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What to do when the gas bottle is empty?

Your van is equipped with a gas bottle from the moment of pick up.

If you are on the road for a long time, or your gas consumption is higher than planned, you are responsible for the refill or replacement of the gas bottle. 

Each renter must bear the costs of refilling himself, but the gas bottle does not have to be refilled for return. If there is no possibility of refilling the gas bottle, you can replace it with one that fits. Keep in mind though that the empty bottle has to be brought back - otherwise we will have to charge you with a fee for the bottle deposit.

Refill gas bottles within Germany

Gas bottles in Germany are normed. They are usually not refilled but switched at hardware stores (OBI, Hagebaumarkt, Bauhaus...) or gas supply shops. That applies to both 11kg steel bottles (Propane) and 2,75kg Campinggaz (Butane). Check here for specific locations for each kind:

11kg steel bottles
2,75kg Campinggaz

Different countries, different systems

Things get a bit more complex when we look at gas supply across Europe. There are different cylinders and connection systems locally.

  • If you are travelling in Europe with a van rented in Germany and the gas is empty, it is best to contact a local gas supplier. They can refill or replace the cylinder according to local regulations. You may need one of the four EU adapters to fill or connect a local cylinder. To be on the safe side, you can also buy the EU adapter set in a camping accessories shop before you leave:
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  • If you have rented your van in another of our European locations, the locally used EU adapter and a local gas bottle will be in use. However, if you now leave this country, it may also be necessary to buy an adapter and a local gas bottle.

Gas supply in Europe:

If your van uses the 2.75 kg Campingaz bottle, dealers can be found in most European countries.

For the 11-kg steel bottles: Check with local campsites where you can fill/exchange gas bottles. Some sell gas bottles directly. Adapters can usually be purchased at hardware stores or from gas suppliers. Below you will find specific information on 11 kg steel cylinders per country.

We have compiled the best possible information for you here, but cannot guarantee its accuracy, as this may vary from region to region. Thank you for your understanding!

Austria

Same as German gas bottles, easy refill or switch.

Belgium

The gas bottles are identical to the German ones and can be refilled by gas suppliers. The largest filling companies in Belgium are Gasbottling in Ghent, Belgian Shell and Totalfina in Brussels, Semnickgas in Geraardsbergen and Primagaz in Tessenderlo.

Croatia

German bottles can be refilled at INA gas stations. You need to buy an adapter.

Denmark

Many big camping spaces offer to switch German gas bottles; or you can buy a Danish bottle and adapter from Kosan-Gas. Be aware that the bottle cannot be returned!

Finnland
German bottles cannot be switched or refilled. You need to rent/buy local AGA / Linde bottles and buy the needed adapter no. 3. There are also AGA vending machines.
France

German bottles cannot be switched or refilled. You need to rent a local gas bottle at big supermarkets or gas stations and buy the needed adapter no. 4. Keep the receipt to return the gas bottle!

Greece

German bottles can sometimes be switched or refilled. If not, you need to rent a local gas bottle at supermarkets or gas stations and buy the needed adapter no. 2. Keep the receipt to return the gas bottle!

Great Britain

German bottles cannot be switched or refilled. You can buy a British bottle and adapter from Calor. Be aware that the bottle cannot be returned to get a deposit back!

Iceland

In Reykjavík, you can exchange and fill bottles at Esso. With the help of a rubber ring, the yellow Icelandic bottles are compatible with German systems.

Ireland

Refilling or switching to a local bottle via Calor and Flogas retailers. To use an Irish bottle, you might need to buy an adapter.

Italy
You can refill or switch to a local bottle. But an adapter is needed in any case.
Netherlands

Same as German gas bottles, so easy refill or switch.

Norway
In Norway there is a network of gas filling stations from the company LPG. Or you can buy a Norwegian bottle and adapter no. 3 from Aga / Linde. Near Bergen you can refill or buy a bottle from the 24/7 vending machine. Be aware that the bottle usually cannot be returned!
Poland

Same as German gas bottles, so easy refill or switch

Portugal

German bottles cannot be switched or refilled. You need to rent a local gas bottle at Repsol- or Cepsa-gas stations and buy the needed EU adapter and a Clip-On-Adapter. Keep the receipt to return the gas bottle! 

Sweden

Some locations refill German gas bottles. Or you need to buy local AGA / Linde bottles and buy the needed adapter no. 3. Be aware that the bottle sometimes cannot be returned!

Switzerland

You can refill or switch to a local bottle. But an adapter is needed in any case.

Spain

German bottles can usually not be switched or refilled. Exeption: around Andalucia.
Everywhere else you need to rent a local gas bottle at for example Repsol- or Cepsa-gas stations and buy the needed EU adapter no. 4 and a Clip-On-Adapter. Keep the receipt to return the gas bottle!
Sometimes one is asked for a contract with a distribution agency

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