{"id":17680,"date":"2026-11-01T19:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T19:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=17680"},"modified":"2026-11-01T19:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T19:35:00","slug":"save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money on Campervan Hire: Seasons, Countries and Hidden Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,.single-post .entry-meta,.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,.single-post .post-meta{display:none !important;}\n.single-post .entry-content{padding-top:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;}\n.single-post .ast-article-single{padding-top:0 !important;}\n.ast-separate-container .ast-article-post,.ast-separate-container 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country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/#Lever_2_choose_a_cheaper_country_or_a_cheaper_corner_of_it\" >Lever 2: choose a cheaper country, or a cheaper corner of it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/#Lever_3_rent_the_smallest_van_that_works\" >Lever 3: rent the smallest van that works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/#Lever_4_book_early_and_rent_for_longer\" >Lever 4: book early and rent for longer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/#Joona_Alla\" >Joona &amp; Alla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/#Contents\" >Contents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/#AI-assisted_content_for_travel_brands\" >AI-assisted content for travel brands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/#Keep_reading\" >Keep 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href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/#title\" >'+title+'<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Save_Money_on_Campervan_Hire_Seasons_Countries_and_Hidden_Costs\"><\/span>How to Save Money on <em>Campervan Hire<\/em>: Seasons, Countries and Hidden Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">The same van can cost three times as much in July as in November. Here is what actually moves the price of a campervan rental, with real figures from the CampervanPlanet price index.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"htf-meta-author\"><div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div><\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Nov 1, 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>10 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated regularly<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17150\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2.jpg\" alt=\"A motorhome on the road\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-1536x956.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-1320x822.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:8px;\">Photo: Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>Searching for ways to <strong>save money on campervan hire<\/strong> usually starts with a shock: you look at two quotes for the same type of van, and one is three times the other. The good news is that the price differences follow clear patterns, and most of them can be used in your favour.<\/p>\n<p>This guide is built on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet Campervan Price Index<\/a>, updated in October 2026 and based on 2,587 live offers in 22 countries, plus the country pages we have checked this autumn. It is a researched guide, not a diary of our own bookings, and the figures are starting or median prices that change with dates and vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>We have put the biggest levers first, because season and country decide far more than any clever trick at checkout.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p>Season matters more than anything. In the CampervanPlanet index, the typical Iceland price is <strong>\u20ac115 a day in low season and \u20ac395 in high season<\/strong>, and in Iceland, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland the peak price is more than double the low-season price. Choose the shoulder months, a smaller van, book early and compare the total. Our reader coupon takes \u20ac20 off.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Country<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Vehicle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Booking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Extras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Running costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Example<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Verdict<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#b8944a 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;color:#fff;\"><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;min-width:220px;flex:1;\">\ud83d\ude90 <strong>Planning this trip by campervan?<\/strong> Get <strong>\u20ac20 off<\/strong> your rental in Europe, the USA and Australia with our code <span style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"background:#1A1917;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">Compare campervans \u2192<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:11px;opacity:.85;margin-top:10px;\">If you book through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you \u2014 it keeps this blog on the road.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lever_1_the_season_matters_more_than_the_country\"><\/span>Lever 1: the season matters more than the country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The index runs one 7-night search per season in each country. For the northern hemisphere it uses mid-November as low season, mid-May as shoulder season and mid-July as peak; for New Zealand and Australia, June is low, March is shoulder and January is peak. The results are blunt: in Iceland the typical price is \u20ac115 a day in low season, \u20ac260 in shoulder season and \u20ac395 in peak season. For Iceland, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland the page says the typical high-season price is more than double the low-season price.<\/p>\n<p>The individual country pages show the same pattern. Germany&#8217;s median 7-night price goes from \u20ac116 a day in November to \u20ac133 in May and \u20ac198 in July. Sweden&#8217;s index shows about \u20ac142 a day in winter against \u20ac232 in summer, and the USA about $104 against $168. Australia and New Zealand follow their own seasons, with New Zealand typically around NZ$161 a day in winter and NZ$400 in summer.