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French choose motorhomes over planes: summer 2026 to bring €1.6 billion

15.07.2026 18:13 2 min 4 sources
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French choose motorhomes over planes: summer 2026 to bring €1.6 billion
Original source: Camping-car.com

In Brief

According to Camping-Car Park, 78.3% of motorhome owners plan summer trips. Average holiday budget is €1,686, daily expenses €39. Economic impact estimated at €1.6 billion.

According to the summer 2026 barometer from Camping-Car Park, 78.3% of European motorhome owners plan trips this summer. The average holiday budget is €1,686, and daily expenses (excluding accommodation) are €39 per person. The expected economic impact is €1.6 billion, up from €1.54 billion in 2025.

Seasonal shifts and destinations

Due to rising fuel prices, users are reducing travel: 52.4% plan to stay two nights in one place (40% in 2025). September is the most popular month (73.3% intentions), followed by June (58%), while August accounts for only 45%. Brittany remains the top destination (25% intentions), though overnight stays there fell 22% compared to 2025. Occitanie grew by 25%, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes by 60%.

Tour de France 2026

The Tour de France 2026 runs from July 4 to 26, attracting 12 million spectators over 3,333 km. Motorhome owners are advised to book specialised parking in advance, especially in the Pyrenees and Alps. Wild camping restrictions must be considered; stages in the South-West or Burgundy may be less crowded.

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