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Motorhome tourism to generate €1.6 billion this summer

06.07.2026 18:46 1 min 1 source РУС
Turbo POR
Motorhome tourism to generate €1.6 billion this summer
Original source: Turbo

According to the 2026 Stay Intentions Barometer by Camping-Car Park, motorhome tourism in Europe is expected to generate an economic impact of €1.6 billion during the summer of 2026. 78.3% of respondents plan to travel despite rising fuel costs and inflation. Average daily spending is €39 per person. Travelers prefer longer stays (52.4% stay two nights) and off-peak seasons, especially September (73.3% of intentions). Portugal ranks fourth among popular destinations.

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Motorhome tourism to generate €1.6 billion this summer

06.07.2026 Turbo POR Original source

PT Portugal — fuel prices

Updated: 08.08.2026

Sin plomo 95

$2.32 /l

€2.01 · £1.72/l

128 of 140

pricier than 91% of countries

Sin plomo 98

$2.46 /l

€2.13 · £1.83/l

84 of 93

pricier than 89% of countries

Gasóleo simples

$2.39 /l

€2.06 · £1.77/l

127 of 141

pricier than 89% of countries

Gasóleo especial

$2.44 /l

€2.11 · £1.81/l

32 of 40

pricier than 78% of countries

GPL Auto

$1.09 /l

€0.94 · £0.80/l

39 of 53

pricier than 72% of countries

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According to the 2026 Stay Intentions Barometer by Camping-Car Park, 78.3% of travelers plan summer trips. The expected direct financial impact on host municipalities in the European network is €1.6 billion, up from €1.54 billion in 2025. Average daily spending per person is €39, excluding parking fees. Rising fuel prices are driving a shift to slow travel: 52.4% of respondents stay at least two nights, and 60% adjust routes due to logistics costs.

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