A comparison of holiday costs found that buying a camper van is not necessarily cheaper than other travel options. A used camper van costs between €35,000 and €40,000, while a new one can exceed €60,000, with annual expenses of €1,500 to €2,500 for insurance, parts and secure parking. At a purchase price of €40,000 and one 15-day trip per year, the same money would cover 40 years of backpacking in Europe, 14 years of hotel stays in Bali or 32 years of holiday rentals in Spain. The author notes that a camper van offers freedom of movement but is not the cheapest way to take a holiday.
