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Private campervan rental gains momentum in Switzerland

05.07.2026 08:10 1 min 1 source
24 heures FRA

MyCamper platform has recorded over 4,500 bookings for early summer 2026. A van owner earns an average of 6,685 Swiss francs in annual rental income. The trend is attributed to geopolitical instability driving travelers toward local trips.

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Private campervan rental gains momentum in Switzerland

05.07.2026 24 heures FRA Original source

🇨🇭 Switzerland — fuel prices

Updated: 04.07.2026

Super 95

$2.21 /l

CHF1.78 · €1.93/l

123 of 133

pricier than 92% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.26 /l

CHF1.82 · €1.97/l

79 of 92

pricier than 85% of countries

Diesel

$2.36 /l

CHF1.89 · €2.06/l

129 of 134

pricier than 96% of countries

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