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Costco Carlsbad Gas Prices – Palomar Airport Rd

Regular · today
$5.259
Premium · today
$5.559

USD per gallon · Last updated November 13, 2026 · This station does not sell diesel

951 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011-1110 · Open in Maps ↗

30-day range

where today sits
  • Regular$5.259 today · avg $5.634
    $5.259 low$5.899 high
  • Premium$5.559 today · avg $5.953
    $5.559 low$6.199 high

Price history at Carlsbad

Last 30 days · USD per gallon
RegularPremium

Regular: $5.899 on Oct 15 to $5.259 on Nov 13, low $5.259, high $5.899. Premium: $6.199 on Oct 15 to $5.559 on Nov 13, low $5.559, high $6.199.

Last updated November 13, 2026. Prices are collected once daily and can lag same-day changes at the pump.

Today’s price in context

At $5.259 for Regular, Carlsbad is tied for the 13th most expensive of 131 Costco gas stations in California today, $0.240 above the California average of $5.019.

None of the 5 nearest Costco stations is cheaper today.

vs the US average
$1.396 above, at $3.863
Premium over Regular
$0.300 — the California median is $0.460
Regular over the last 30 days
down $0.640
Days the price changed
9 of 30 reported days
Latest day at the 30-day low
today, at $5.259
15-gallon fill
$78.89 — the cheapest it has been in 30 days

Carlsbad is located at 951 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011-1110, in California. The gas station sits in the warehouse parking lot and is open to Costco members, selling Regular and Premium — this location does not sell diesel. Gas station hours are 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. on weekdays, 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 6 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Sundays, in local time.

Station details

Carlsbad Gas station hours

Mon–Fri
5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday
6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday
6 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Carlsbad Warehouse hours

Mon–Fri
10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Costco gas near Carlsbad

  1. 1VistaVista, CA · 5.2 mi$5.259Regular
  2. 2San Marcos Business CentreSan Marcos, CA · 7.7 mi$5.299Regular
  3. 3San MarcosSan Marcos, CA · 11.1 mi$5.299Regular
  4. 4Carmel MountainSan Diego, CA · 16.6 mi$5.259Regular
  5. 5PowayPoway, CA · 20.7 mi$5.259Regular

Distances are straight-line.

Cities near Carlsbad

At this location

Warehouse opened
October 1992
Warehouse phone
(760) 929-0963
Pumps open early
4 hours and 30 minutes before the warehouse on weekdays

The pumps open at 5:30 a.m. on weekdays, earlier than the 6 a.m. opening at most Costco gas stations in the US.

Also at this warehouse: a food court, a pharmacy, an optical department, a hearing aid center and a tire center.

Frequently asked questions

How much is gas at Costco Carlsbad today?

As of November 13, 2026: Regular $5.259 and Premium $5.559 per gallon. Prices are collected once a day, so the pump can differ.

What time does the Costco Carlsbad gas station open?

The pumps are open 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. weekdays, 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sundays, in local time. The pumps open 4 hours and 30 minutes before the warehouse on weekdays.

Does the Costco Carlsbad gas station sell diesel?

No — this station sells Regular and Premium, and has reported no diesel price in the last 30 days.

Is Costco Carlsbad cheaper than the average Costco station in California?

No — at $5.259, Regular here is $0.240 above the average Costco price in California, $5.019.

Where is the Costco Carlsbad gas station?

At 951 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011-1110. It sits in the Costco warehouse parking lot and is open to members only.

Do you need a Costco membership to buy gas?

Yes — a Gold Star, Executive or Business membership card has to be scanned at the pump before it will dispense, though a Costco Shop Card also works for non-members.

What payment methods does the Costco gas station accept?

Visa, PIN debit and the Costco Shop Card; US Costco fuel pumps take no cash and no Mastercard, American Express or Discover.

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