Fuel Cost Calculator for Ireland
Work out the fuel cost of any drive in Ireland in EUR. With petrol at roughly €1.75 per litre, diesel around €1.8, and home electricity near €0.35/kWh, here is what common distances cost. Set your own vehicle and the current pump price for an exact figure.
Fuel cost by distance (petrol)
| Distance | Petrol used | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 km | 8 L | €14 |
| 300 km | 24 L | €42 |
| 500 km | 40 L | €70 |
| 1,000 km | 80 L | €140 |
Indicative figures at €1.75/litre and 8 L/100km. Prices change often: enter the current local price in the planner.
Petrol vs diesel vs electric per 100 km
| Fuel type | Assumption | Cost per 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8 L/100km @ €1.75/L | €14 |
| Diesel | 6.5 L/100km @ €1.8/L | €11.7 |
| Electric (home charge) | 18 kWh/100km @ €0.35/kWh | €6.3 |
A typical 880 km/month commute (40 km a day, 22 days) is about €123 on petrol versus €55.44 charging an EV at home in Ireland.
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Open the route plannerFrequently asked questions
How do I calculate fuel cost for a trip in Ireland?
Fuel cost = distance (km) / 100 x your car's consumption (L/100km) x the fuel price per litre. In Ireland petrol is around €1.75/litre and diesel about €1.8/litre. TripKalc does this automatically for every leg of a multi-stop route.
What is the fuel cost per km in Ireland?
For an average petrol car (8 L/100km) it is about €0.14 per km. A diesel is roughly €0.12 per km and an EV charged at home around €0.06 per km.
What currency does the calculator use?
It auto-detects Irish users and pre-fills EUR, but you can pick any of 70+ currencies and set your own fuel price.
Does it work for diesel and electric vehicles?
Yes. Switch fuel type to compare petrol, diesel, and electric (kWh/100km at your local electricity rate) side by side.