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Solo female camper travel surges 25%

12.03.2026 12:29 1 min 2 sources РУС
inFranken.de DEU + 1 more
Solo female camper travel surges 25%
Original source: inFranken.de

In Brief

According to CamperDays data for 2025, 40% of all solo camper travelers are women, a 25% increase from 2023. The She Drives initiative, launched in 2023, is driving this trend.

According to CamperDays data for 2025, 40% of all solo camper travelers are women, a 25% increase compared to 2023.

The She Drives initiative, launched in 2023 in Spain, aims to break stereotypes and promote this travel format among women. The project is expanding into new European markets.

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Women travel solo: motorhome trend booms by 25 percent

08.03.2026 inFranken.de DEU Original source

Increase in women traveling solo in camper vans

07.03.2026 Vom Urlaubstraum Zum Traumurlaub DEU Original source

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Updated: 01.08.2026

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pricier than 93% of countries

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€1.11 · £0.95/l

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pricier than 94% of countries

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