PiNCAMP Price Analysis 2026

Camping in Europe remains relatively inexpensive

• Northern Europe is particularly inexpensive

• 5-star camping with large price differences

• Off-season: Significant savings potential in Europe

Berlin, March 12, 2026 – Camping holidays in Europe remain affordable compared to many other types of vacation. A family pays an average of around €49 per night for a camping trip during the peak summer season. Camping is particularly inexpensive in Northern Europe: in Norway, an overnight stay costs an average of €38, in Sweden €40, and in Germany €41. This makes these countries among the most affordable camping destinations in Europe in 2026. Significant price differences are also evident in the luxury segment across Europe: while 5-star campsites in Germany are particularly affordable, prices in traditional holiday destinations are considerably higher. This is shown by the latest price analysis from PiNCAMP, the camping portal of the ADAC, ANWB, and TCS.

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Europe remains a price-differentiated camping market.

The European camping market shows significant price differences between regions. While campers across Europe pay an average of around €49 per night, some countries are considerably cheaper. Particularly affordable prices can be found in Northern Europe: Norway (€38), Sweden (€40), and Germany (€41) are among the most budget-friendly camping destinations. In contrast, camping is significantly more expensive in classic Mediterranean destinations such as Croatia (€73) and Italy (€63).

Price trends are moderate across Europe: Camping prices are rising by an average of 7% compared to the previous year.

“Camping remains a relatively inexpensive form of vacation in Europe – especially in times of rising travel costs, it is an attractive alternative to traditional vacation options for many families,” says Uwe Frers, camping expert and managing director of PiNCAMP, the camping portal of the ADAC, ANWB, and TCS. “Particularly in popular Mediterranean countries, high international demand meets limited capacity – consequently, prices are higher there.”

Europe: Average prices by country (peak season 2026)

Luxury camping: Large price differences within Europe

The price differences are particularly noticeable in the luxury segment. Five-star campsites (“ADAC Superplätze”) vary considerably in price across Europe.

While an overnight stay at such a campsite in Germany costs an average of €57, prices in popular holiday destinations are significantly higher:

• Spain: €98
• Croatia: €95
• Austria: €92
• Italy: €91

“Those looking for comfortable camping with high-quality facilities will find very different price levels in Europe,” says Frers. “Only sites with particularly high-quality facilities and service receive five stars in the Europe-wide standardized ADAC classification and thus the ‘ADAC Superplatz’ designation.”

Coastal locations: Often significantly more expensive in Europe

In many European holiday destinations, camping directly by the sea is significantly more expensive. Across Europe, coastal campsites are on average 36% more expensive than comparable inland locations. Some countries show particularly high price premiums for sites right by the sea.

The price increase is particularly significant in:

• France: +49%
• Spain: +36%
• Croatia: +30%

Germany is one of the exceptions here: campsites on the coast cost on average only about 1% more than comparable sites inland.

Off-season: Significant savings potential in Europe

Camping is a particularly popular holiday option for families with school-age children – consequently, demand is high during the peak season in July and August. Those who travel outside of the summer holidays can save significantly across Europe. On average, prices in the off-season are around 29% lower than in the high season.

The effect is particularly pronounced in classic summer destinations:

Conclusion: A differentiated market – Europe offers diverse price levels

“Camping remains a popular form of vacation in Europe – from simple, affordable sites to high-quality premium facilities. Despite moderate price increases, the price level remains attractive compared to other international destinations. At the same time, we see that many travelers are sensitive to excessive price increases and adjust their length of stay or destination accordingly,” says Uwe Frers, camping expert and managing director of PiNCAMP.

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Method

The PiNCAMP price analysis for 2026 is based on the published overnight prices for the 2026 high season. The price information from approximately 2,300 campsites in the most popular holiday destinations for German campers was evaluated. The calculation is based on the total price per night for a family (two adults and one child up to ten years old).Including a pitch for a motorhome or caravan with towing vehicle; tent pitches were not included. The analysis included Germany, Italy, France, Croatia, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The evaluation regarding 5-star campsites and proximity to the coast is based on inspected campsites.

The complete data tables are in the Press kit available.

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Disclaimer: This press release was machine translated from German.