New research by the car rental comparison and booking website DiscoverCars.com found that Portugal, Spain and Austria are among the most affordable places for a family camping trip in Europe this summer.
To find the best budget-friendly getaway, DiscoverCars.com analysed 2-4 popular family campsites in each country in the survey to find the average lowest campsite cost for a week-long stay between 27th July-2nd August. They then combined this cost with car rental rates in the local area for the same time frame, finding a total average cost for a week-long trip.
Here are the top 5 most affordable destinations for a family camping trip
Portugal
In first place is Portugal, as campsite and car hire costs for a week came to just €363. DiscoverCars.com found that Portugal had the lowest car rental costs at €143 and the lowest average campsite costs came to €220, making it the most affordable family camping destination this summer.
Spain
In second place for the most affordable family camping destination is Spain, with an average cost of €398 for a week-long campsite stay including car rental fees. DiscoverCars.com found that Spain had the second most affordable campsite costs at €149, and the third least expensive car hire costs at €249.
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Austria
Austria came in third place for most affordable family camping destination, with a total cost of €445 for a campsite stay and car rental fees. Austria was found to have the fourth most affordable campsite costs at €187 and car hire at €258, making the top three overall.
UK
The UK came in fourth place with a total combined cost of €504. The UK’s average campsite costs for a week-long stay came to €272, the second highest amount. The car rental costs came to €232, which was the second most affordable in the research.
Sweden
Sweden’s total average campsite and car rental cost came to €552, landing the destination in fifth place for most affordable family camping. Sweden’s campsite costs came to €200, and the car rental price was €352.
The five most expensive countries for a family camping trip this summer
DiscoverCars.com also found the countries that have a higher average cost to rent a car and for a week-long stay at a camping stay.
In first place is the Netherlands with an average cost of €1,021.
In second place is Switzerland with an average cost of €958.
In third place is Norway with an average cost of €776.
In fourth place is Finland with an average cost of €637.
In fifth place France with an average cost of €629.
Aleksandrs Buraks, Head of Growth at DiscoverCars.com, comments:
“One of the best ways to enjoy summer with your family is by bundling your camping gear into a car and heading off to explore a scenic destination. Our research found the best destinations for a budget-friendly family camping trip this summer, and found that Portugal is the place to go!
“If you’re planning on taking your family camping this summer, remember to research the local driving laws in the country you’ll be visiting and make sure you’ve got the right documentation with you. It’s best to book your rental car and campsite in advance to cut down on costs.”
