Britain's £2 levy may double caravan holidays · VanLife Weekly #25
Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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VanSky index for Usinsk, Russia — 87 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Usinsk, Russia — VanSky 87 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #1089 of 1546 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 11°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Usinsk ranks 1516 of 1546 cities. Country average VanSky — 90.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.13 /l
₽85.10 · €0.99/l
33 of 132
cheaper than 76% of countries
Petrol
$0.95 /l
₽71.65 · €0.84/l
22 of 134
cheaper than 84% of countries
LPG
$0.46 /l
₽34.70 · €0.40/l
4 of 48
cheaper than 94% of countries
Russia has 32,200 motorhome and caravan owners, with about 2,500 new families choosing this type of travel each year. Residents of St. Petersburg have booked motorhomes for the entire summer season, with popular destinations including Karelia and the Murmansk region. The market's growth is hindered by a lack of infrastructure: only 464 campsites for motorhomes operate nationwide. A new Russian-made motorhome costs from 4.5–5 million rubles, while rental starts at 20,000 rubles per day.
The popularity of traveling in motorhomes and caravans has grown in St. Petersburg. Russia has about 32,200 owners of homes on wheels and 322 companies, of which 115 offer rentals. A new domestically produced motorhome costs between 4.5 and 5 million rubles, a used one between 2 and 3 million, and rental starts at 20,000 rubles per day. The development of caravanning is hindered by a lack of infrastructure, but travelers note the absence of strict parking restrictions as in Europe.
Russia has 32,200 motorhome owners, with caravanning growing by 2,500 families annually. A new Russian-made motorhome costs from 4.5–5 million rubles, rental from 20,000 rubles per day. The segment's development is hindered by a lack of campsites: only 464 equipped sites exist nationwide.
In 2026, the Volvo FMX 6×6 motorhome debuted on the Russian market, built on a modified chassis for off-road use. It features electric winches front and rear, Aurora LED lighting, an additional heated fuel tank, and enhanced cabin insulation. The living module includes a living room, bedroom, kitchen with appliances, bathroom with shower and hammam, and two 400-liter water tanks. Power comes from lithium batteries, a solar panel, diesel generator, and inverters, enabling long-term autonomous living.
A vintage Ikarus bus, transformed into a mobile home, is listed for sale in Kirov. The owners are willing to deliver it to Perm or the Perm region. The price for the business, including the retro-styled bus, is 2 million rubles.
Volkswagen has released the Gute-Nacht-Paket for the electric ID. Buzz, converting it into a compact camper for two people. The kit includes a bed frame with a 2.0 x 1.2 m mattress, blackout blinds, a table, two chairs, and ventilation grilles. Software maintains climate control for up to 48 hours, and Vehicle-to-Load provides 230 V power at up to 2000 W. The package costs from €2,600 and is available for all passenger versions of the ID. Buzz.
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