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Campervan Holidays Are Getting More Affordable in 2026 — Iceland Is the Exception

21.05.2026 21:58 1 min 1 source РУС
pressat.co.uk ENG

Campstar data shows average daily rental costs fell in seven of the top ten campervan destinations in 2026. The steepest drops were in the USA (-15.8%), Norway (-12%), and the UK (-11.8%). Iceland saw a 45.4% price surge to £280 per day, becoming the most expensive destination.

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Campervan Holidays Are Getting More Affordable in 2026 — Iceland Is the Exception

21.05.2026 pressat.co.uk ENG Original source

IS Iceland — fuel prices

Updated: 22.08.2026

Super 95

$1.82 /l

ISK220.42 · €1.57/l

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pricier than 70% of countries

Diesel

$2.05 /l

ISK249.07 · €1.77/l

105 of 142

pricier than 73% of countries

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