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10 years of vanlife: roadsurfer celebrates anniversary with 10,000-vehicle fleet

25.06.2026 22:10 1 min 1 source РУС
Outdoor Sportswire ISL
10 years of vanlife: roadsurfer celebrates anniversary with 10,000-vehicle fleet
Original source: Outdoor Sportswire

Founded in Munich in 2016 with 25 VW camper vans, roadsurfer now operates nearly 10,000 vehicles across 16 countries. The company has served over 420,000 travelers and employs about 1,000 people. Average booking lead time increased to 110 days in 2026, up from 70 days at launch. North America remains the fastest-growing market, following 120% growth in 2025.

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10 years of vanlife: roadsurfer celebrates anniversary with 10,000-vehicle fleet

25.06.2026 Outdoor Sportswire ISL Original source

DE Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 08.08.2026

Super E10

$2.55 /l

€2.21 · £1.89/l

136 of 140

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.65 /l

€2.30 · £1.97/l

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pricier than 95% of countries

Diesel

$2.60 /l

€2.25 · £1.93/l

135 of 141

pricier than 95% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.94 /l

€2.55 · £2.18/l

39 of 40

pricier than 95% of countries

LPG

$1.27 /l

€1.10 · £0.94/l

50 of 53

pricier than 92% of countries

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