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Expert Mario calculated that a week in a hotel in Cantabria costs a couple over 1100 euros, while a caravan trip is about 600 euros. The difference is roughly 500 euros.
Mario, a motorhome expert from Caravanas Bezana S.L., compared the cost of a week-long holiday for a couple in Cantabria. Staying in a three-star hotel costs about 1100 euros, while a motorhome trip comes to around 600 euros. The calculation includes rental, fuel, meals and overnight stays.
For a family of four, savings on long routes can reach 30–40%. However, for a solo traveller or a couple without their own motorhome, a hotel may be cheaper due to rental costs and higher fuel consumption.
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Mario, a motorhome expert, calculated that a week in a hotel in Cantabria costs a couple over €1,100, while a caravan trip costs around €600. The esti...
Mario, a motorhome expert, calculated that a week in a hotel in Cantabria costs a couple over €1,100, while a caravan trip costs around €600. The estimate includes accommodation, parking, food, and travel. The difference is about €500 per couple.
Mario, a campervan specialist from Caravanas Bezana S.L., calculated that a week-long trip for two in Cantabria by motorhome costs about 600 euros, wh...
Mario, a campervan specialist from Caravanas Bezana S.L., calculated that a week-long trip for two in Cantabria by motorhome costs about 600 euros, while a three-star hotel stay would be 1,100 euros. The estimate includes rental, fuel, food, and overnight fees. For a family of four, savings can reach 30–40% on long routes, but for solo travelers or couples without their own motorhome, a hotel may be cheaper due to rental costs and higher fuel consumption.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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