EU Tourism Record: Surge in Campsite Popularity

Overnight stays at campsites, RV parks, and caravan sites in the EU reached 413 million in 2025, a 28.5% increase compared to 2015. 67% of stays were concentrated in the summer months, with France leading at 154 million nights, accounting for 37.2% of the EU total. France was followed by Spain (49.8 million), Italy (49.1 million), and Germany (45 million).

According to Eurostat, EU campsites and camper parks recorded 413 million overnight stays in 2025. 67% of these occurred during the summer months, peaking in August (118 million), with France leading the ranking (154 million). The growth in overnight stays in this segment since 2015 was 28.5%, outpacing growth in the hotel sector.

According to Eurostat, overnight stays at campsites, motorhome and caravan parking in the EU reached 413 million in 2025, a 28.5% increase from 2015. 67% of these stays were concentrated in the summer months, with France leading at 154 million nights. Total overnight stays in the EU in 2025 reached a record 3.1 billion.

In 2025, overnight stays in campsites and caravan parks in the EU reached 413 million, accounting for 13.4% of all tourist overnight stays. France leads with 154 million overnight stays, followed by Spain, Italy, and Germany. Bulgaria recorded an 8.4% growth, significantly above the EU average (1.1%), ranking sixth in growth rate.

In 2025, 413 million nights were spent at campsites and RV/trailer parks in the EU. This represents a 28.5% increase since 2015, with 67% of nights concentrated in the summer months; France led with 154 million nights.

The Europe caravans market was valued at USD 7,945 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 26,980.48 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 14.55%. Growth is driven by sustained demand for domestic and regional road tourism post-pandemic and the expansion of camping infrastructure, which accounted for approximately 13.5% of EU overnight stays in 2024. The market faces restraints from divergent national towing regulations and high upfront acquisition costs.