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Camping by the Sea in Europe: Germany Turns Out Cheapest

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

DE Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 12.09.2026

Super E10

$2.64 /l

€2.30 · £1.97/l

162 of 168

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.77 /l

€2.41 · £2.07/l

97 of 102

pricier than 94% of countries

Diesel

$2.70 /l

€2.35 · £2.02/l

157 of 167

pricier than 93% of countries

Premium Diesel

$3.02 /l

€2.63 · £2.26/l

44 of 46

pricier than 93% of countries

LPG

$1.28 /l

€1.11 · £0.95/l

50 of 55

pricier than 89% of countries

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According to a PiNCAMP (ADAC) analysis, a family of two adults and one child pays an average of 42 euros per night in Germany, compared to 77 euros in Croatia, 73 euros in Italy, and 72 euros in Spain. The price gap is widening.

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