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Camping 2026: The Era of Cheap Holidays is Over

22.03.2026 07:00 1 min 1 source
t-online DEU
Camping 2026: The Era of Cheap Holidays is Over

Camping in Germany has reached record levels, leading to a shortage of pitches and rising prices. Overnight stays in 2026 exceeded the pre-pandemic 2019 level by 20%, reaching 42.9 million. The average cost of a pitch for a family of three is 40 euros per night, and the total number of registered motorhomes and caravans exceeds 1.9 million.

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Camping 2026: The Era of Cheap Holidays is Over

22.03.2026 t-online DEU

🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 13.06.2026

Diesel

$2.13 /l

€1.84 · £1.59/l

112 of 132

pricier than 84% of countries

Petrol

$2.21 /l

€1.91 · £1.65/l

120 of 134

pricier than 89% of countries

LPG

$1.33 /l

€1.15 · £0.99/l

46 of 48

pricier than 94% of countries

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