Campsite Prices: Are We Paying Too Much for a Night's Stay in the UK?
Why the cost of staying on a campsite has increased, where to find cheaper alternatives, how to keep your touring costs under control and what the big camping clubs could do to give their members better value for money.
Introduction: The cost of a night under the stars
Remember when you could pull onto a campsite with your motorhome, campervan or caravan, plug into the electric hook-up, perhaps take the dog for a walk and enjoy a peaceful evening without feeling that you had just spent the equivalent of a week's food shopping?
For many touring enthusiasts, those days seem a long way behind us.
There was a time when a night on a decent campsite was an affordable part of a UK touring holiday. Today, depending on where you travel, the time of year and the facilities you expect, a single night's stay can make a considerable dent in your holiday budget.
And it isn't just the premium holiday parks charging more. Smaller independent sites, traditional touring parks and some sites operated by the major clubs have all felt the pressure of rising costs.
So, are we paying too much? Or are campsite owners simply passing on the unavoidable costs of running a business?
Perhaps the answer is somewhere in between.
One thing is certain: the price of a pitch has become an increasingly important consideration for motorhome, campervan and caravan owners. Many of us bought our leisure vehicles to enjoy freedom, explore the country and take affordable holidays. We didn't necessarily expect to have to budget for accommodation at hotel prices every night!
Let's look at what has happened since 2019, why prices have risen, where the cheaper alternatives can be found and what the major camping clubs could do to help.
How much have campsite prices increased since 2019?
There is no single reliable national price list covering every UK campsite, and prices vary enormously depending on location, facilities, season and the type of accommodation. However, official inflation figures give us a useful indication of what has happened.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes a price index for holiday centres, camping sites, youth hostels and similar accommodation services.
The index rose from 123.0 in 2019 to 194.3 in 2025, an increase of approximately 58%. The sharpest increases came during the post-pandemic period, particularly in 2022 and 2023. The annual inflation rate for this category had slowed to 0.6% by 2025.
It is important to understand that this is a broader accommodation category, not a measurement of campsite pitch fees alone. Nevertheless, it illustrates how considerably the cost of this type of holiday accommodation has changed.
For anyone who was paying £20 a night in 2019, a 58% increase would mean an equivalent of approximately £31.60 today. That is an illustration of the index's movement, not a claim that every campsite has increased its prices by that amount.
And there is another problem: campsite prices are not the only thing that has increased. Fuel, food, vehicle insurance, servicing and the general cost of travelling have all put additional pressure on household budgets.
The result is that a touring holiday which once felt like a relatively inexpensive way to get away can now become surprisingly expensive.
What caused the sharp increase in campsite prices?
There isn't one single reason. Several things happened almost simultaneously, and the camping industry was affected by many of the same pressures as the wider hospitality sector.
1. The pandemic and the staycation boom
The pandemic changed the way many people holidayed.
With overseas travel restricted, more people discovered the attractions of holidaying in the UK. Motorhome, campervan and caravan sales benefited from this change, and demand for touring pitches increased.
Campsite owners suddenly found themselves in a position where demand could exceed available pitches, particularly in popular coastal areas, national parks and traditional holiday destinations.
Where demand is strong and the number of available pitches is limited, prices tend to rise.
The problem is that some of those higher prices have remained even though the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic have passed.
2. Energy prices
Running a campsite isn't simply a matter of mowing the grass and opening the gates.
Think about the electricity needed to operate:
Heated shower blocks and toilet facilities.
Washing machines and tumble dryers.
Lighting, security systems and reception buildings.
Electric hook-ups for hundreds of touring vehicles.
Swimming pools, restaurants and other leisure facilities.
Energy costs increased significantly during the cost-of-living crisis. Sites that included electricity within their nightly pitch fees had to absorb much of that uncertainty, particularly when customers were using more electricity for heating and other appliances.
Some operators responded by introducing electricity meters or charging separately for electricity.
