As of January 1, 2026, the Netherlands has increased the motor vehicle tax (motorrijtuigenbelasting) for motorhomes (campers) from 25% to 50% of the standard rate. A motion to reverse the hike failed in the Tweede Kamer with 91 votes against and 55 in favor. For a typical diesel motorhome weighing 2,950 kg, the annual tax rose from €1,172 to €2,344. Older diesel models (pre-2009) face an additional 15% surcharge (roettoeslag), potentially bringing the annual tax to €2,700. Owners are temporarily deregistering (schorsing) their motorhomes during off-season to avoid the tax, but this prohibits road use. The sector expects a shift away from heavy diesel motorhomes toward compact campervans and electric models. The NKC advocacy group is pushing for a pay-per-kilometer system instead of a flat tax.
