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Owning a motorhome: what it really costs per year

31.07.2026 08:00 1 min 1 source РУС
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Owning a motorhome: what it really costs per year
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Annual costs of owning a motorhome in France can reach €10,600, including fuel, parking, maintenance, and insurance. Fuel costs up to €6,000 per year, a night at a campsite ranges from €14 to €40, maintenance costs €2,400–€3,600, and insurance up to €1,000. Toll fees, which depend on vehicle size, are also a factor.

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FR France — fuel prices

Updated: 15.08.2026

SP95-E10

$2.35 /l

€2.03 · £1.74/l

133 of 143

pricier than 92% of countries

SP98

$2.41 /l

€2.08 · £1.78/l

83 of 95

pricier than 86% of countries

Gazole

$2.56 /l

€2.21 · £1.89/l

134 of 143

pricier than 93% of countries

Gazole premium

$2.55 /l

€2.20 · £1.88/l

34 of 41

pricier than 80% of countries

GPL

$1.20 /l

€1.04 · £0.89/l

46 of 55

pricier than 82% of countries

Superéthanol-E85

$1.00 /l

€0.86 · £0.74/l

4 of 6

cheaper than 50% of countries

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