3. Wages, staffing and National Insurance
A campsite needs people to keep it running.
Grounds maintenance, cleaning, reception, repairs, waste management and general maintenance all require staff or contractors.
Rising minimum wages, employer National Insurance contributions and recruitment difficulties have added to operating costs.
These pressures have not disappeared simply because energy inflation has started to settle. The cost of employing people remains an important consideration for campsite operators.
4. Business rates, insurance, water and maintenance
There are plenty of expenses that customers don't necessarily see when they arrive.
Business rates, public liability insurance, water supplies, sewage treatment, rubbish collection, drainage, road repairs and routine maintenance all have to be paid for.
A shower block might look perfectly ordinary to someone using it, but it needs cleaning, heating, repairing and eventually replacing.
Similarly, a hardstanding pitch, electric hook-up point or drainage system requires investment.
The UK holiday park and campsite industry has highlighted these operating-cost pressures in its own research. Operators have reported having to increase prices, reduce services or introduce measures such as metered electricity. (UKCCA cost-of-living report).
5. Investment in higher standards
Some campsites have invested heavily in improving their facilities. New shower blocks, upgraded electric supplies, serviced pitches, children's play areas, restaurants and entertainment facilities can make a site more attractive.
But who pays for these improvements?
Ultimately, customers contribute through their pitch fees.
There is nothing wrong with a campsite investing in better facilities and charging accordingly. However, it does raise a question: should every motorhome or campervan owner have to pay towards facilities they might never use?
A motorhome owner with their own shower, toilet, heating, kitchen and electrical system may simply want a safe, level pitch for the night.
They might have absolutely no interest in a swimming pool, entertainment complex or luxurious shower block.
Perhaps we need more choice in how we pay.
6. Fewer touring pitches in some locations
Another factor worth considering is the availability of touring pitches.
The holiday park property market has seen a financial attraction in static caravan pitches, which can provide a different and potentially more predictable income stream.
Savills' 2025 Holiday and Home Park Update reported that touring caravan pitches were increasingly being replaced by static caravan pitches. It also highlighted increased demand for casual nightly touring pitches.
This is important because fewer touring pitches, combined with continuing demand, can put further pressure on the remaining accommodation.
(Savills Holiday and Home Park Update).
What are we actually paying for a night?
It is difficult to give one definitive UK-wide average because a basic grass pitch in a farmer's field is a completely different proposition from a fully serviced pitch at a popular holiday park.
However, some recent figures help put things into perspective.
A campsite database survey published on 10 November 2026 reported a median UK price of £26 per night for a motorhome and two adults, based on 462 UK sites with a published price from 2024 onwards.
This is a useful indication of the market, although it is not an official national survey and shouldn't be confused with the price of a pitch at every type of campsite.
You can see the research at Camperisles.
The other end of the market can look very different.
Some premium club and independent sites can charge considerably more than £30 or £40 a night, particularly during school holidays and at sought-after destinations.
For example, advertised Caravan and Motorhome Club pitches at some locations show prices in the £30–£40 range for two adults, depending on the pitch and dates.
And remember, if you're travelling with children, extra adults or additional vehicles, the final bill can be different.
My advice is to look at the total price for your particular party rather than simply comparing the advertised starting price.
Is the upward trend in campsite prices continuing?
This is where things become interesting.
The cost increases have not continued at the same rate.
The ONS accommodation index reached 194.3 in 2025, compared with 123.0 in 2019. However, the annual inflation rate for this category slowed to 0.6% in 2025.
The latest quarterly figures available in the ONS series when researching this article show the index at 189.4 in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 192.9 in the same quarter of 2025. That represents a year-on-year reduction of approximately 1.8%.
This suggests that the exceptionally rapid price increases of recent years may be easing.
It does not mean every campsite has reduced its fees. Individual sites can still increase their prices, especially in popular areas and at peak times.
