Nothing derails a trip faster than rolling into a closed petrol station with the gauge hovering near empty. In Ireland, you’ve got more options than you might think — Circle K alone operates over 420 stations nationwide, while tools like FuelCompare.ie let you check prices across five different brands before you commit to a detour. Whether you’re in Dublin city or motoring through Mayo, finding a station that’s actually open and comparing fuel costs takes less than two minutes if you know the right tools.
Major Brands: Circle K, Maxol, Applegreen · Applegreen Stations: Hundreds across Ireland · Payzone Network: Nationwide stores · Fuel Price Tool: FuelCompare.ie map
Quick snapshot
- Circle K operates over 420 stations in Ireland and Northern Ireland (Circle K Ireland Official)
- FuelCompare.ie updates prices daily across Circle K, Applegreen, Maxol, Certa and independent stations (FuelCompare)
- Circle K Ninth Lock (D22 E6R2) and Westway (D12 XE6N) both run 24/7 in Dublin (Circle K Ireland Official)
- Exact count of Circle K 24/7 locations nationwide
- Maxol’s total station network size compared to Circle K
- Frequency of FuelCompare.ie price updates throughout the day
- Circle K developed station search with product and service filtering (date unspecified)
- FuelCompare.ie implemented daily price update cycle (date unspecified)
- Maxol added online location finder with real-time opening hours (date unspecified)
- Expanded EV charging search functionality rolling out at Circle K stations
- Real-time price comparison tools likely to improve with increased competition
Five major locator tools cover the Irish fuel market, with each brand running its own search while FuelCompare.ie aggregates across the field.
| Top Locator | Nationwide Pay | Fuel Prices | Coffee & Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle K station-search | Payzone stores | FuelCompare.ie | Maxol ROSA |
Petrol station near me open now
Checking whether a station is actually open before you drive five minutes out of your way saves time and fuel. The fastest route is pulling up FuelCompare.ie (Ireland’s independent fuel price aggregator), which auto-detects your location and shows nearby stations with current pricing data updated daily. For Circle K specifically, their station search tool lets you filter by product or service to narrow down options that match what you need right now.
Real-time status checkers
The gap between “listed” and “actually open” trips up plenty of drivers. FuelCompare.ie doesn’t yet show live opening hours for every outlet, but it does display Circle K, Applegreen, Maxol, Certa, and independent stations on a single interactive map (FuelCompare). For brand-specific confidence, Circle K lists 24/7 stations on their dedicated 24/7 page — including the Ninth Lock (D22 E6R2) and Westway on Kylemore Road (D12 XE6N) in Dublin.
24-hour options
Finding a station that never closes matters most on night shifts, early morning runs, or long motorway stretches. Circle K operates multiple 24/7 locations across Cork, Waterford, and Dublin regions, according to their official 24/7 station listing. Beyond Circle K, Applegreen has hundreds of sites nationwide with extended hours, though their specific round-the-clock locations aren’t all publicly listed in one place.
The implication: for guaranteed late-night fill-ups in Dublin, Circle K’s 24/7 network is your most reliable bet. For other regions, combining the FuelCompare.ie map with a quick brand-site check covers most bases.
Petrol stations near Dublin
Dublin has the densest concentration of branded fuel stations in Ireland. Circle K alone operates city-centre locations on Lower O’Connell Street (D01 R2R6), Grafton Street (D02 KP26), and Westmoreland Street, plus suburban sites across Stillorgan Road, Kilmainham, and the N11 corridor. The Circle K station locator covers all Dublin addresses with full service details.
Dublin area locators
For Dublin-specific searches, Circle K’s station search tool lets you filter by product or service — handy if you need EV charging or a car wash alongside your fuel. Maxol’s location finder similarly shows opening hours and available services for each site.
Major stations list
Dublin’s Circle K coverage breaks into city-centre, south Dublin suburban, and motorway-adjacent categories. The city-centre cluster (Lower O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, College Green, Nassau Street) serves commuters and tourists. South Dublin sites like Belmont, Eglinton N11, and Three Rock handle residential and retail traffic. On the motorway network, Circle K operates M6 Athlone and M9 Kilcullen as service stations, according to Circle K Ireland Official.
The pattern: Dublin drivers have Circle K density in every direction — city centre, suburbs, and motorway exits — while Maxol and Applegreen fill in complementary coverage for specific neighbourhoods.
Circle K petrol station near me
Circle K is Ireland’s dominant fuel station brand with the largest branded Fuel Card network in the country — over 420 stations across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Their station search tool at circlek.ie/station-search lets you filter by fuel type, car wash, EV charging, and convenience store availability. That’s particularly useful if you need multiple services in one stop.
Station search filters
The search interface at Circle K Station Search supports filtering by specific products and services — not just location. Whether you need diesel, unleaded, AdBlue, a car wash, or EV charging, the filter narrows results to stations that offer exactly what you’re after. This beats scrolling through a generic map.
Ireland coverage
Circle K’s network stretches from city-centre Dublin to regional hubs including Cork (with a designated Cork Airport location T12 W5FD), Limerick, Galway, and the motorway service stations at M6 Athlone and M9 Kilcullen. The brand also runs Express format stations in locations including Roscrea, Kilrush, Cullahill, Fermoy, and Derrylin, offering a leaner service model for smaller towns, per Circle K Ireland Official.
The catch: Circle K’s dominance in fuel cards and network size comes with premium positioning — prices aren’t always the cheapest on any given day, which is why checking FuelCompare.ie alongside the Circle K locator pays off.
Petrol station near me directions
Once you’ve found the right station, getting there without detours is the next step. Google Maps integrates with most station locators — search “petrol station near me” and you’ll see branded markers for Circle K, Maxol, Applegreen and others overlaid on your route. For a more targeted approach, the Circle K station locator accepts address input and generates directions directly.
