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Motorhomes are booming, but the dream of owning one often ends in expensive idleness on a campsite. Various factors determine whether the vehicle remains a luxury item or becomes an affordable second home. An overview.
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Motorhomes are booming, but the dream of owning one often ends in expensive idleness on a campsite. Various factors determine whether the vehicle rema...
Motorhomes are booming, but the dream of owning one often ends in expensive idleness on a campsite. Various factors determine whether the vehicle remains a luxury item or becomes an affordable second home. An overview.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 15.08.2026
Super E10
$2.48 /l
€2.14 · £1.83/l
138 of 143
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.56 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
89 of 95
pricier than 93% of countries
Diesel
$2.52 /l
€2.17 · £1.86/l
132 of 143
pricier than 92% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.83 /l
€2.44 · £2.09/l
39 of 41
pricier than 93% of countries
LPG
$1.28 /l
€1.11 · £0.95/l
50 of 55
pricier than 89% of countries
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Buying a motorhome costs on average 50,000 euros, but hidden costs can make it expensive if used rarely. Renting is more economical for those who travel less than 30 days a year.
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Beyond the purchase price, owning a motorhome or caravan incurs regular ongoing costs. These include mandatory insurance and vehicle tax, which can amount to hundreds or thousands of euros annually, as well as expenses for maintenance, inspections, and storage.
Bloggers from Sprintour calculated monthly expenses for living in a self-built 2014 Sprinter. According to their data, a couple spends about €640 per person per month, including food, fuel, insurance, and communication. Major cost items are voluntary pension insurance (€2,016 per year) and groceries (€380 per month).
German manufacturer IBT from Großaitingen (Bavaria) produces the Sealander, an amphibious trailer that works as a camper on land and a boat on water. First shown at the 2011 Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, the price has risen from €17,990 in 2015 to €39,750 today (incl. 19% German VAT). The 750 kg unbraked trailer can be towed with a standard B licence. On water, it uses a 5–10 hp outboard, reaches about 10 km/h (5 knots), and is CE-certified for protected waters (category D). In Spain, no boating licence is required if sailing by day within 2 nautical miles of a port.
Under Germany's 'Tempo 100' rule, trailer tires must be less than six years old; otherwise, the maximum speed drops to 80 km/h. The Dutch association ANWB recommends replacing caravan tires after six years and car tires after 8–10 years. Checking the DOT code on the tire sidewall reveals the production date.
Franconian Switzerland is introducing a new quality initiative to manage the flow of motorhomes in the region. The low-threshold concept relies on digitalization to reduce unregulated camping.
According to camping.info, several highly rated campsites in Germany offer pitches from 10 euros per night. For instance, Erlebniscamping Lausitz in Brandenburg starts at 10 euros, while Campingplatz Am Furlbach in North Rhine-Westphalia starts at 11 euros. The average price for a night in Germany in 2025 is around 40 euros. The CamperDays trend index indicates that families are planning more carefully, seeking affordable options.
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German company Eifelland will present the fully electric Relax camper van based on the Nissan Interstar-e at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. WLTP range is up to 410 km, the 87 kWh battery supports fast charging up to 130 kW. Prices start at 89,900 euros including VAT. Inside, there are four seats, a kitchen with a 90-liter fridge, a bed measuring 1.90 by 1.60 meters, and a Truma Eezy heater powered by the high-voltage battery.
In Schwieberdingen, four Fiat motorhomes parked in a row on Stettiner Straße were sprayed with black paint overnight on Monday. The damage is estimated at around 4,000 euros. Police are seeking witnesses.
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