planning should be carried out. Using charging stations from your own provider can often help keep costs under control. Ad hoc charging, i.e. charging without a contract, can also be cheaper. Finally, a charging tariff with a basic fee can be taken out before the trip and canceled after the vacation.

In addition, the ADAC offers a useful one Fuel price search which displays the fuel prices at gas stations in Germany in real time. Here, users can set the search radius between 5 and 50 kilometers and receive comprehensive information about different types of fuel, including Super E10 and diesel. The basic data for all filling stations comes from the Market Transparency Office for Fuels.

It should be noted that technical problems may occur if demand is high at current fuel prices. In this case, users should try to test again later to get the information they want.

With these helpful tips, travelers can reduce their costs for refueling and charging while on vacation and thus travel further away more relaxed.