With the pandemic, there was a general increase in the interest around caravans and camper vans. This type of vehicle made it possible to enjoy outdoor getaways and in non-crowded areas that were so sought after at that time. However, if we start to analyze its sales, there has not been as much growth as it seemed. In fact, right now they are falling. Let’s take a look at how do people travel by caravan in spain and how much does it cost just now that we are in season of departures.
Last year 2022 experienced a drop in sales of this type of vehicle, which had been growing non-stop since 2013. 5,346 motorhomes and campers of all kinds were sold, 21% less than the previous year, reaching 2017 levels. The same thing happens with caravans, since there are a drop of 16.3% having sold 1,764 units. So far in 2023, there has been a slight increase in sales, especially second-hand, but it is still somewhat contradictory.
And it is that most people appreciate these vehicles for the ability they have to make them enjoy traveling and as an instrument to escape monotony. However, rising prices makes it very difficult to access them, a problem that adds to the delay in deliveries. The average cost of people who buy a caravan or motorhome is around 41,000 euros, while the camperare over 30,000 eurosalways making the average between new and used.
Who buys highly values the vehicle make and functionality, main factors ahead of its design or efficiency. In its equipment, the essentials are the beds, bathroom and fridge; even ahead of cabinets and kitchen. And it is that the majority of those surveyed make their trips as a couple (60%) or as a family (51%). There is more and more information about the rules of spending the night in these vehicles and 61% say they do so in service areas for motorhomes and 24% in campsites.
Since the purchase is not available to everyone, there are many users who consider the motorhome or camper rental. It is more common among young people, with 18% having done so in the last year and a fairly similar intention. The rental times are usually one week (59%), just enough for a vacation, in fewer cases it is rented long-term (34% between one and two weeks). In this way, the average expense amounts to 1,047 eurosa figure lower than that of the previous year due to the reduction in the duration of the rentals.
Source: Cetelem
