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Rising fuel prices are forcing tourists to reconsider motorhome and caravan travel plans. Camper owners report that fuel costs have doubled compared to when diesel was 1.30 euros. Campgrounds are seeing increased booking cancellations, with some tourists canceling even summer trips.
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Rising fuel prices are forcing tourists to reconsider motorhome and caravan travel plans. Camper owners report that fuel costs have doubled compared t...
Rising fuel prices are forcing tourists to reconsider motorhome and caravan travel plans. Camper owners report that fuel costs have doubled compared to when diesel was 1.30 euros. Campgrounds are seeing increased booking cancellations, with some tourists canceling even summer trips.
Spain — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Sin plomo 95
$1.99 /l
€1.73 · £1.48/l
113 of 140
pricier than 80% of countries
Sin plomo 98
$2.19 /l
€1.89 · £1.62/l
74 of 93
pricier than 78% of countries
Gasóleo A
$2.13 /l
€1.84 · £1.58/l
117 of 141
pricier than 82% of countries
Gasóleo Premium
$2.26 /l
€1.95 · £1.67/l
23 of 40
pricier than 55% of countries
GLP
$1.25 /l
€1.08 · £0.93/l
47 of 53
pricier than 87% of countries
GNC
$1.84 /l
€1.60 · £1.37/l
9 of 15
pricier than 53% of countries
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Motorhome owners and rental companies in Spain report falling demand due to high fuel prices. Weekend trips, especially for Easter, are declining, while main annual vacations remain stable.
Motorhome and caravan tourism in Spain remains strong despite rising fuel prices. According to ASEICAR, over 100,000 such vehicles with 300,000 travelers will be on the roads during Easter. The average trip distance has decreased from 600–800 km to 200–400 km, with 90% of rental vehicles booked in advance. The association highlights the need to increase dedicated motorhome parking areas from the current 1,500 to 3,500.
The owner of a motorhome rental company reports that high fuel prices have not reduced demand but changed travel patterns. Clients now opt for shorter routes, with rental prices during high season ranging from 125 to 175 euros per day. In La Rioja, 85% of motorhomes are already booked for local festivals, and about 60% for summer.
In Spain, the interactive app Camper Check has been launched to help choose a motorhome route based on who you travel with: a couple, friends, children, or pets. The service filters thousands of options, taking into account preferences and budget, and offers a tailored itinerary. The tool targets the growing demand for motorhome travel in the country.
On Saturday evening, a motorhome caught fire in the parking lot of the Outariz thermal baths in Ourense. The fire was caused by a short circuit in a light fixture. Firefighters and police responded to the scene. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle sustained material damage.
Maryline and Roland Grelet, retirees from Nantes, plan to drive nearly 1,000 km to Nuévalos in Aragon to observe the total solar eclipse on August 12 from their motorhome. They chose the location for its clear view and have already purchased certified glasses for safe viewing. The couple also noted that traveling by motorhome will save them from high accommodation costs in the observation area.
The president of the Autonomous Motorhome Platform (P.A.C.A.), Jesús Gallardo, supported the new outdoor accommodation regulation being prepared by the Canary Islands Tourism Ministry. He noted that the archipelago still lacks legal campsites, putting it 60 years behind mainland Spain. The 18-article regulation sets requirements for motorhome areas, which are currently absent, leading to informal parking on beaches and commercial lots. All nine associations involved in the consultation approved the document.
Ahead of the total solar eclipse on August 12, demand for motorhome rentals has increased significantly. Enrique Rita, manager of AC LLAR, said that all motorhomes are booked and the reservation level is at 100%. This allows tourists to explore inland areas of the peninsula and comfortably witness the event.
Cordoba firefighters responded this morning to extinguish a motorhome fire at the El Arenal fairground. The alert was received at 8:55 after local police reported the blaze, which produced a column of black smoke visible from several points in the city. No injuries have been reported; the cause is under investigation.
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