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Netherlands remains Europe's camping nation despite tax hikes

03.09.2026 07:00 1 min 1 source РУС
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The Netherlands retains its status as Europe's leading camping nation, with 425,000 caravans and 210,000 motorhomes among 18 million residents. Since 2026, the vehicle tax rate for motorhomes doubled from 25% to 50% of the standard rate, raising monthly costs for an average motorhome (about 2,900 kg) to roughly 160 euros. However, new motorhome registrations in 2025 rose 19.1% from 2024, and caravans increased 3.4%. In the first half of 2026, motorhome sales fell 5.6%, while caravans grew 9.4%. Experts expect continued market growth, though the 2025 record of over 10,000 new registrations is unlikely to be surpassed this year.

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