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Where Should I Take My Campervan on Holiday?
Often when people are looking forward to that very exciting first night in their new campervan, they ask us where they can stay near Sussex Campervans. Although plenty of people enjoy wild camping, we think it’s worth staying on a good campsite for your maiden voyage, while you get to know your new camper and all its facilities. You do need to plug in to electric hook-up in order to get the full benefit of all the wonderful features built in to your new campervan.
So we asked friends and owners of Sussex Campervans for their top campsites in the South of England – some of the options above are what they suggested, based on their personal experiences. You can always read all of our clients travel stories on our website.
UK Campervan Holidays
If you’ve recently bought a campervan or are hiring one to travel in, you’ll be thinking about all the different holidays you can go on. UK Campervanning is incredibly popular, with people regularly hiring campervans to explore their ideal holiday destinations in comfort.
Below we have compiled some of the most popular places you can take your campervan on holiday both in the UK and abroad in Europe. They come complete with FAQ’s and everything you’ll need to know to make an informed decision.
How Much is a Campervan Holiday?
If you’re considering renting or buying a campervan to go on holiday, then one of the first questions many people consider is cost. When taking away a camper for your holiday costs can vary from person to person.
You need to consider rental fees, campsite fees, fuel, insurance and any extras. However, many of these expenses if done smartly can be minimised or cut completely.
In the excitement of being behind the wheel of a camper and experiencing the feeling of freedom that comes with it, it can be tempting to throw everything to the wind. However, planning ahead and doing good research is often what separates experienced campervanners from beginners. This is where you can save a fortune.
You can avoid campsite fee’s if you decide to go wildcamping and complete research on the best places to visit. Fuel use can be minimal if you have pre-decided locations on where you want to go and stick to the route. You can save money on extras by bringing everything you need with you. If you do the above successfully you can cut the cost down to as low as £850-1000 for a week for hire and fuel costs that get you as far as France or the North Cost 500.
You can obviously hire campervans from websites or private listers at a cheaper price, however this should be done with very careful consideration. Cheaper campervan rental agreements can be unreliable or come with hidden issues. The last thing you want is to have mechanical issues or faults while on holiday.
Is a Campervan Holiday Cheaper than a Hotel?
In most cases, a budget hotel at face value is cheaper than a campervan. However, consider you were to drive your campervan to the Lake District and cook your dinner under cascading hills while watching the sunset. How much would a hotel charge you for that experience? Probably a lot more than doing it yourself in your own personal campervan. Some experiences are priceless.
What is the most affordable Campervan for a holiday?
The most economical campervan model for holidays is the popular Nissan NV200. You can read our breakdown of the most economical campervans here. The Nissan NV200 campercar is the perfect way to have a camper holiday for solo travellers or couples with an MPG of 53.3. This is closely followed by the Renault Trafic which can fit up to 4 people and has an MPG of 46.3. One of the worst van models for fuel efficiency that can often end up costing people more than they expected is the Mercedes Sprinter which has a combined MPG of 31.4 on some models, but can often have campervan conversions with an MPG as low as 20. Over a 7 day period this really starts to add up especially on a long haul trip to other European countries such as France.
Should I Rent or Buy a Campervan for Holidays?
Whether you should buy a campervan or continue renting completely depends on how often you plan to use the camper and how much you love campervan life!
Many of our clients at Sussex Campervans use their campers for over 4-6 weeks a year, and the majority use it to replace their car as their everyday vehicle. If this is the case, then owning rather than renting becomes significantly more cost effective.
The longer you own your campervan the less it depreciates and the more value you get form it. In most cases owning a brand-new campervan becomes net positive after 4 or 5 years because you have an asset that is holding its value, rather than spending money in rental fees with nothing to show for it.
If you still want to travel but for only 2-4 weeks a year, then owning a pre-loved model is also a strong financial move and can in many cases leave you net positive from the first year rather than if you had rented.
If however, you only want to use your campervan for festivals once every few years, then renting is probably the better option!
Read our post on The Best Campervans to get a better understanding of finances and if buying a camper is right for you.
Where Can I Park and Sleep in my Campervan?
It depends on where you are travelling. There are tons of options to suit everybody’s own personal preference. Read our guide on Wildcamping to learn about where you can stay ‘off-grid’. Otherwise some of the most popular sleep stops include campsites, pub car parks, motorway service stations, private land or rural laybys.