Camper van of German citizen burns out in Lithuania

The average price of a new camper in Lithuania has increased from €48,000 to €78,000 (excluding VAT) over five years, a rise of more than 60%. According to data from the company 'Kemperiai 365', the buyer profile has shifted: more people over 60, who have sold their homes or businesses, are buying premium campers for extended winter trips to Spain or Portugal. Premium German brands such as Malibu Carthago, Hymer, and Adria are gaining popularity. Modern engineering allows fully integrated campers to stay under 3.5 tonnes, making them drivable with a standard B-category license. High-end campers depreciate by only about €4,000 per year.

On July 25 at approximately 18:34, a Fiat Ducato camper van belonging to a German citizen caught fire and was completely destroyed on the A5 Kaunas–Marijampolė highway at the 61st kilometre near Grigaliūnai village. Firefighters extinguished the open flames; the vehicle and its contents were lost. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Lithuanian designer Viktorija Jakučinskaitė and her husband have purchased a 2002 motorhome. In an Instagram video she showed the interior: a bedroom with a double bed, a kitchen with stove and microwave, and a living area seating six. Jakučinskaitė said she wants to travel year-round, but her husband disagrees. The family previously rented similar motorhomes in Italy.

On July 13 at about 12:04 p.m., firefighters were called to Morkūnų Street in Mediniai Strėvininkai village after a camper fire spread to an outbuilding. Upon arrival, the outdoor kitchen with an extension was burning; the camper, a Zuggabel, was already destroyed. The fire burned off the kitchen roof, damaged three exterior walls, and caused smoke damage. No smoke detector was present. An Opel car was saved. An investigation is ongoing.

A resident reported that camper vans with foreign plates are illegally parking near a kindergarten and sculpture park. Police have opened four administrative cases.

In Lithuania, the average campervan rental price is around €88 per day, ranging from €30–35 for a towable caravan to €170 for premium 2025 models. Experts highlight that early booking and longer rental periods can lead to significant savings, especially during the peak summer season when prices rise by 30–50%. According to Eurostat, in 2025, EU campsites and motorhome parks recorded 413 million overnight stays, a 28.5% increase over the past decade.