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Camper boom among youth: 50% of renters are under 35

20.04.2026 05:00 3 min 7 sources РУС
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Camper boom among youth: 50% of renters are under 35
Original source: Autoappassionati.it

In Brief

According to Yescapa, over 50% of camper renters in Italy are aged 25–34. Bookings rose 10% year-on-year and 480% since 2020, with short trips and compact vans popular.

According to data from the Yescapa platform, more than 50% of camper rental users in Italy are in the 25–34 age group. In 2025, bookings increased by 10% compared to the previous year, and by 480% from 2020 to 2025.

40% of trips last between 4 and 6 days, and 40% of bookings are for domestic trips. Compact vans are the most popular (33% of preferences). Demand for trips to Spain rose by 25%, largely thanks to the Canary Islands. Young travelers prefer short-term rentals over buying, reshaping the vanlife approach.

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IT Italy — fuel prices

Updated: 19.09.2026

Benzina senza piombo 95

$2.49 /l

€2.16 · £1.86/l

154 of 167

pricier than 92% of countries

Benzina 98

$2.68 /l

€2.33 · £2.00/l

92 of 101

pricier than 90% of countries

Benzina 100

$2.74 /l

€2.39 · £2.05/l

26 of 28

pricier than 89% of countries

Gasolio

$2.64 /l

€2.30 · £1.97/l

152 of 166

pricier than 91% of countries

Gasolio premium

$2.83 /l

€2.46 · £2.11/l

40 of 46

pricier than 85% of countries

GPL

$0.86 /l

€0.75 · £0.64/l

25 of 55

cheaper than 56% of countries

Metano

$2.14 /l

€1.86 · £1.60/l

14 of 16

pricier than 81% of countries

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