It does, however, suggest that campsite operators may have less room to keep increasing prices at the rates experienced in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
You can follow the figures through the ONS camping and holiday accommodation price index.
Can campsite prices continue at this level?
I think this is one of the most important questions facing the touring industry.
There is a limit to what customers are prepared to pay.
Motorhome, campervan and caravan owners are not necessarily wealthy holidaymakers. Many are pensioners, working families and people who have saved for years to buy their leisure vehicle.
A large proportion purchased their vehicles because they wanted freedom and flexibility, and because they believed touring could provide an affordable way of taking holidays.
But consider this example.
A couple spending £35 a night on a campsite for a 14-night holiday will pay £490 just for accommodation.
Add fuel, food, attractions, sightseeing, ferry crossings and the occasional meal out, and the overall cost becomes substantial.
Now imagine a family travelling with a caravan, paying for a pitch, additional adults, children, an awning and perhaps a second vehicle.
The cost can climb very quickly.
What happens when the holiday becomes too expensive?
People change their habits.
They might:
Take fewer holidays during the year.
Stay for shorter periods.
Choose smaller independent sites.
Avoid school holiday periods.
Use stopover schemes rather than traditional campsites.
Travel abroad where they believe they can get better value.
Spend more time staying at home.
There is already evidence of more cautious customer behaviour. The UKCCA's 2024 industry research highlighted shorter stays, last-minute booking behaviour and customers becoming more careful with their spending.
There is a danger that campsite operators increase their prices to compensate for rising costs, only to find that fewer people are booking.
A full campsite charging £35 a night is obviously attractive from a revenue point of view. But a campsite with numerous empty pitches because customers consider it too expensive could ultimately be worse off.
I believe the industry needs to consider the relationship between price, occupancy and customer loyalty.
A reasonable price with a regular flow of visitors can be better business than an increasingly expensive pitch that customers decide they can no longer afford.
Motorhomes, campervans and caravans: are we all being treated fairly?
One thing that often gets overlooked is that people use their leisure vehicles differently.
A motorhome owner might have everything needed for comfortable off-grid living. They may be completely self-contained and only need somewhere safe and legal to park overnight.
A campervan owner may have similar requirements, perhaps with a smaller vehicle and fewer facilities.
A caravan owner might want a larger pitch, space for an awning, a car and possibly a family.
Yet many sites use broadly similar pitch pricing structures regardless of the facilities a customer actually uses.
There is an opportunity here for campsites to introduce more flexible pricing.
For example, why not offer:
A basic touring pitch: A level parking space, access to drinking water and waste disposal, but no electric hook-up or use of premium facilities.
A standard pitch: Grass or hardstanding with electric hook-up and access to normal site facilities.
A fully serviced pitch: Electric, water and drainage directly onto the pitch, alongside the full range of site facilities.
This would give customers greater choice and allow them to decide what they actually need.
The self-sufficient motorhome owner could pay less, while those wanting all the facilities could choose a more expensive package.
It seems a sensible way forward.
Where can you find much cheaper places to stay?
Now for the good news.
You don't have to spend £30–£40 every night to enjoy touring the UK.
There are plenty of alternatives, although you might need to do a little more research and be willing to sacrifice some facilities.
1. Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Locations (CLs)
Small privately owned sites, usually limited to five pitches.
These are among the options I would investigate first.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club has a network of more than 2,000 Certificated Locations across the UK.
They are generally small, privately run sites that offer a much quieter alternative to larger holiday parks.
Some have excellent views, rural surroundings and basic facilities. Others offer electric hook-up, hardstanding and additional amenities.
The Club advertises CL stays from as little as £2.50 per night, although that is a starting price rather than a typical price. Fees vary by location and facilities, so check the actual charge before booking.
You do need to be a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club.
See the CL directory.
2. Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Sites
The Camping and Caravanning Club also has a network of small member-only sites called Certificated Sites.
These can be excellent alternatives to the larger club sites.
The Club advertises prices starting from £10 per unit per night. Individual owners set their own prices, and facilities vary considerably.