<\/p>\n<p>The practical lesson is to pick the shoulder months where you can. A two-week German trip at the May median rather than the July median saves roughly \u20ac900, and the weather is often just as good. See <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rent-a-campervan-by-country\/\">our overview of campervan rental prices by country<\/a> for more comparisons.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lever_2_choose_a_cheaper_country_or_a_cheaper_corner_of_it\"><\/span>Lever 2: choose a cheaper country, or a cheaper corner of it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the October 2026 index, the cheapest starting prices were in New Zealand (from \u20ac16 a day, during the southern winter), Australia (from \u20ac40), Iceland (from \u20ac53), Portugal (from \u20ac67) and Spain (from \u20ac71). The most expensive were Croatia (from \u20ac157), Norway (from \u20ac136) and Finland (from \u20ac130).<\/p>\n<p>These are cheapest-vehicle prices, so they are a floor rather than what most people pay, and they depend on the month. Even so, they show a useful rule: southern Europe in winter and the southern hemisphere in its off-season are the best-value combinations, while summer in northern Europe is expensive. If you want a European winter-sun trip, our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/algarve-campervan-winter-sun\/\">the Algarve<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/spain-campervan-rental-winter-sun\/\">Spain<\/a> are a good starting point.<\/p>\n<p>Within a country, the pick-up city also matters, because depots differ in fleet size and competition. Comparing two or three pick-up points on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> often reveals a cheaper option within a short drive.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lever_3_rent_the_smallest_van_that_works\"><\/span>Lever 3: rent the smallest van that works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The index notes that a two-berth van costs less per day than a motorhome for four to six people. The vehicle cards on the country pages show the spread: in Germany a Budget Camper starts at \u20ac100 a day and a Family Motorhome at \u20ac246; in Stockholm the range is \u20ac79 to \u20ac219; in Lisbon \u20ac67 to \u20ac189.<\/p>\n<p>A smaller van also uses less fuel, parks more easily and fits more campsites. Our comparison of <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-vs-motorhome-vs-rv\/\">campervans, motorhomes and RVs<\/a> can help you decide how much space you really need. As a rule, couples should start with a compact van, and only families or groups need to step up to a motorhome.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:36px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-4.jpg\" alt=\"A camper van parked outdoors\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.5;\">Photo: Elgaard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lever_4_book_early_and_rent_for_longer\"><\/span>Lever 4: book early and rent for longer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The index states that longer rentals and early bookings usually lower the daily price, and that the cheapest vans are the first to sell out. The country pages add specifics: Auckland airport pick-ups should be booked 3 to 6 months ahead for summer, Sydney Christmas vans about six months ahead, and Colorado summer RVs three months or more.<\/p>\n<p>If your dates are fixed, that suggests booking as soon as you know them. If they are flexible, it is worth comparing a few start dates, since the price can change from one week to the next. Free or low-cost cancellation terms are worth a small premium, because they let you rebook if a better offer appears.<\/p>\n<p>Use code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout on CampervanPlanet for \u20ac20 off, after you reach it through one of our links.<\/p>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:26px 0;border:1px solid #E5E3DE;border-left:4px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;background:#F8F7F4;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2C2A26;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Our campervan tip:<\/strong> prices for the same van vary a lot between rental brands. We compare Europe, the USA and Australia campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:700;\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> \u2014 and code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> takes \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lever_5_compare_the_total_not_the_daily_rate\"><\/span>Lever 5: compare the total, not the daily rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The index puts it clearly: the excess, extra cover and mileage limits change the final price, and returning the vehicle in a different city usually adds a one-way fee. Each offer on CampervanPlanet lists what is included, such as insurance, mileage and equipment, and anything paid locally.<\/p>\n<p>The booking model also affects your cash flow. You book on CampervanPlanet, but your contract is with the rental company named in each offer. Many offers take a deposit of often 10 to 20% online and the rest at pick-up, and the company holds a refundable security deposit on the main driver&#8217;s card. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-rental-insurance-deposit-excess-explained\/\">insurance, deposit and excess<\/a> explains how to read these terms, and the USA article on <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/one-way-rv-rental-usa-costs-routes\/\">one-way RV rental costs<\/a> shows how large the one-way charges can get.<\/p>\n<p>When two offers look similar, the cheaper headline price is not always the cheaper trip. Write down the total for the same dates, including extras, before you decide.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lever_6_the_costs_that_are_not_in_the_rental_price\"><\/span>Lever 6: the costs that are not in the rental price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fuel, campsites and tolls can add up to a big share of a trip&#8217;s budget. For example, the Lisbon page suggests campsite or motorhome-stop fees of around \u20ac15 to \u20ac30 a night, and the Germany page gives about \u20ac15 to \u20ac35 per pitch, higher in Munich, Berlin and the Rhine Valley. Free or cheap dedicated motorhome parking areas, such as Germany&#8217;s Stellpl\u00e4tze and Portugal&#8217;s ASAs, can lower this.