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
Petrol (RON 95)
↑12% vs. region avg.
Petrol (RON 98)
Diesel (B7)
LPG (autogas)
↓1% vs. region avg.
Full tank (80 L, diesel)
€165
$193
100 km (10 L/100 km, diesel)
€20.63
$24.09
Per-station prices are shown where official open data is available:
The list of countries is expanding.
Up to 9.9 € difference per 60 L tank
Based on 3053 stations
Up to 13.8 € difference per 60 L tank
Based on 495 stations
Up to 11.94 € difference per 60 L tank
Based on 2890 stations
Up to 16.2 € difference per 60 L tank
Based on 2903 stations
Up to 6.6 € difference per 60 L tank
Based on 430 stations
€1.00 per 1 EUR · 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.
Fuel type
Price per kWh
Per-country price from our database. Route average: /kWh
Your single price applies to every country on the route.
Consumption
Litre/Gallon
Distance unit
Route — select countries and distances
Lisbon → London
Distance
2,200 km
Fuel cost
~€458
Est. time
~6 days
Lisbon → Madrid
700 km · ~€136 · ~2 days
Portugal 220 km ·
Spain 480 km
Lisbon → Rabat
870 km · ~€150 · ~2 days
Portugal 140 km ·
Spain 430 km ·
Morocco 300 km
Lisbon → Andorra la Vella
1,390 km · ~€268 · ~3 days
Portugal 330 km ·
Spain 1020 km ·
Andorra 40 km
Lisbon → Paris
1,950 km · ~€399 · ~5 days
Portugal 300 km ·
Spain 940 km ·
France 710 km
Current fuel prices in Portugal: Sin plomo 95 — €1.99 ($2.33), Sin plomo 98 — €2.13 ($2.49), Gasóleo simples — €2.06 ($2.41), Gasóleo especial — €2.10 ($2.45), GPL Auto — €0.89 ($1.04) per liter.
Available fuel grades in Portugal: Sin plomo 95, Sin plomo 98, Gasóleo simples, Gasóleo especial, GPL Auto.
The local gasoline grade is Sin plomo 95.
Portugal ranks #30 out of 41 countries in Europe by diesel price.
Use the route cost calculator to estimate your fuel expenses for a road trip through Portugal.
Average pump price ( · Portugal) ≈ . 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
Fuelo.net · fuelo.net
EU Weekly Oil Bulletin · energy.ec.europa.eu
DGEG Portugal (Preços Combustíveis) · precoscombustiveis.dgeg.gov.pt
precocombustiveis.pt · precocombustiveis.pt
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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Country overview
Avg. score
81
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Madeira 93Portugal remains a popular destination for winter motorhome trips. For a legal journey, a category B license (up to 3.5 t), insurance, technical inspection, and compliance with parking rules are required: no tables, chairs, or awnings outside. In Natura 2000 areas and protected coastal zones, strict restrictions apply, with high fines for waste dumping. It is recommended to use ASA service areas, campsites, and other legal overnight stops, and to consider toll roads and the Via Verde system.
On August 18, GNR's environmental unit inspected illegal camping in Sesimbra and issued 18 citations for improper motorhome parking.
A 67-year-old man died in Alfena when the motorhome he was repairing fell off its support. Neighbors tried to help with a jack, but failed.
In São Martinho do Porto, in the green heart of Serra dos Mangues, lies the Colina do Sol campsite. It covers about nine hectares and offers two swimming pools, a water area with slides, mini-golf, sports courts, children's clubs, and entertainment programs. There are about 200 pitches for tents, as well as equipped cottages and furnished tents. The beach of São Martinho do Porto is two kilometers away, with Nazaré and Óbidos nearby.
Euromaster advises checking tires, brakes, and suspension on motorhomes and caravans, which often weigh over 3500 kg. Also inspect filters, lighting, and the coupling device.
A gas cylinder exploded at Parque de Campismo da Lagoa de Santo André in Santiago do Cacém. A 56-year-old woman is in serious condition, a 50-year-old man suffered minor injuries.
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