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Rise in motorhome popularity due to high housing costs in Madrid

18.03.2026 19:00 1 min 1 source РУС
MARCA SPA
Rise in motorhome popularity due to high housing costs in Madrid
Original source: MARCA

High rental and purchase prices are forcing more Madrid residents to switch to living in motorhomes. Over the past decade, the use of motorhomes and campers has tripled, with 690 such vehicles registered in Madrid in 2025. Stagnant wages and overall rising living costs contribute to this trend.

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