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European Camping Statistics 2023: Industry Report

The 2023 Camperguru Camping Industry Report offers an in-depth view into Europe's camping market landscape, focusing on campers' preferences, booking trends, and top spots. The study analyses camping popularity and demographics data, 
seasonal patterns, average stay lengths, response speeds, and additional requests. It looks at monthly camping interest, with statistics on top destinations, user demographics, and popular spot types. We also highlight average night prices, top camping apps, and booking request volumes to reveal European camping growth trends and data about camping popularity and demographics.

Interest in Camping aka Seasonality

Based on comprehensive data spanning bookings, page views, user and newsletter registrations across each month, our interactive chart reveals the seasonal fluctuations and trends in camping interest throughout the year, capturing the evolving preferences of European campers.

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Top Camping Destinations

Get a breakdown of Europe's top camping destinations with Camperguru's booking and favourites ratio. Find out which of the 37 countries we cover are the most popular among campers.

Top 10 Home Countries

Discover the top 10 countries where our users are from. This information offers insight into the nationalities and demographics that are most invested in camping across Europe.

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Czechia 29 %
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Germany 12 %
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United Kingdom 11 %
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Spain 7 %
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France 5 %
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Slovakia 4 %
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Belgium 3 %
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Netherlands 3 %
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Switzerland 3 %
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Romania 3 %

Popular Spot Types

Options of camping spots are available, alongside their frequency count and average price rates. Discover everything from traditional campsites and farms to wineries, marinas, and exclusive private spots.

386x Campsite € 24
113x Camper park € 16
44x Parking € 15
37x Farm € 24
26x Private spot € 16
24x Winery € 21
17x Nature spot € 8
13x Restaurant € 16
12x Marina € 17
0x Golf Course

Length of Stay

Camping Trip Duration: With both accepted and rejected inquiries, the average stay is 5.60 nights.

1 night 23 %
2 or 3 nights 38 %
4 to 6 nights 19 %
7+ nights 21 %

Campsite Reaction Speed

Analyze the speed of the camping industry's response to inquiries using Camperguru's internal data. This information sheds light on the efficiency and timeliness of communication between campers and camping providers.

Within 24 hours 20 %
Up to 2 days 3 %
Up to 4 days 5 %
More than 4 days 74 %

Extras Selection

A breakdown of extra preferences such as larger groups, power supply, and pet-friendly options selected by campers during bookings.

No extras 41 %
Electricity 29 %
Family 22 %
Pets 10 %

Camper Types Demographics

The various camper types are self-identified by our users. This breakdown reveals the diversity of campers, from middle-aged couples to single parents, providing invaluable insights into the demographics of the camping community.

Midle-age couple 30 %
Family with older kids 19 %
Senior couple 16 %
Young couple 15 %
Family with babies 10 %
Solo traveller 9 %
Single parent 4 %
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Camping Style

This section reveals camper preferences, shedding light on the types of experiences that hold the most appeal, from beach relaxation and sports exploration to history and food indulgence.

Beach & relax 19 %
Sport, hike & explore 16 %
Nature & farms 14 %
Coffee & food lover 12 %
History & monuments 11 %
Wine lover 10 %
Family fun 7 %
Pets lover 7 %
Winter sports 4 %
Remote worker 3 %
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Top 10 Spot Features

A comprehensive look at the top 10 selected camping features among 100 options available at each camping spot that campers look for when making a booking.

Favorite Camping Tools

Apps and digital platforms. Our data from spots and user preferences reveal most popular co-pilots. Offering insights into campers' preferences for sourcing their next camping spot.

Park4night 14 %
ACSI 9 %
Camping-Car Park 9 %
Campernight 8 %
Campercontact 8 %
StayFree 7 %
Bezkempu 6 %
Camperland 6 %
Home camper 6 %
Campspace 5 %
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Enquiry Volume

Observe the yearly ebb and flow of the camping industry through our data on the total volume of booking inquiries per month. This provides key insights into high-demand periods and seasonal shifts, essential knowledge for all campers planning their trips.

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Full Occupancy Ratio

Analyse the distribution of enquiry rejections month by month, helping to understand the rate of full occupancy throughout the year. This perspective affords invaluable insights into the most in-demand periods for camping.

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Opening Seasons

Gain a comprehensive picture of campsite availability throughout the year with a monthly ratio of open campsites – even those that are partially open. This provides essential insight into the camping landscape across seasons.

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Top Camping Spots of 2023

Most visited spots at Camperguru in the trailing last 12 months.

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Vitavalka Vitezslavvalka

Vita, Renata and their girls have been traveling around Europe for over a decade. They have tried a caravan, a roof-top tent and a camper van. And have traveled with their family from Morocco to Turkey. They combine a home with long-term travel.

Vita Valka
CEO & Design at Camperguru
Co-Founder

Spanishwineexpert Amosstruck

Amos and Ellen only joined the van lifestyle a few years ago, but have been enjoying it ever since. A lot. They live in Spain and explore Europe from there. Their daily routine includes working remotely and enjoying every day.

Amos Struck
Growth at Camperguru
Co-Founder