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Why Eastern Europe is the new hotspot for motorhomes

15.03.2026 06:40 1 min 1 source РУС
Autobahn NLD
Why Eastern Europe is the new hotspot for motorhomes
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According to a study, Bulgaria has become the most suitable country for motorhome travel due to low fuel prices and tolerant attitudes towards wild camping. In Georgia, wild camping is completely legal, while Romania and Cyprus attract with favorable climate and scenic roads. In Western Europe, careful planning is required due to toll roads, environmental zones, and bans on wild camping.

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Why Eastern Europe is the new hotspot for motorhomes

15.03.2026 Autobahn NLD Original source

BG Bulgaria — fuel prices

Updated: 12.09.2026

Super E10

$1.80 /l

€1.56 · £1.33/l

117 of 168

pricier than 69% of countries

RON 100

$2.13 /l

€1.85 · £1.58/l

20 of 28

pricier than 68% of countries

Diesel

$2.09 /l

€1.81 · £1.55/l

125 of 167

pricier than 74% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.41 /l

€2.09 · £1.79/l

30 of 46

pricier than 63% of countries

LPG (autogas)

$0.75 /l

€0.65 · £0.56/l

17 of 55

cheaper than 71% of countries

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