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

On May 15, 2024, the Reykjavik District Court sentenced a local man to two months in prison for unlawfully entering a caravan. The incident occurred just over a year ago. The man pleaded guilty to trespassing. The court considered his prior convictions, including assault and resisting arrest, and that he was on probation at the time of the offense. The sentence is not suspended.

Weather in Iceland can shift four times in a day, and forgotten items typically cost three times more locally than at home. The article lists essential items: waterproof shell jacket and trousers, hiking boots, wool socks, a sleeping bag liner, a thermos, a Type F adapter, and offline maps. Groceries should be bought in Reykjavík, as prices outside the capital climb noticeably.

Volkswagen brought the ID. Buzz back to the United States — complete with a mattress and curtains. A wildfire in Arizona burned down a dozen motorhomes, and Lake Tekir in Turkey flooded just as many. While Ibiza fines illegal campers up to €30,000, a retired couple from Mallorca has been living in 10 m² for five years and saving €1,400 a month. Plus: the largest campsite in the US at 607 pitches, a closed naturist beach on the North Sea, and Dolby Atmos in a trailer — all in this edition.

Volkswagen has confirmed the return of the electric ID. Buzz to the North American market after a one-year hiatus. The 2027 lineup introduces the Tourer 4Motion trim, designed for camping.

Heimplanet has introduced the Kirra inflatable tent for car camping. It sets up in under a minute, with a segmented frame that prevents total collapse if punctured. Price is around $900.

Outbound offers four starter campers: Big One, Pathmaker, Classic, and Schoolie. The Big One provides nearly maxed building space and carrying weight at the cost of sluggish handling. The Pathmaker is an agile SUV with limited interior floor space and lower roof load capacity. The Classic is a balanced middle-ground option. The Schoolie, available via DLC, offers similar storage to the Big One with a different layout.