Example scenario on a 50-litre fill-up. Live prices and your own numbers in the app. How we calculate
The border between Ventimiglia and Menton is the classic gateway to the French Riviera. The price gap with France is less pronounced than with Slovenia, but in many periods it stays in favour of the French side, especially for petrol.
You pay in euros, with no exchange issues, and no tolls or vignettes are needed for the short coastal stretch. The biggest factor is the detour: the ~12 km between the two stations is more than Gorizia's few kilometres, so the extra fuel weighs more on the net.
The most convenient moment is the return leg: if you're coming back from Menton or Monaco towards Italy anyway, filling up before the border saves money with no extra detour. Driving from Ventimiglia just for that rarely pays off.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth refuelling in France at Menton from Ventimiglia?
It pays off mostly on the way back from a Riviera trip, when the detour is zero. Driving from Ventimiglia on purpose, the extra ~12 km reduce the advantage: Rifuel computes the live net saving.
Do you pay in euros in Menton?
Yes. France uses the euro, so there's no currency change between Ventimiglia and Menton.
Are there tolls between Ventimiglia and Menton?
On the coastal road (state road) there are no tolls. If you use the French A8 motorway, the toll should be added to the saving calculation.