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January presents opportunities for budget camper van travel due to lower prices and fewer tourists. The list includes Barcelona and other destinations where overnight costs start from 92 euros. This approach combines transport and accommodation into a single expense.
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January presents opportunities for budget camper van travel due to lower prices and fewer tourists. The list includes Barcelona and other destinations...
January presents opportunities for budget camper van travel due to lower prices and fewer tourists. The list includes Barcelona and other destinations where overnight costs start from 92 euros. This approach combines transport and accommodation into a single expense.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.82 /l
€1.59 · £1.37/l
86 of 132
pricier than 64% of countries
Petrol
$1.73 /l
€1.51 · £1.30/l
88 of 134
pricier than 65% of countries
LPG
$1.18 /l
€1.03 · £0.89/l
40 of 48
pricier than 81% of countries
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Canary Islands 96Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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The motorhome rental platform CamperDays lists budget-friendly travel options for January. Rental prices start at 56 euros per night in Reykjavik and go up to 96 euros in Lisbon. The rates are indicative for early March trips and may vary by season and demand.
January is presented as a suitable time for camper van travel in Spain to avoid crowds. The article highlights Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and Murcia for their mild climate, year-round camping facilities, and potential for budget-friendly itineraries.
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Campervan and motorhome travel is gaining popularity in Europe. Three routes across Spain for Holy Week are proposed, highlighting flexibility, self-contained accommodation, and independence from bookings.
A caravan was stolen from a private property in Petra, Mallorca, over the weekend. The owner, Sandra, said she bought the caravan with inheritance from her father. This is the second theft on her property; previously, windows and a door were taken.
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the General Traffic Regulations. The new rules for motorhomes prohibit extending elements beyond the vehicle's perimeter, require parking only on tires, and ban the discharge of fluids from the living compartment. The measures take effect on October 1, 2026.
A motorhome buyer filed a complaint against a dealer over a non-homologated electric step. Two months after purchase, the vehicle failed the ITV (technical inspection) due to the lack of homologation for this component. The dealer refused to cover damages, including multiple inspection trips, fuel costs, and lost vacation days.
Berger has introduced the PCA 3400 portable air conditioner with 3400 BTU cooling capacity, designed for camper vans without drilling the roof or making permanent alterations. The 14 kg unit (30.2 x 34.5 x 54 cm) fits between seats or in the trunk, with hot air exhausted through a window using a removable seal. It works with portable power stations (e.g., EcoFlow or Bluetti) and supports Google Assistant voice control. Price is around €299.
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On June 21 in Almería, a 44-year-old German woman was assaulted in her motorhome by a man with a knife and a stick. A passerby heard her screams and intervened. The suspect was arrested after attempting to flee into the sea.
The municipality of Muros de Nalón (Asturias) will close the parking lot at Aguilar beach from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. from July 1 to September 30. The measure aims to prevent vans and motorhomes from staying overnight, as Mayor Celestino Novo reports daily litter and feces on the parking area. Showers and public toilets will also be closed from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. due to misuse (washing dishes, bathing dogs), with wastewater contaminating the stream that flows into the sea. Additionally, the beach bar is closed after three companies declined its concession.
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