Some have little more than a field, drinking water and waste disposal. Others provide electric hook-up and additional facilities.
You can find out more through the Certificated Sites directory.
3. Small independent campsites and farm sites
Don't overlook the small independent campsites.
Some of the most enjoyable places I've come across on touring routes are privately operated sites with only a handful of pitches.
They might not have a swimming pool, bar, restaurant or entertainment programme, but perhaps that's exactly what you want.
Search for farm campsites, rural touring sites, basic campsites and small independent caravan parks.
Look beyond the popular holiday destinations, too. Staying a few miles outside a major tourist area can make a considerable difference to the price.
It is also worth contacting a site directly to check its best available price, rather than assuming that the first price you see on a booking website is the only option.
4. Brit Stops
Brit Stops is another option worth investigating, particularly for motorhome owners.
It connects travellers with pubs, farm shops, vineyards and attractions that welcome motorhomes and, more recently, caravans at participating locations.
The scheme advertises more than 1,200 stopover locations across the UK and Ireland, with membership giving access to its website and app.
At the time of writing, its website displays a membership price of £30.80, although promotional pricing can change.
These are not conventional campsites. Facilities vary, and you should read each host's conditions, check whether your vehicle is accepted and respect any expectations about supporting the business.
However, being able to stop somewhere interesting while enjoying a meal or purchasing something locally can be a great way to combine travelling with an overnight stay.
See Brit Stops.
5. Pub, farm and business stopover schemes
There are other networks and independent arrangements offering overnight stops at pubs, farms and businesses.
Some operate on the understanding that visitors support the host by making a purchase. Others may request a small donation or charge for electricity.
These arrangements can be particularly useful for self-contained motorhomes.
Always check the conditions, opening arrangements, vehicle restrictions and length of stay.
And remember, an overnight stopover is not necessarily a campsite. You may not have access to toilets, showers, waste disposal or electric hook-up.
6. Rallies and temporary holiday sites
Club rallies and temporary holiday sites can provide another way to reduce costs.
They are particularly worth considering if you enjoy meeting other motorhome, caravan and campervan owners.
The attractions are often the social side, interesting locations and straightforward facilities rather than luxury surroundings.
Check the dates, venue facilities, joining requirements and total cost before committing.
7. Consider travelling outside peak season
This is possibly the simplest way to save money.
A campsite that charges a premium during the school summer holidays may offer considerably lower rates during March, April, October or November.
Weekdays can also be cheaper than weekends.
For those who have flexibility, travelling outside the busiest periods can mean:
Lower pitch prices.
More choice of pitches.
Less crowded facilities.
Quieter attractions and roads.
A more relaxed touring experience.
There is something rather appealing about having a beautiful location almost to yourself, without paying peak-season prices for the privilege.
8. Use designated overnight parking and stopovers
There is an increasing interest in affordable overnight parking for motorhomes, particularly from owners who don't need a full campsite.
Some local authorities, pubs, attractions and private operators provide designated overnight parking facilities.
These can be particularly useful when travelling between destinations, rather than spending several days in one place.
It is important not to assume that you can simply park overnight in any lay-by, car park, beach or beauty spot. Check local restrictions, signage and permissions. A parking space is not automatically permission to camp overnight.
What the UK could really benefit from is a much wider network of affordable, properly designated motorhome stopovers, rather than expecting every overnight traveller to use a fully equipped holiday park.
How can you reduce the cost of your campsite stays?
Finding cheaper campsites is one thing, but there are plenty of other ways to bring down the overall cost of touring.
Here are some things worth trying.
Compare the complete price, not just the pitch fee.
Check whether electricity, dogs, awnings, additional adults, showers and other facilities are included. A site advertising a cheap basic pitch could become more expensive once everything is added.
Consider whether you actually need electric hook-up.
If you have sufficient leisure batteries, solar panels and an appropriate charging system, you might be able to manage without hook-up for some of your stops.
