German motorhome sales fall for third year · VanLife Weekly #34
Motorhome sales in Germany are falling for a third year, and rental firm Vanever has gone bankrupt. Also: a new disposal point on Tenerife.
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Updated 22 August 2026
€1.18
Petrol (RON 93)
↑29% vs. region avg.
Petrol (RON 95)
Petrol (RON 97)
Full tank (80 L, diesel)
101,235 CLP
€94 · $110
100 km (10 L/100 km, diesel)
12,654.35 CLP
€11.79 · $13.77
Per-station prices are shown where official open data is available:
The list of countries is expanding.
Up to 7 860 $ difference per 60 L tank
Based on 1721 stations
Up to 7 260 $ difference per 60 L tank
Based on 1721 stations
Up to 6 516 $ difference per 60 L tank
Based on 1515 stations
Up to 6 516 $ difference per 60 L tank
Based on 1755 stations
€0.0009 per 1 CLP · updated weekly
When this section launched, some countries had few price sources, so the earliest points on the chart may be inaccurate. We keep adding new sources — recent data is more reliable.
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Price per kWh
Per-country price from our database. Route average: /kWh
Your single price applies to every country on the route.
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Route — select countries and distances
Santiago → Buenos Aires
1,480 km · ~€187 · ~4 days
Chile 510 km ·
Argentina 970 km
Santiago → Montevideo
1,810 km · ~€230 · ~5 days
Chile 440 km ·
Argentina 1150 km ·
Uruguay 220 km
Santiago → Brasilia
3,850 km · ~€473 · ~10 days
Chile 570 km ·
Argentina 1500 km ·
Brazil 1780 km
Santiago → Bogotá
5,360 km · ~€588 · ~13 days
Chile 1330 km ·
Peru 2400 km ·
Colombia 1630 km
Current fuel prices in Chile: Gasolina 93 — 1,454.77 CLP (€1.35 · $1.58), Gasolina 95 — 1,476.68 CLP (€1.38 · $1.61), Gasolina 97 — 1,519.76 CLP (€1.42 · $1.65), Diésel — 1,265.43 CLP (€1.18 · $1.38) per liter.
Available fuel grades in Chile: Gasolina 93, Gasolina 95, Gasolina 97, Diésel.
The local gasoline grade is Gasolina 93.
Chile ranks #7 out of 10 countries in Latin America by diesel price.
Use the route cost calculator to estimate your fuel expenses for a road trip through Chile.
Average pump price ( · Chile) ≈ . Below — how much of it is crude, refining, logistics and taxes. ()
An estimated market model: the crude part is from the current Brent price, refining and logistics from the methodology, tax as the residual (retail price − cost). Not the accounting cost of a specific refinery and not a forecast.
Data is collected automatically from government sources (EU Oil Bulletin, Statistics Norway, etc.) and independent aggregators, with selective manual cross-verification from at least two sources. Official data takes priority.
Prices are for reference only and may differ from actual prices at specific fuel stations.
OpenVan Stations (median) · openvan.camp/maps
CNE Chile · cne.cl
PrecioCombustible.cl · preciocombustible.cl
LaBencina.cl · labencina.cl
Bencinachile.cl · bencinachile.cl
License CC BY 4.0 — free use, distribution and adaptation with attribution to OpenVan.camp. Fuel data updated: 22 August 2026.
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Actor Christian Henríquez showed his motorhome, which he uses while touring with El Gran Circo de Ruperto. He explained that he spends most of the year traveling around Chile, and in summer he stays in one place for three months to attract more audiences. The motorhome is equipped with a TV, kitchen, oven, microwave, and refrigerator. However, for the show, he used a borrowed apartment in Algarrobo due to limited space.
The Choza Nómada project, which creates content about motorhome travel, has launched a free PDF guide titled '¿Dónde me quedo?'. It lists 29 locations in southern Chile and 3 in Argentina suitable for overnight stays. The guide is based on the author's firsthand experience traveling these routes in early 2026. It is available for download after completing a form.
Chilean architecture firm BAK has introduced the Odessa Tiny House model, covering 96 sq m with extensive glazing. Designed for families with 1–2 children, it features two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room with a kitchenette. Price is €132,000, including transport and on-site assembly. Production takes 30 days, installation up to 60 days.
Brazilian travelers Matheus and Carol, living in a motorhome and heading to Ushuaia, met Marcelo and his dog Malu in Chile. Malu travels in a mini motorhome towed by a bicycle, equipped with a mini kitchen and a sleeping area. The video of the encounter, posted on Instagram on May 23, has garnered over 87,000 views.
The market for campervans and motorhomes is seeing a rise in demand for models with pop-up roofs, which combine compact size on the road with extra space when parked. These vehicles have a lower height when folded, reducing fuel consumption and improving handling, while raising the roof provides an additional bed and increased interior headroom. Featured models include Volkswagen California T7 (from €58,000), Hymer Grand Canyon S CrossOver (approx. €140,400), Westfalia Sven Hedin (from €96,000), Bürstner Habiton HM 6.0 (around €91,000), and Knaus BoxTime 600 MQ (from €66,990). Each model caters to different needs, from daily use to off-road travel.
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