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Fuel at €2.12/litre in France forces 40% of motorhome owners to cut trips. Meanwhile, scams targeting travellers are rising across Europe, from fake mirror damage to fuel station tricks.
In France, petrol has reached €2.12 per litre, prompting many motorhome owners to shorten or cancel trips. Surveys show about 40% have reduced mileage. At the annual rally in Mansigné (Sarthe), over 350 people with 200 vehicles gathered. Participants, whose motorhomes average 10–12 litres per 100 km, are cutting restaurant visits and distances. One attendee, Albin, drove over 600 km from Belfort, spending €200 one way and up to €300 for the return.
High French fuel prices are also emptying campsites. A campsite owner near the Spanish border reports few motorhomes since March, as Spain offers cheaper fuel (around €1.5/litre petrol, €1.7 diesel), drawing tourists south.
Scams targeting motorhome owners are increasing across Europe. Schemes include the 'Irish scam' at fuel stations, the 'Peruvian scam' on roadsides, and in Italy the 'broken mirror' scam demanding cash for alleged damage. Advice: never hand over money to strangers; instead, offer to call police or a tow truck.
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In France, rising fuel prices to €2.12 per litre are forcing motorhome owners to abandon long journeys. Many are switching to shorter routes or postpo...
In France, rising fuel prices to €2.12 per litre are forcing motorhome owners to abandon long journeys. Many are switching to shorter routes or postponing trips altogether. Surveys indicate that about 40% of motorhome owners have reduced mileage due to high fuel costs.
Europe has seen a rise in scams targeting motorhome owners. Fraudsters use schemes like the 'Irish scam' at highway rest areas and the 'Peruvian scam'...
Europe has seen a rise in scams targeting motorhome owners. Fraudsters use schemes like the 'Irish scam' at highway rest areas and the 'Peruvian scam' on roadsides to extort money or steal valuables. In Italy, the 'broken mirror' scam is common, where cash is demanded for alleged mirror damage. Travelers are advised not to give money to strangers but to offer to call police or a tow truck.
Due to high fuel prices, motorhome owners are increasingly avoiding French campsites. Since the start of the Middle East war, occupancy at these holid...
Due to high fuel prices, motorhome owners are increasingly avoiding French campsites. Since the start of the Middle East war, occupancy at these holiday spots has dropped. A campsite owner near the Spanish border reports that motorhomes have been scarce since March. The reason is that fuel prices in Spain are significantly lower (about €1.5 per liter for petrol and €1.7 for diesel), prompting tourists to travel further south.
Over 350 people gathered at the annual rally of the French Federation of Campers, Caravanners and Motorhomers in Mansigné (Sarthe) with about 200 vehi...
Over 350 people gathered at the annual rally of the French Federation of Campers, Caravanners and Motorhomers in Mansigné (Sarthe) with about 200 vehicles. Motorhomes consuming 10–12 liters per 100 km are particularly affected by fuel price hikes. Participants reduce restaurant outings and shorten trips to keep traveling. Albin, who drove over 600 km from Belfort, estimated fuel costs at €200 one way and up to €300 for the return.
Updated: 01.08.2026
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