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Doubling of road tax fails to deter motorhome buyers in the Netherlands

22.02.2026 20:42 1 min 1 source РУС
Omroep Brabant: het laatste nieuws uit Brabant, sport en inf... NLD
Doubling of road tax fails to deter motorhome buyers in the Netherlands
Original source: Omroep Brabant: het laatste nieuws uit Brabant, sport en informatie uit jouw regio.

Since the start of 2024, the annual road tax for motorhome owners in the Netherlands has increased from an average of 900 to about 1800 euros. Despite this, exhibitors and visitors at a trade show in Den Bosch reported that the tax hike has not dampened sales. The number of motorhomes in the country has doubled over ten years to 200,000 units.

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Doubling of road tax fails to deter motorhome buyers in the Netherlands

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