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Calculate North and South Island campervan and road trip fuel expenses in New Zealand Dollars. Use our interactive tool below to calculate your exact petrol or diesel costs, fuel volume required, passenger carpool shares, and monthly commute projections in NZD.
Calculate petrol & diesel trip cost in NZD (NZ$)
Quick Autofill by Vehicle Type (New Zealand):
For 100 km journey
8.90 litres
NZ$ 0.24
NZ$ 471.70 / month
Typical fuel consumption averages for popular vehicles registered in New Zealand.
| Vehicle Category / Model | Fuel Type | Average Fuel Economy | Cost per 100 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ute (Ford Ranger / Toyota Hilux) | Diesel | 8.2–9.8 L/100km | NZ$ 17.36 |
| SUV (Toyota RAV4 / Mitsubishi Outlander) | Petrol | 6.8–8.4 L/100km | NZ$ 19.88 |
| Hatchback (Suzuki Swift / Toyota Aqua) | Petrol | 4.8–6.0 L/100km | NZ$ 14.05 |
New Zealand levies Road User Charges (RUC) on diesel passenger vehicles separately from retail pump prices, meaning diesel pump price alone doesn't reflect the full travel cost.
Standard Distance Unit
Kilometers (km)
Retail Volume Unit
Per litre
Primary Currency
NZD (NZ$)
Diesel is cheaper at the pump in NZ because road taxes are collected via pre-purchased Road User Charges (RUC) rather than fuel excise.
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