April 29, 2025, 12:50 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
The camping portal camping.info has analyzed the prices for thousands of campsites across Europe. TRAVELBOOK presents lists of the cheapest and most expensive camping countries in Europe, along with an overview of the price differences between the German states.
Sleeping under the starry sky in the heart of nature — camping is especially popular due to this romantic connection with nature. For some vacationers, it’s also a way to travel affordably. Compared to 2024, camping prices have risen by 4.75 percent across Europe this year.
Camping remains particularly affordable in Southeast Europe. In contrast, campsites in popular European vacation countries charge more for their spots. Germany is in the middle range, though there are significant differences depending on the federal state. An overview.
These Are the Most Expensive and Cheapest Countries for Camping in Europe
The camping portal camping.info compared prices from around 20,000 campsites in 34 European countries. The comparison included prices for two people, including a pitch, caravan, electricity, and local tax, according to camping.info. On average, a night at a campsite in Europe costs between 14.18 euros and 40.40 euros. The camping experience can vary greatly — from luxurious glamping to minimalist pitches.
Camping in Europe is currently most expensive in Italy and Croatia, with an average price of 40.40 euros. While prices in Italy have increased moderately by 2.96 percent, Croatia demands 4.2 percent more. Campers are likely to feel the increase more in the cheaper camping regions: Romania and North Macedonia have seen significant hikes of nearly 10 and 7 percent, respectively. Camping is cheapest in Europe at 14.18 euros per night in Albania.
The 5 most expensive countries in Europe for camping 2025*
1./2. Italy: 40.40 euros/night (+2.96 percent)
1./2. Croatia: 40.40 euros/night (+4.2 percent)
3. Switzerland: 39.23 euros/night (+1.47 percent)
4. Austria: 38.30 euros/night (+5.36 percent)
5. Spain: 34.27 euros/night (+1.54 percent)
The 5 cheapest countries in Europe for camping 2025*
1. Albania: 14.18 euros/night (+4.88 percent)
2. Turkey: 15.01 euros/night (+2.88 percent)
3. North Macedonia: 17.97 euros/night (+7.09 percent)
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 18.67 euros/night (+2.25 percent)
5. Romania: 18.87 euros/night (+9.52 percent)
*according to camping.info
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How Affordable or Expensive Camping Is in Germany Depends on the Federal State
Germany is also a popular camping destination and ranks in the middle of the European comparison. A night at a campsite here costs an average of 28.86 euros. Prices have risen by about 4.87 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. However, there are significant differences between the federal states. A night at a campsite in Saarland is the cheapest at 23.69 euros. Hamburg leads the list of German federal states for camping at 44.42 euros, with prices rising by about 9 percent, the most significant increase.
These are the average prices at German campsites depending on the federal state
1. Hamburg: 44.42 euros/night (+9.03 percent)
2. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: 33.20 euros/night (+2.31 percent)
3. Berlin: 32.28 euros/night (-0.03 percent)
4. Baden-Württemberg: 31.29 euros/night (+5.00 percent)
5. Bavaria: 31.25 euros/night (+6.47 percent)
6. Schleswig-Holstein: 30.24 euros/night (+6.07 percent)
7. Bremen: 30.00 euros/night (0.00 percent)
8. Brandenburg: 28.08 euros/night (+3.92 percent)
9. Lower Saxony: 27.52 euros/night (+4.32 percent)
10. Rhineland-Palatinate: 27.12 euros/night (+3.51 percent)
11. Saxony: 26.87 euros/night (+3.43 percent)
12. North Rhine-Westphalia: 25.85 euros/night (+6.07 percent)
13. Hesse: 25.11 euros/night (+5.33 percent)
14. Saxony-Anhalt: 24.95 euros/night (+5.32 percent)
15. Thuringia: 24.21 euros/night (+4.22 percent)
16. Saarland: 23.69 euros/night (+0.17 percent)
To save money while camping, camping.info CEO Maximilian Möhrle suggests “looking for spots away from well-known tourist hotspots and using discount cards and benefit programs (…).” Additionally, you can sort prices on camping portals to find the cheapest offer. Prices often vary depending on the season.