PRICE OF GAS IN CANADA

When you plan a trip to Canada, you need to budget for gas. Pay attention to fluctuations in the price of gas. Striking a balance between comfort and consumption could result in big savings.

As a general rule, the price of gas in Canada is roughly half of the price in France.

HELPFUL HINTS

The website http://fuelfocus.nrcan.gc.ca offers you the chance to follow, directly on line, the daily fluctuations in the price of gas in Canada. This site can give you a concrete idea of the real price of gas and will help you to come up with a realistic budget.

Pay careful attention when you choose your rental vehicle. Look at the vehicle's fuel consumption in the technical specifications sheet. Fuel consumption can vary significantly from one vehicle to another, sometimes by as much as 10 litres per 100 kilometres. Note that vehicle fuel consumption is evaluated by the manufacturer. Most of the time, a vehicle will consume 2 to 3 litres more than the indicated amount.

Prices in rural areas are always lower than in urban centres. In addition, it is always advisable to fill up at the beginning of the week, as prices at this time tend to be considerable lower than those on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.