For example, McRent has 50 rental depots across Europe. There are also other cheap ways! Dover-Calais is usually the cheapest crossing. The Eurotunnel is generally faster than the ferry which often suits our schedule. One cost which you may have overlooked is drinks and ice creams. :)Thanks so much for putting this data together. But the crowds depart with the heat of the sun, leaving plenty of space to spill out into secluded pitches under the stars. Or there is the scenic route! European campers prefer a very lightweight "three-season" sleeping bag and a closed-cell sleeping pad. Sign up to our newsletter for weekly inspiration, discounts and competitions, Copyright © 2020 Apa Digital AG, all rights reserved. This keeps the food costs down by cooking for ourselves and takes the cooking out of the tent or caravan - who wants to cook inside in gloriously hot weather? As a family of five a stop for a drink or ice cream leaves us with very little change from a Euro 20 note. At Rough Guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly off-the-beaten-track. That’s pretty impressive for a family of four and a dog, considering the average cost of a campsite in Europe is €25 per night. The yearly cost was £480 (including VAT). Rank. Groceries Index. good job this give us a good starting point as we want to do fulltime as soon we retired. However, "weekend campings" are rented out on a yearly basis to local urbanites, and often are full or don't allow what they call "stop-and-go" campers (you). Camping in Europe can be great fun, hugely interesting and often, but not always, offers better weather than here in the UK. Budget and plan well to avoid shocks. see our FAQ.

Thanks so much for your honesty - this is such a great help! Don't leave the service until the last minute. As mentioned earlier, you can get some good packages that include the ferry from Poole and Portsmouth if you hire a tent, caravan, or villa. What a detailed breakdown. Plan the journey well and it can be far less stressful, and a carefully selected overnight stopover can add to your holiday rather than being an inconvenient necessity. And if you're camping outside a major city, the money you save on parking alone will likely pay for your campsite (leave your car at the campground and take the handy bus downtown). Cost: Prices at European campgrounds vary according to facilities and style, but don't be surprised if you're asked to pay by the tent, the person, and the vehicle. But if they do, the "Full" sign usually refers to motorhomes and trailers. We have motor homed New Zealand and part of NSW. Don't take too long getting that next blog post up mate, we need all the hints and tips we can get! Tips on Sleeping for Free. facts. For example, one campground in France’s Camargue offers rides on the region’s famous horses. Travel costs can be a large part of your expenditure. Expect to pay $300-$2,200 or more for one person for the basics needed to go backpacking -- a pack, a tarp or tent, a sleeping bag and pad, and possibly a stove to heat food and beverages. This is so helpful.

The tag made the journey much less stressful and saved lots of time at the busier tolls. At the eastern end of the beach there’s also a beach-shack bar, showers and loos. The cost of staying in campgrounds averages about $8 a night. But yes, it does seem rude to ask Anonymously... Well said "Europe by camper", what a cheeky sod! What wonderful memories you must have. Rough Guides® is a trademark owned by Apa Group with its headquarters at Mill Street, London SE1 2BA, United Kingdom, This site is owned by Apa Digital AG, Bahnhofplatz 6, 8854 Siebnen, Switzerland. Many campgrounds offer swimming pools, movies, fireworks displays, dances, or cook-outs. thank you. We take a gas BBQ for two reasons. You are able to relax for an hour and have a meal so that when you reach France you are ready to continue your journey. One drink or ice cream stop a day in a two-week holiday will add significantly to the overall cost. Slightly more expensive than in the UK. Many Europeans stay overnight for free in these rest stops and take advantage of the amenities offered to travelers. These are really invaluable statistics and very much appreciated. The prices didn’t change from late December to January. We take a Cadac gas barbeque which has lasted us well. In 2018 we booked the Eurotunnel in May and paid £422. Chart: Cost of Living Index. Whether they are called Autobahn, autostrade, or autoroute, most of these highways have large rest stops complete with restaurants, clean rest rooms, and showers. You don’t need reservations, and even if you show up after the office is closed you can still go in and set up your tent. April 18, 2018. Thankyou for sharing your brilliant record keeping.

Any idea how to get them at the correct location? Cheers, Jay. Our single-axle caravan cost £170 to service this year - a twin-axle unit will cost more. Another bonus to camper-van travel: Across Europe, with a camper van or motorhome, you can sleep overnight for free in any legal parking space, including rest stops on national motorways (look for a big blue and white "P" sign). Book hostels for your trip, and don't forget to purchase travel insurance before you go. Rent Index. A camping pitch in a prime location 50 yards from the Mediterranean on a site with good facilities and entertainment will cost far more than a site nestled in a forest inland which has basic facilities and no entertainment. At the start of our holiday we buy a small selection of bottles of wine. Some are practically luxurious. Well done. Then you can access your favorite statistics via the star in the header. And with COVID-19 still active, an extra cost at present is that you may need to self isolate on your return to the UK and potentially lose two weeks’ wages. Terms of Service | Privacy, European Hostels: The Cure for Expensive, Lonely Travel, Out of Options (or Money)? As mentioned earlier, when you are sure you are camping abroad and have decided on the dates, then book the Eurotunnel early as we have found the price rises as the date of departure approaches. There’s the quick route - Worcester to Gairloch in 10 hours. Caravan service engineers get very busy in the months prior to Easter and remain busy through the summer.

Our Red Pennant European travel cover (breakdown for car and caravan and health cover for 5 people) last year cost £144 (approx. What was our grand total? off-season This is, I believe, a mistake. A camper who bicycles in might pay $5 for her tent and $3 for herself; a couple driving into the same site might pay $6 for the two of them, $5 for their tent, and $4 for their car.

We then taste the wines over the course of the holiday to determine which ones we will buy in quantity to bring back to the UK. Another puts on weekly puppet shows. We have really enjoyed reading your blog, and its has helped us in planning our next trip. We find it easier than a real one and in some campsites naked flames are not allowed - especially in forested areas. We're in an american rv, don't think i can better your fuel costs, but lovin every minuteDebnTel. This is included in our joint travel insurance through Red Pennant. English is the second language of campings throughout Europe, and most managers will understand the monoglot American. As always, there are terms and conditions to read. Safety: Campgrounds are remarkably low-theft. In general, European campgrounds are less private than American versions, and many forbid open fires. The maximum number of miles we drove in a day was. A small tent can almost always be squeezed in somewhere. Eastern European campgrounds are generally very cheap, and the newer ones have excellent facilities. I used a set of criteria: car, caravan, bikes on roof, 2 adults and 3 children, depart 18 July, return 2 August - for the ferry a standard flexi ticket, the Eurotunnel a standard ticket. Wauw! Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Off to Norway soon.

Away from the tourist spots you will find restaurants offering traditional food to the locals with a set menu at very reasonable prices. Quiet is enforced beginning at 10 or 11 p.m., and checkout time is usually noon. Services: Not every campground will take tents; some are RV only. One point to note is that the terms & conditions of the breakdown cover may stipulate that both the car and caravan need to be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (April 18, 2018).