Netherlands raises motorhome tax
As of January 1, 2026, the Dutch motor vehicle tax on motorhomes has been definitively increased. A parliamentary attempt to reverse the increase fail...
As of January 1, 2026, the Dutch motor vehicle tax on motorhomes has been definitively increased. A parliamentary attempt to reverse the increase failed, as a motion did not receive enough support. Motorhome owners now pay 50% of the standard rate instead of the previous 25%. For a typical diesel motorhome weighing around 2,950 kg, the annual tax rises from about 1,172 euros to about 2,344 euros. Older diesel models registered before September 1, 2009, are subject to an additional surcharge of 15%, potentially bringing annual tax to around 2,700 euros. Owners are seeking ways to reduce costs, such as temporarily deregistering their vehicles. The industry expects a decline in demand for heavy diesel models and increased interest in compact campers and electric vehicles.