Ask whether a non-electric pitch is available and how much you could save.
Stay for longer where discounts are offered.
Some sites offer reduced prices for longer stays, while others have special weekly rates. Compare the total cost rather than assuming that paying by the night is always best.
Book outside school holidays.
This is particularly important for anyone who has retired or has flexible working arrangements.
Use your club membership properly.
Don't simply renew your membership and forget about it. Look at the smaller sites, discounts, touring offers and other benefits available.
Avoid paying for facilities you don't use.
There is little point paying a premium for a swimming pool, entertainment complex or luxury shower facilities when you intend to spend most of your time exploring the surrounding area.
Plan your route around affordable overnight stops.
Instead of selecting a destination first and then finding somewhere expensive to stay, look for reasonably priced sites and stopovers along your intended route.
This is particularly useful when touring Scotland, Wales or the more rural parts of England, where some wonderful small sites are tucked away from the main tourist routes.
What can the three big clubs do to help?
Now we come to an important part of the discussion.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club, the Camping and Caravanning Club and the Motor Caravanners' Club all have an important role in the future of affordable touring.
They are not identical organisations. The first two operate extensive campsite networks and member-only smaller sites, whereas the Motor Caravanners' Club is more focused on the social and rally side of touring. Their opportunities will therefore differ.
However, all three have a responsibility to listen to their members and help make touring affordable.
I appreciate that these organisations have operating costs of their own. They need to maintain facilities, employ staff, invest in their networks and remain financially sustainable.
But being a large club should also bring advantages. Membership numbers, purchasing power, experience and relationships with private site owners should provide opportunities to deliver better value.
Here are some suggestions.
1. Introduce more genuinely affordable basic pitches
Not everyone wants a premium campsite.
Why not develop more sites specifically for self-contained motorhomes and campervans?
A basic pitch could include:
A level, safe parking area.
Drinking water.
Chemical toilet disposal.
Grey waste disposal.
Access to rubbish facilities.
Electric hook-up and extensive leisure facilities could be optional extras.
This would allow customers to choose how much they spend and would help clubs attract owners who currently prefer smaller independent sites.
2. Make better use of existing club sites
The major clubs already have established networks.
Could some areas of existing sites be used for simpler, lower-cost touring pitches?
For example, a section of a campsite with fewer facilities or no electric hook-up could be offered at a reduced price.
There is no reason every pitch needs to be priced as though every customer wants the full package.
3. Offer better off-peak and longer-stay discounts
The clubs already have various promotional schemes, but I believe there is room for much more.
Imagine a simple offer:
Stay three nights and receive the fourth night at half price.
Stay seven nights and receive a meaningful weekly discount.
Introduce special weekday rates.
Offer particularly attractive winter touring prices.
This could encourage people to stay longer and help sites maintain occupancy during quieter periods.
A busy campsite offering a reasonable discount may generate more income than one with empty pitches and high prices.
4. Make membership benefits more worthwhile
Membership should feel like an investment rather than another annual bill.
For example, the Caravan and Motorhome Club currently offers membership from £69 a year by direct debit, with a £15 nightly saving on its UK club-site pitches compared with non-member prices.
On that £15 difference alone, five nights would cover the annual membership fee, before considering other membership benefits.
The Camping and Caravanning Club currently offers membership from £56.95, with access to its member-only Certificated Sites and other discounts.
Its 2026 offers have included 25% off pitch fees at more than 40 Club Sites for early bookings, alongside additional offers for eligible older members.
These are positive examples of how clubs can help members save money. But I would like to see more ongoing, straightforward discounts that reward regular customers rather than relying mainly on occasional promotions.
Sources: Caravan and Motorhome Club membership and prices and Camping and Caravanning Club 2026 offers.
5. Create a loyalty scheme for regular touring customers
Think about someone who spends 30, 40 or even 60 nights a year on club sites.
Shouldn't they receive something extra?
