How to Get Your Propane Tanks Refilled at Costco

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Find out if your location offers this convenient service

Co-authored by Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: November 2, 2024 Fact Checked

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Does Costco do propane refills?

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Refilling Tanks at Costco

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Where Refill Stations Are Located

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Other Places to Fill Propane Tanks

You want to refill your propane tanks, but you also need to stop at Costco. Could you kill two birds with one stone? Actually, you might! Some Costco locations offer propane-filling services, and we have everything you’ll ever need to know about them. Keep reading to learn how to find out if you can refill your propane tanks at Costco (or where else to go if you can’t).

Costco Propane Tank Refill Process: Quick Overview

Not all Costco locations have a propane refill station, but some do. If yours does, go to the refilling station (typically located in the parking lot) and ask an attendant to help you refill your tank. The cost to refill depends on your location and the price of propane at the time.

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Can you get propane tanks refilled at Costco?

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Yes, some Costco locations have a propane refill station. Depending on your location, your Costco may offer propane refills to members. It’s important to note that not every Costco offers this service; however, most Costcos sell empty propane tanks even if they don’t sell propane on-site.
- How do you find out if your Costco has propane? Call your store to see if they have propane for sale. Simply search “Costco + [your location]” online and call the number listed.

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How to Refill Propane Tanks at Costco

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Ask an associate near the propane refilling station in the parking lot for help. Filling your empty propane tanks is easy at Costco! If your location offers the service, follow these steps:
- Go to the propane filling station in the warehouse’s parking lot.
- Ask the worker at the station for help. If there’s no one working the tank, go to the garage or customer service desk and ask for assistance.
- Give the worker your empty propane tank(s).
- Wait for the tank(s) to be filled and get a receipt.
- Take your receipt inside and pay. You may be asked to leave your tank(s) with the worker until the propane is paid for.

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How much is a propane refill at Costco?

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The cost of propane at Costco varies per location. There’s no way to know exactly how much a propane refill will cost you at Costco, as it depends on your location and the current propane gas prices. For the best estimate, call your Costco or do a quick online search for your area’s current propane prices.
- For example, in September 2024, propane was an average of $2.93 per gallon.^{[1]
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How to Locate a Costco Propane Tank Refill Station

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Typically, Costco’s propane refilling station is in the parking lot. Propane or full propane tanks are never stored inside a Costco warehouse. This is because of the National Fire Protection Association’s regulations, specifically NFPA 58, which states that aboveground containers of propane of 125 US gal (470 l) or more must be at least 10 to 25 ft (3.0 to 7.6 m) away from buildings.^{[3]
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- The Costco propane station is usually in the parking lot beside the warehouse’s garage or tire center, but this can vary based on location.

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Other Places to Fill Propane Tanks

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If your local Costco doesn’t offer propane refills, don’t worry! There are plenty of other places you can go to fill up on propane. While these all depend on your location, here are some good places to start:
- Tractor Supply
- Ace Hardware
- U-Haul
- Home Depot
- Menards
- Still not sure where to go? Search your area for propane stations using AmeriGas’s “Find Propane Near You” tool or the US Department of Energy’s map.
- To save yourself an unnecessary trip, make sure to call the store or location ahead of time to see if they have propane.