Travelling with LPG
Going on holiday with LPG is easy if you plan your fuel stops in advance. The station network is thinner than for petrol and diesel, but as a gas driver you always have the petrol reserve.
Plan your route and fuel stops
- Check the route in advance: enter start and destination on the home page. The map shows your route and the LPG stations nearby. Our database contains more than 7,300 stations.
- Know your range: calculate with real gas consumption, not brochure figures. Plan the stop before the tank drops below about a quarter.
- Plan alternatives: note a second station for each leg in case the first is closed or has no gas.
- Check that it is up to date: locations and prices can be out of date. A short call or a look at the station's website saves detours.
Petrol as a reserve
The great strength of a bi-fuel system: if the gas tank is empty or there is no station nearby, the car switches to petrol. So do not keep the petrol tank almost empty all the time. If you never use it, you risk problems with old petrol.
Pack your adapters
Abroad you usually need a matching adapter. Pack a set with the common connectors, see filling connectors and adapters.
Ferries, tunnels and car parks
Special rules can apply to LPG vehicles on some ferries, in some tunnels and on car trains, for example on registration or fill level. Ask the operator before you book and state when booking that your car runs on LPG. More under LPG safety.
Checklist before you leave
- Have the gas system checked or serviced if needed.
- Plan the route and mark stations.
- Pack adapters and check the seals.
- Clarify ferry, tunnel or car train in advance.
- Keep the petrol tank well filled.
An overview of countries and their particularities is in LPG in Europe.