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Motorhome instead of hotel: experience since 2004

28.05.2026 05:04 2 min 5 sources
El Periódico Mediterráneo SPA + 4 more
Motorhome instead of hotel: experience since 2004
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In Brief

Esteban Hinojal, a motorhome owner since 2004, says he hasn't stayed in a hotel since. According to the association, a new motorhome costs €70,000–80,000, a used one around €30,000, and 30% of owners in Spain use it as permanent housing.

Esteban Hinojal, a motorhome owner since 2004, states: "Since I entered this world, I haven't set foot in a hotel." He highlights the mobility advantage: "You don't know what it's like to be with your wife on a Friday, both bored, and say: 'Let's go to Toledo.' You grab the prepared food, load it into the motorhome, and spend the weekend."

Cost and trends

According to the motorhome owners' association, a new motorhome costs €70,000–80,000, a used one around €30,000 (some sources say €25,000–30,000). About 30% of owners in Spain use it as permanent housing, and this share is expected to grow due to high rental costs.

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