A loyalty scheme could offer:
A discount after a certain number of nights.
An annual touring reward.
Reduced rates for repeat stays.
Special offers for customers who book several trips.
Extra benefits for long-standing members.
It would reward loyalty and give customers a reason to keep using the club instead of looking elsewhere.
6. Give customers greater price transparency
One thing that frustrates customers is discovering that the advertised price is not necessarily the final price.
I would like to see all clubs provide a clear breakdown showing the total cost before booking.
Customers should be able to compare the cost of grass, hardstanding, electric and non-electric pitches without having to work through a complicated booking system.
Clubs should also explain why particular prices have increased and demonstrate where the money is being reinvested.
Members are more likely to accept an increase when they can see what they are getting in return.
7. Negotiate better deals with suppliers
The major clubs purchase significant quantities of electricity, equipment, maintenance services and other supplies.
Could they use their buying power more effectively to control costs?
Better procurement arrangements, energy efficiency measures, water management and sensible investment could all help control running expenses.
Any savings should be used to improve facilities or reduce the pressure on pitch prices.
8. Expand the network of smaller sites
Both major clubs already have networks of privately owned smaller sites.
I would encourage them to expand these networks, recruit more affordable sites and make them easier to find.
A searchable directory showing the price, facilities, vehicle restrictions and availability of each site would be extremely useful.
It would also benefit smaller site owners by bringing more customers to their businesses.
9. Give motorhome and campervan owners more choice
The clubs should recognise that motorhomes, campervans and caravans don't always need the same facilities.
A self-contained motorhome that doesn't require electricity or shower facilities should have the option of paying less.
Similarly, a family with a caravan, awning and additional car should be able to choose a suitable package without being surprised by numerous additional charges.
A more flexible pricing structure would make the clubs attractive to a wider range of touring enthusiasts.
10. Make rallies and social touring more accessible
For organisations such as the Motor Caravanners' Club, the opportunity is slightly different.
Rallies, social gatherings and organised touring events can provide affordable opportunities to meet other owners and explore interesting destinations.
More partnerships with local venues, pubs, rural businesses and community organisations could increase the availability of reasonably priced places to gather and stay.
There is no reason that the social side of motorhome touring should become an expensive hobby.
What about the campsite owners? Are we being fair to them?
It's important not to make campsite owners the villains of this story.
Many are small family businesses, and some operate sites with relatively few pitches. They have to deal with rising expenses just like everyone else.
A privately owned site with ten pitches has a very different financial structure from a large holiday park with hundreds of pitches.
The smaller site owner might be responsible for everything from cleaning the toilets to mowing the grass, handling bookings and repairing the electric hook-ups.
They also have to generate enough income during a relatively short season to pay for repairs, improvements and quieter months.
We should support independent sites, local businesses and responsible campsite operators.
But that doesn't mean customers should automatically accept every price increase without question.
There needs to be a balance between making a fair return and providing an affordable service.
The best campsite owners understand that returning customers are valuable. A friendly welcome, clean facilities, reasonable prices and a pleasant location can be far more effective in generating repeat business than simply charging the highest possible nightly rate.
So, are we paying too much for a night's stay?
I think in some cases, yes.
There are excellent campsites around the UK that offer good facilities, beautiful locations and a warm welcome. Paying £35 or £40 a night might be perfectly reasonable for some people if they are getting everything they want from their stay.
But not everyone wants or needs that level of service.
A motorhome owner who is completely self-sufficient shouldn't necessarily have to pay the same as someone who wants a fully serviced pitch and access to every facility on site.
Likewise, a basic campsite charging £30 or more simply because it is in a popular location needs to consider whether that price represents good value.
The industry needs to recognise that customers have choices.
We can use smaller independent sites, farm campsites, CLs, CSs, rallies, pub stopovers and other alternatives. We can also choose to travel outside peak season or spend fewer nights on expensive sites.