<\/p>\n<p>Cooking your own food and choosing a van with a decent kitchen saves a lot, particularly in expensive countries. Our Nordic guide shows how this works on a larger scale: <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-rental-sweden-cost\/\">campervan rental costs in Sweden<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-rental-iceland-cost\/\">in Iceland<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_worked_example_the_same_two_weeks_in_two_seasons\"><\/span>A worked example: the same two weeks in two seasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make this concrete, here are two calculations using the index and country-page figures. They are illustrations of the median or typical daily price, not quotes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Germany, 14 days:<\/strong> at the May median of \u20ac133 a day the rental is about \u20ac1,862; at the July median of \u20ac198 a day it is about \u20ac2,772. The difference is roughly \u20ac910.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iceland, 14 days:<\/strong> at the typical low-season price of \u20ac115 a day the rental is about \u20ac1,610; at the typical peak price of \u20ac395 a day it is about \u20ac5,530. The difference is roughly \u20ac3,900.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, Icelandic winter comes with short days and difficult roads, so the saving is not free. But the first example shows how a month&#8217;s shift in a mild country can pay for the whole campsite budget.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_verdict_a_short_checklist\"><\/span>Our verdict: a short checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If we were planning a trip tomorrow, we would work through this list: pick the shoulder months; compare two or three pick-up cities; choose the smallest van that fits; book as soon as the dates are fixed; compare the total including mileage, excess and one-way fees; and plan cheap campsites in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Then we would check live prices on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> and enter code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout for \u20ac20 off. For country-specific guides and routes, start with <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">our campervan rental guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The price index figures are credited to the CampervanPlanet Campervan Price Index, October 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-faq\">\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;color:#fff;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8D5A0;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Ready for the open road?<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;color:#fff;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_Europe_the_USA_and_Australia_campervan\"><\/span>Book your Europe, the USA and Australia campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Compare prices across 160+ campervan and motorhome rental brands, get a free 1GB eSIM with every booking \u2014 and <strong>\u20ac20 off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong>.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 30px;border-radius:12px;\">Check prices &amp; availability \u2192<\/a><div style=\"font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:12px;\">Affiliate link \u2014 same price for you, small commission for us.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-left:0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>What is the cheapest month to hire a campervan?<\/summary>\n<p>It depends on the hemisphere. In the CampervanPlanet index, northern-hemisphere low season is mid-November and peak is mid-July; for New Zealand and Australia, low season is June and peak is January. The shoulder months are usually the best balance of price and weather.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Which country has the cheapest campervan hire?<\/summary>\n<p>In the October 2026 index the cheapest starting prices were in New Zealand (from \u20ac16 a day), Australia (from \u20ac40), Iceland (from \u20ac53), Portugal (from \u20ac67) and Spain (from \u20ac71). These are cheapest-vehicle prices for specific months.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Does booking early really make a campervan cheaper?<\/summary>\n<p>The index says early bookings and longer rentals usually lower the daily price, and the cheapest vans sell out first. Country pages recommend booking summer pick-ups 3 to 6 months ahead in busy destinations.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Use our reader code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout on CampervanPlanet to take \u20ac20 off your booking. It is a fixed amount, and you need to reach CampervanPlanet through our links.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>What extra costs should I budget for?<\/summary>\n<p>Fuel, campsite or stopover fees, tolls, insurance excess reduction, one-way fees and mileage limits. Each offer lists what is included and what is paid locally, so compare the total, not the daily rate.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-author\"><div class=\"htf-author-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we&#8217;ve visited 25 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/our-story\/\">Read our full story &#8594;<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-toc\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents\"><\/span>Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Country<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Vehicle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Booking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Extras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Running costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Example<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Verdict<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-work\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI-assisted_content_for_travel_brands\"><\/span>AI-assisted content for travel brands<span 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