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Camper van boom among youth: over 50% of renters are 25–34 years old

06.06.2026 01:10 3 min 7 sources
Automobili10 ITA + 6 more
Camper van boom among youth: over 50% of renters are 25–34 years old
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In Brief

According to Yescapa platform data, more than half of camper van renters in Italy are aged 25–34. Bookings grew by 10% in 2025 and by 480% from 2020 to 2025.

Young people are rewriting vanlife rules

Data from the Yescapa platform shows that over 50% of camper van users in Italy are between 25 and 34 years old. This trend is confirmed by multiple reports from April 2026.

Key figures

  • Booking growth: in 2025, bookings increased by 10% year-on-year. From 2020 to 2025, the growth exceeded 480%.
  • Trip duration: 40% of bookings are for trips lasting 4 to 6 days.
  • Vehicle type: compact vans are the most popular (33% of preferences).
  • Destinations: 40% of trips are domestic. Among foreign destinations, Spain leads with a 25% increase in demand, largely driven by the Canary Islands.

Young travelers increasingly prefer short-term rentals over ownership and tend to travel during less traditional months.

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🇮🇹 Italy — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$2.34 /l

€2.03 · £1.75/l

121 of 132

pricier than 91% of countries

Petrol

$2.27 /l

€1.97 · £1.70/l

121 of 133

pricier than 90% of countries

LPG

$0.92 /l

€0.80 · £0.69/l

19 of 48

cheaper than 62% of countries

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