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Camping remains an affordable vacation option

24.03.2026 12:02 1 min 1 source РУС
car-editors.org DEU

Despite rising fuel costs and campsite fees, camping holidays remain one of the more affordable options. The average overnight cost at a campsite in Germany is 40 euros, and 52 euros in Europe, which is lower than hotel prices. Prices at popular locations in Germany have increased by 28% since 2020, but savings can be achieved by traveling off-season or choosing less expensive regions.

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Camping remains an affordable vacation option

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ES Spain — fuel prices

Updated: 01.08.2026

Sin plomo 95

$1.99 /l

€1.72 · £1.48/l

112 of 140

pricier than 79% of countries

Sin plomo 98

$2.22 /l

€1.92 · £1.65/l

75 of 94

pricier than 79% of countries

Gasóleo A

$2.10 /l

€1.82 · £1.56/l

113 of 141

pricier than 79% of countries

Gasóleo Premium

$2.26 /l

€1.96 · £1.68/l

24 of 41

pricier than 56% of countries

GLP

$1.24 /l

€1.07 · £0.92/l

49 of 54

pricier than 89% of countries

GNC

$1.84 /l

€1.59 · £1.37/l

10 of 16

pricier than 56% of countries

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