Peer-to-Peer RV Rental Statistics in Europe

At a glance

  • Europe’s RV rental market was worth about $211 million in 2025, forecast to reach $365 million by 20331; worldwide, peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms are the fastest-growing way to rent, at 9.4% a year against 5.6% for fleet operators2.
  • