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Camping by the Sea in Europe: Germany Turns Out Cheapest

07.05.2026 08:44 1 min 1 source
moin.de DEU
Camping by the Sea in Europe: Germany Turns Out Cheapest
Original source: moin.de

According to a PiNCAMP (ADAC) analysis, the average night rate for a family of two adults and one child at a seaside campsite in Germany is €42. In comparison, Croatia charges €77, Italy €73, and Spain €72. Prices in France rose 13% year-on-year, while Germany saw only a 2% increase.

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Camping by the Sea in Europe: Germany Turns Out Cheapest

07.05.2026 moin.de DEU Original source

🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 25.07.2026

Super E10

$2.48 /l

€2.16 · £1.86/l

135 of 140

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.53 /l

€2.21 · £1.90/l

87 of 94

pricier than 91% of countries

Diesel

$2.49 /l

€2.17 · £1.86/l

134 of 141

pricier than 94% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.79 /l

€2.43 · £2.09/l

38 of 41

pricier than 90% of countries

LPG

$1.27 /l

€1.11 · £0.95/l

50 of 55

pricier than 89% of countries

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