Petrol & trip cost calculator

How much will the drive to Durban, the December trip home or your daily commute cost in fuel? Split it fairly between passengers too.

Distance one way (km)

Trip

Fuel use (litres / 100 km)

Fuel price (R/litre)Prices change monthly. Check your local pump price.

Trips per month

Split between (people)

How to find your car's fuel consumption

Fill up, reset your trip meter, drive normally, then fill up again. Divide the litres you added by the kilometres driven and multiply by 100. As a rough guide, small hatchbacks use about 5.5–6.5 L/100 km, sedans 7–8, and bakkies and SUVs 9–12.

Fuel prices in South Africa

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy adjusts petrol and diesel prices on the first Wednesday of each month, and inland prices are higher than coastal ones. Enter the price at your nearest station for the most accurate result.

Tips to spend less on fuel

Keep tyres at the right pressure, drive at 100–110 km/h instead of 120, remove roof racks you aren't using, and use fuel rewards programmes linked to your bank card.