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Camping in Europe is getting more expensive

11.06.2026 07:07 1 min 1 source РУС
DER STANDARD DEU
Camping in Europe is getting more expensive
Original source: DER STANDARD

The average cost per night for a family of four at a campsite in high season 2026 is €38.60, up 3.7% from last year. Croatia sees the highest prices, reaching up to €78 per night.

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Camping in Europe is getting more expensive

11.06.2026 DER STANDARD DEU Original source

AT Austria — fuel prices

Updated: 15.08.2026

Super 95

$2.05 /l

€1.77 · £1.51/l

122 of 143

pricier than 85% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.44 /l

€2.11 · £1.80/l

86 of 95

pricier than 89% of countries

Super 100

$2.40 /l

€2.07 · £1.77/l

22 of 25

pricier than 84% of countries

Diesel

$2.33 /l

€2.01 · £1.72/l

127 of 143

pricier than 88% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.75 /l

€2.37 · £2.03/l

38 of 41

pricier than 90% of countries

LPG

$1.43 /l

€1.23 · £1.05/l

53 of 55

pricier than 95% of countries

Erdgas

$2.03 /l

€1.75 · £1.50/l

13 of 15

pricier than 80% of countries

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