The major clubs have an opportunity to lead the way by offering more affordable choices, rewarding their loyal members and providing a clearer relationship between the price paid and the facilities received.
I don't expect campsites to operate for nothing. Owners deserve to make a reasonable living, invest in their businesses and provide good facilities.
But I also don't want to see motorhome, campervan and caravan touring becoming a hobby that only people with substantial disposable incomes can enjoy.
The freedom to tour should not come with a hotel-sized accommodation bill every night.
What do you think?
Are campsite prices getting out of hand, or do you believe the increases are justified by the cost of running a campsite?
Have you changed the way you tour because of the rising costs? Perhaps you've started using smaller independent sites, CLs, CSs, pub stopovers or staying off-grid where it is permitted?
And what would you like to see the Caravan and Motorhome Club, Camping and Caravanning Club and Motor Caravanners' Club do to offer better value to their members?
I'd be particularly interested to hear from anyone who has been touring since 2019 and can remember what they were paying for a night's stay then compared with what they pay today.
Let's hear your experiences. Your comments could help other motorhome, campervan and caravan owners discover ways to enjoy more touring for less money.
Research note: Prices and membership offers quoted in this article were checked in November 2026. They can change, and individual sites set their own tariffs. The ONS figures cover a wider accommodation category than campsites alone.
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I have been a member of the CCC since the late 1970s. I get an age discount most times.. However, the two things that irritate me are their move to dynamic pricing which makes it nigh on impossible to plan a route with costs. Secondly, in the winter, most of the sites won't allow you to park on grass with a motorhome. I fully understood that but it means parking in hard standing which all seem to have ehu..You then have to pay for the electric even if you don't need or use it
ReplyDeleteEverything has gone up in price, no matter what you do or where you go.
ReplyDeleteWages, fuel, business rates, maintenence, toilet rolls, disenfectant, plumbers electricians, electrical cable, water, waste water, food, drink, electric, you name it, the price has gone up. Even wages, its called inflation, I dont think one thing has come down or ever will.
We all want to enjoy ourselves on holiday, sites will get the pricing right for themselves, through availability and demand. If you feel its to expensive dont book.
You have a choice we are the masters of our own decisions. Maybe we should be asking the major campervan and motorhome manufactures to reduce their price of vehicle, buy within your comftable financial limits. Do whats right for you.
Yes, sites have in many cases become far to expensive, as have caravans and motor homes.
ReplyDeleteWe are members of both CCC and CAMC, we find the CCC over 60s discount good, but have noticed that without it their sites are becoming as expensive as the CAMC sites in many cases.
As pensioners on a modest, more or less fixed income, we could not tour as much as we used to due to site prices, CAMC in particular seem to be moving “up market” with fancy pitches and luxury facilities, which we do not need, or wish to pay for, and they are now closing many of their no facility sites.
We have also noticed quite a few new CLs with high fees (£30+), some have facilities, others do not, but the price does not always reflect the lack of facilities.
It is not only MHs that do not need sites with facilities. Pretty much all caravans these days have full on board facilities, many better than those in MHs/campervans, so have no need for site facilities, but we do like to have EHU in case the solar panel does not keep the battery sufficiently charged in winter, we are happy to pay for that. Also happy to used metered EHU if it keeps the pitch price down, we would rather not subsidise those who use large amounts of electricity.
To keep touring for longer, for several years now we have used almost exclusively CLs, CSs and other no facility sites, though at our age we particularly like ones with serviced pitches, and there are plenty of them around. Our most recent 3 week trip used 3 non facility sites and one inexpensive large site which did have facilities, but pitches were serviced so we did not use them. Much better to use our own rather than having to venture out when the weather is inclement!
We also do not like the dynamic pricing, or the fact that weekend nights cost more. CAMC In particular seem to use every opportunity to charge more, and not just in school holidays.
Special offers, such as a free night if you book a certain number of other nights, can be useful, but frequently come with too many restrictions to be easy to use.