GasBuddy review

GasBuddy answers the one question that repeats every few hundred miles on a long drive: where is fuel cheapest ahead. Prices come from drivers who report them, and you can search any fuel type and sort stations by price, location or amenities such as restrooms and restaurants. For road trips, GasBuddy lets you map a route and view gas prices along it. The app is free and the App Store lists no in-app purchases. Savings go further with Pay with GasBuddy+, a card issued by Fifth Third Bank that GasBuddy says saves at least 3 cents per gallon, 5 cents at select stations and up to 33 cents with an activated Flash Deal, anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Without the card you can still earn up to 250 points per gallon on Flash Deals by uploading a receipt, and redeem points for discounts at the pump. Prices are crowd-reported, so a quiet rural station may be out of date, and coverage stops at the USA and Canada. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

drivers who want to cut fuel costs on a long route

Price

Free.

Cheap fuel prices and rewards Free
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Driver-reported gas prices for any fuel type, sortable by price, location or amenities
• Map a road trip to view gas prices along your route
• Pay with GasBuddy+: at least 3 cents per gallon off, 5 cents at select stations
• Flash Deals worth up to 33 cents per gallon for Pay with GasBuddy+ members
• Fuel usage tracking and vehicle recall updates

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free app with no in-app purchases listed in the App Store
• Strength: Non-members can earn up to 250 points per gallon on Flash Deals by uploading a receipt
• Strength: Station filters for restrooms, restaurants and other amenities
• Weakness: Gas prices cover only the USA and Canada
• Weakness: Prices depend on reports from other drivers
• Weakness: The largest savings need the Pay with GasBuddy+ card, issued by Fifth Third Bank

Key facts

• Price: Free
• Coverage: USA and Canada
• Card savings: At least 3 cents per gallon
• Flash Deals: Up to 33 cents per gallon for card members
• Downloads: Over 100 million, per GasBuddy

Where it ranks

GasBuddy is No. 4 in our Best Road Trip Apps verdict.