Maps integration
Google Maps auto-detects nearby fuel stations when you search for “petrol station” — but it doesn’t distinguish between open and closed, and it rarely shows pricing. FuelCompare.ie (FuelCompare price comparison tool) improves on this by displaying Circle K, Applegreen, Maxol, Certa, and independent stations on an interactive map with daily updated prices. You can then open the location in Apple Maps or Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions.
Step-by-step navigation
- Open FuelCompare.ie and allow location access — it auto-detects nearby stations with pricing.
- Select your preferred station from the map or list view.
- Tap “Directions” to open in Apple Maps or Google Maps for voice-guided navigation.
- For Circle K-specific search, use circlek.ie/station-search with service filters, then copy the address to your preferred maps app.
Why this matters: combining price comparison with navigation in one workflow cuts the time spent searching from minutes down to under 60 seconds.
Maxol petrol station near me
Maxol operates service stations across Ireland with an online location finder that shows opening hours and services for each site. Unlike Circle K’s 420-plus footprint, Maxol hasn’t published its total station count, but its network covers urban and suburban locations nationwide with a focus on the ROSA coffee and convenience offering alongside fuel.
Services offered
Maxol stations position themselves on fuel, ROSA coffee, and essentials — the convenience side matters as much as the pump. Their location finder displays each station’s opening hours and available services online, making it easier to plan a stop before you arrive. The Maxol Castlebar station (Eircode F23XR83) opens at 07:00, for example, per Maxol official site.
Location finder
The Maxol location finder is straightforward — enter your county or town and it returns all nearby Maxol stations with their addresses, hours, and services. It doesn’t yet overlay fuel prices against competitors, so pairing it with FuelCompare.ie gives you both location clarity and the best price.
The trade-off: Maxol’s ROSA coffee and convenience offering is genuinely competitive, but their station count and geographic reach don’t match Circle K’s scale. For most drivers outside Dublin, Circle K and Applegreen will have more nearby options.
Circle K’s dominance in Ireland means its network has the most 24/7 locations and the most sophisticated search tools — but that doesn’t make it the cheapest on any given day. Using FuelCompare.ie alongside brand locators gives you both convenience and price awareness in under two minutes.
With daily price updates across five brand types, FuelCompare.ie turns fuel shopping into a real-time decision rather than a habit. For drivers covering motorway distances, that cents-per-litre difference adds up across a full tank.
With Circle K and Applegreen dominating, savvy drivers cross-reference live cheapest fuel prices before heading to the pump for optimal savings on petrol and diesel.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use FuelCompare.ie for petrol stations?
Navigate to FuelCompare.ie and allow location access. The site auto-detects your position and displays nearby stations on an interactive map with daily-updated petrol and diesel prices across Circle K, Applegreen, Maxol, Certa, and independent outlets. Tap any marker for the full price breakdown and address.
What services do Payzone outlets offer?
Payzone operates as a national payment and bill-payment network rather than a fuel retailer. While Payzone stores handle utility payments, phone top-ups, and similar services, they aren’t standalone petrol stations. For fuel-specific services, stick with Circle K (car wash, EV charging, convenience), Maxol (ROSA coffee, fuel, essentials), or Applegreen locations.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations near me?
Circle K operates multiple 24/7 locations across Ireland, including the Ninth Lock (D22 E6R2) and Westway (D12 XE6N) in Dublin, plus sites in Cork, Waterford, and other regions. Check the Circle K 24/7 station listing for the most current round-the-clock options near your location.
How to check Circle K fuel prices?
Circle K doesn’t publish a standalone fuel price tool, but their prices appear on FuelCompare.ie alongside competitor pricing, updated daily. For Circle K’s own station details, use the station search tool to filter by location and service, then contact the specific station directly for current pump prices.
What makes Applegreen stations convenient?
Applegreen operates hundreds of sites across Ireland with a focus on service station convenience — fuel, shop, and often food outlets. Their FuelCompare.ie coverage includes Applegreen locations alongside Circle K, Maxol, Certa, and independent stations, so you can compare Applegreen pricing against competitors from a single map.
Best apps for petrol station directions?
Google Maps and Apple Maps both surface fuel stations through “petrol station near me” searches, but they don’t show pricing or opening hours reliably. FuelCompare.ie combines location, pricing, and brand information — then feeds the address into your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn navigation. For Circle K-specific searches, the Circle K station search offers the most detailed service filtering.
How to find Payzone for bill payments?
Payzone functions as a bill-payment network spanning thousands of convenience stores and newsagents nationwide. Use the Maxol location finder or search “Payzone near me” on Google Maps to locate the nearest outlet — but remember Payzone handles payments, not fuel. For fuel purchases, look to Circle K, Maxol, Applegreen, or Certa stations directly.
“With over 420 service stations across Ireland and Northern Ireland, Circle K has the largest branded Fuel Card network in Ireland.”
— Circle K Ireland Official (Circle K Ireland Official)
The Circle K station search page describes the tool as one that helps drivers “Find a Circle K petrol station near you or on your journey in Ireland. Use filters to narrow down your search by product or service.”
For Irish drivers, the choice between brands comes down to location, services, and price — and all three are now searchable in under two minutes. Circle K leads on network scale and 24/7 availability; Maxol differentiates on ROSA coffee and convenience; FuelCompare.ie ties it together with cross-brand price transparency. The practical move: use FuelCompare.ie to identify the cheapest option within driving range, then verify opening hours on the brand’s own site before you set off.
Freddie Harry Cooper Bennett is a staff writer for DailyPressUK.co.uk, covering UK news, politics, business and culture. He works under Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Whitmore and UK Managing Editor Eleanor Grant, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.