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Caravan or Motorhome? Why the trailer is cheaper and how much it costs

30.04.2026 02:26 1 min 1 source
Pleinair ITA
Caravan or Motorhome? Why the trailer is cheaper and how much it costs
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Italy shows a persistent bias against caravans (trailers) in favor of motorhomes, despite official data from the European Caravan Federation (ECF): only 521 new caravans were registered in Italy in 2023, compared to 18,752 in Germany. A new caravan starts at €20,000, a towbar installation costs under €1,000, and annual taxes and insurance amount to a few dozen euros. The lack of an engine minimizes maintenance costs, and after unhitching the trailer, the car remains free for independent travel.

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Caravan or Motorhome? Why the trailer is cheaper and how much it costs

30.04.2026 Pleinair ITA

🇮🇹 Italy — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$2.34 /l

€2.03 · £1.75/l

121 of 132

pricier than 91% of countries

Petrol

$2.27 /l

€1.97 · £1.70/l

121 of 133

pricier than 90% of countries

LPG

$0.92 /l

€0.80 · £0.69/l

19 of 48

cheaper than 62% of countries

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