Petrol Stations in Bangkok: How to Refuel a Rental Scooter
Filling up in Bangkok is easy and quick — attendants do it for you. Here's which fuel to ask for, what to say, and how to bring your rental back the right way.
Which fuel to use
All our bikes run on Gasohol 95 — look for "Gasohol 95" on the pump label. Avoid E20 and E85 unless we tell you otherwise, and never diesel. If in doubt, say "gasohol nine-five" and point to the bike.
How refuelling works
Most stations in Bangkok — PTT, Bangchak, Shell, Caltex and others — have attendants. Ride up to the pump, turn the engine off, get off the bike, and open the seat or fuel cap. Tell the attendant "tem" (เต็ม, full) or an amount in baht, like "100 baht". Pay the attendant in cash; many stations also accept Thai QR payment.
How much does it cost?
Scooter tanks are small, so a full tank usually costs well under ฿250 — far less than a single long taxi ride. Fuel prices change often, so check the price board at the station.
Where to find a station
In central Bangkok you're rarely far from a station, but they're on main roads, not inside small sois. Search "gas station" in Google Maps before your fuel light comes on. Stations get fewer late at night and toward the city edges, so fill up before a long evening ride.
Bring it back full
Every bike leaves our shop with a full tank and should come back full. Missing fuel at return is charged at ฿50 per bar on the gauge — refuelling yourself is always cheaper. Ask us at pickup where the nearest station to the shop is.
If you run out of fuel on the road, refuelling is up to you: many small shops sell fuel in bottles, and petrol stations are usually close. Push the bike to the side, off the traffic lane.