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Why Camper Vacations Remain a Growth Segment

20.03.2026 14:37 1 min 1 source РУС
countervor9.de DEU

The market for camper and motorhome travel continues to grow despite infrastructure constraints. According to the Camper Days platform, business developed positively in 2025, with 95% of customers having no prior experience with such trips. The main drivers of demand are flexibility and the ability to spontaneously change routes, although Europe faces a shortage of campsite spaces during peak seasons.

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Why Camper Vacations Remain a Growth Segment

20.03.2026 countervor9.de DEU Original source

DE Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 01.08.2026

Super E10

$2.50 /l

€2.17 · £1.86/l

136 of 140

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.56 /l

€2.21 · £1.90/l

88 of 94

pricier than 93% of countries

Diesel

$2.53 /l

€2.19 · £1.88/l

132 of 141

pricier than 93% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.81 /l

€2.43 · £2.09/l

39 of 41

pricier than 93% of countries

LPG

$1.28 /l

€1.11 · £0.95/l

52 of 54

pricier than 94% of countries

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