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Motorhome prices have tripled over the past decade

03.02.2026 12:02 1 min 1 source
PROMOBIL DEU
Motorhome prices have tripled over the past decade
Original source: PROMOBIL

A comparison of motorhome and camper van prices between 2016 and 2026 reveals significant inflation. For instance, the Hymer Grand Canyon S model was priced at 55,490 euros in 2016, while its special edition in 2026 costs 148,900 euros. Even entry-level camper vans now approach 60,000 euros, compared to a starting price of 40,990 euros a decade ago.

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Motorhome prices have tripled over the past decade

03.02.2026 PROMOBIL DEU Original source

🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Super E10

$2.35 /l

€2.06 · £1.76/l

127 of 133

pricier than 95% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.43 /l

€2.13 · £1.82/l

86 of 92

pricier than 92% of countries

Diesel

$2.25 /l

€1.97 · £1.68/l

124 of 134

pricier than 92% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.56 /l

€2.24 · £1.91/l

39 of 41

pricier than 93% of countries

LPG

$1.28 /l

€1.12 · £0.95/l

48 of 51

pricier than 92% of countries

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