Kroger · free air
Does Kroger have free air?
Short answer
Usually freeAt many fuel centers, yes. Kroger fuel centers often have a free air machine at the edge of the lot, though some have a coin-operated machine or none at all. The same goes for Kroger's other banners, such as Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith's and Fry's.
- Kroger locations mapped
- 832
- states
- 23
- free or usually free
- 826
- open 24/7 (known hours)
- 36 %
Air at a Kroger fuel center
Kroger fuel centers are small kiosks in the supermarket parking lot. When there is air, the machine stands at the end of the pump islands. You don't need fuel points, a loyalty card or a purchase to use a free machine.
Because the fuel center closes when the kiosk closes, the air usually isn't available overnight at locations that aren't open 24 hours.
How to use the air at Kroger
- Find your target pressure on the sticker inside the driver's door, not the maximum on the tire.
- Park so the hose reaches all four tires and unscrew the valve caps.
- On a digital machine, set the PSI first; on a plain hose, check the gauge often.
- Fill in short bursts until the reading matches, then put the caps back on.
Cold weather and your tires
Most Kroger locations on our map are in Ohio, where the average temperature drops from about 74 °F in July to 30 °F in January (NOAA). Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so tires set correctly in summer are about 4 PSI low by midwinter. Check them monthly, and always when the low-pressure light comes on.
Where to find Kroger air pumps
Kroger locations with air on our map, by state. Each state page lists every chain and city with free air there.
Cities with the most Kroger locations
Other free air in Ohio, Texas and Georgia
No Kroger nearby? These chains also offer free air at most stores in the same area.
- QuikTripUsually free547 locations in these states
- Discount TireFree, staff fill372 locations in these states
- Lowe'sUsually free292 locations in these states
- Mavis Discount TireFree, staff fill246 locations in these states
- Pilot and Flying JUsually free209 locations in these states
- SheetzUsually free145 locations in these states
Kroger free air: questions
Does Kroger charge for air?
Many fuel centers offer it for free. Some have a coin or card machine, usually one to two dollars.
Do Ralphs, Fred Meyer and King Soopers have free air?
They are Kroger stores under other names, and air varies by location just like at Kroger. Ralphs stations in California are free by state law for fuel customers.
How many Kroger locations have air?
We have 832 Kroger locations with an air pump or free air service on the map, in 23 states. The most are in Ohio (133), Texas (111) and Georgia (109). If one is missing, you can add it.
Is the air at Kroger available 24 hours?
Where we know the opening hours, 36 % of Kroger locations on the map are open 24/7 (25 of 69). The air machine usually works whenever the store is open. Tap a pin to see the hours for a specific location.
Where is the nearest Kroger with free air?
Use the map on this page: it starts with Kroger locations only. Tap the location button or search your city or ZIP code, and the list sorts every spot by distance. Untick “Kroger only” to see every other free air pump nearby too.
Air policies are set store by store and can change. What we show is based on OpenStreetMap, the chain's store list and reports from drivers. Report a Kroger with free or paid air · All chains