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Hesse ranks second most affordable camping region in Germany

16.03.2026 17:00 1 min 3 sources РУС
Rhein Main Verlag DEU + 2 more
Hesse ranks second most affordable camping region in Germany

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According to ADAC/PiNCAMP analysis, the average overnight cost for a family in Hesse during the 2026 peak season is 37 euros. Prices in the region rose only 2%, compared to a national average increase of 7%.

Hesse has been named the second most affordable camping region in Germany, according to an analysis by ADAC (also cited as PiNCAMP). A family of three pays an average of 37 euros per night in the 2026 peak season, which is 5 euros below the national average of 42 euros. Prices in the region increased by just 2%, while the national average rise was 7%.

Across Europe, Germany remains one of the cheapest countries for camping, with an average price of 41 euros. By comparison, Croatia averages 73 euros per night and Italy 63 euros.

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Hesse is the second most affordable federal state for camping

16.03.2026 Rhein Main Verlag DEU Original source

Affordable Camping Holidays

16.03.2026 frankfurt-live.com DEU Original source

Hesse is Germany's second most affordable federal state for camping

13.03.2026 presseportal.de DEU Original source

DE Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 08.08.2026

Super E10

$2.55 /l

€2.21 · £1.89/l

136 of 140

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.65 /l

€2.30 · £1.97/l

89 of 93

pricier than 95% of countries

Diesel

$2.60 /l

€2.25 · £1.93/l

135 of 141

pricier than 95% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.94 /l

€2.55 · £2.18/l

39 of 40

pricier than 95% of countries

LPG

$1.27 /l

€1.10 · £0.94/l

50 of 53

pricier than 92% of countries

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