From beachside pitches in Spain to lakeside campsites in Austria, camping remains a popular way for families to explore Europe for less.
Now, a new study has revealed the destinations offering the best value for money this summer across the continent.
Research from Discovercars.com, an international car rental broker, revealed the most – and least – affordable destinations, based on the combined cost of campsite stays and car hire for a family or four.
The team looked at the most affordable option under that criteria between 27 July and 2 August 2026, and then compared the prices of two to four popular campsites in different areas of the country.
They also found the cost to rent a car near each campsite and found the average price for an SUV vehicle in the same time frame, and used the two distinct findings to create the ranking.
