Motorhome economics
A comparison of a trip from Paris to Nice found that a two-week holiday in a motorhome costs €1,500 versus €3,500 by car with accommodation. Fuel and tolls are higher (€700 vs €470), but no lodging costs (€800 for camping instead of €3,080 for Airbnb) offset the difference. However, frequent use is needed to recoup the purchase price.
Market and prices
In Spain, the used motorhome and camper market is 4.5 times larger than the new market. In 2025, new sales fell 6% to 6,067 units: motorhomes rose 19%, campers fell 29%. New models start at €60,000 for a camper and €70,000 for a motorhome. A family from Zaragoza bought a converted Citroën Jumper L3 h2 for about €47,000.
Real costs
The average purchase price is around €47,500, with annual fixed costs (insurance, maintenance) of €1,500–2,500. For a couple traveling 15 days a year, that money could cover more than 16 years of traditional holidays. Economic viability only appears with intensive use—more than 60 days a year. Buyers are more cautious due to rising prices, but a show in Limoges attracted about 2,000 visitors.