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Spaniards book motorhomes four months in advance for 11-day trips

10.04.2026 08:59 1 min 1 source
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Spaniards book motorhomes four months in advance for 11-day trips
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The average booking lead time for motorhomes and camper vans in Spain is 15 weeks, with trips lasting 11 days. Bookings for European destinations have increased from 53% in 2025 to 77% this year, a trend experts attribute to international instability. Rental costs range from 80 to 200 euros per day, excluding additional expenses.

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Spaniards book motorhomes four months in advance for 11-day trips

10.04.2026 publico.es SPA

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🇪🇸 Spain — fuel prices

Updated: 05.04.2026

Diesel

$2.13 /l

€1.83 · £1.59/l

78 of 120

pricier than 64% of countries

Petrol

$1.84 /l

€1.58 · £1.38/l

75 of 120

pricier than 62% of countries

LPG

$1.11 /l

€0.95 · £0.83/l

30 of 45

pricier than 64% of countries

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