Monday, 21 January 2019 09:57

Gran Canaria Tip: Where To Find The Cheapest Petrol On The Island

Santana Dominguez petrol stations sell the cheapest petrol in Gran Canaria Santana Dominguez petrol stations sell the cheapest petrol in Gran Canaria photosgrancanaria.com

Two petrol stations in Gran Canaria always sell the cheapest petrol, according to weekly figures published by the local La Provincia newspaper.

Not only is the fuel always cheap at island's two Santana Dominguez petrol stations, but it is at least 10% cheaper than any other petrol station in Gran Canaria. This is because they are run by a local fuel transport company and sell most of their fuel to the island's lorry transport firms. However, anyone can pull up and use them. 

Both the Santana Dominguez petrol stations are on the east coast of Gran Canaria in industrial areas close to the motorway.

If you are driving north along the motorway from the resorts towards Las Palmas or the airport, this cheap petrol station in the Arinaga industrial estate is the place to stop at and fill up. 

If you're heading south, head to this petrol station just opposite the airport.

With petrol at around a euro per litre in (January 21, 2019), filling up at Santana Dominguez's cheap petrol stations will save you a few euros each time; definitely worthwhile if you are on the motorway anyway.

As for Gran Canaria residents, we'll see you in the queue!

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  • Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros
    Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros

    Save money and avoid rip-off bank charges while in Gran Canaria by paying in euros when using your credit or debit card.

    Many bars and restaurants in Gran Canaria, and in almost all European holiday destinations, give you the option of paying in euros or in your home currency. Opting for your own currency, while it may seem like the safer option, can add as much as 5% to the bill as it triggers dynamic currency conversion. 

    DCC basically means that the exchange rate is calculated at point of sale rather than by your bank. It allows you to see the total cost of the transaction in your own currency but adds up to 5% to the total because it uses a terrible exchange rate. 

    Since the extra money is shared between your bank and the merchant, some places will automatically bill you in your own currency and hope you don't notice. You have the legal right to refuse and void the transaction should this happen. 

    ATMs too

    The same applies when taking money out of ATM machines in Gran Canaria (and anywhere in Europe); Always choose the local currency option to avoid losing money to poor exchange rates.

    If you opt for the local currency option, using bank ATMs is often the cheapest and safest way of getting euros in Gran Canaria. It's far safer than having a big pile of euros hidden in your room or tucked into your shorts.

    More details in this Daily Telegraph article.

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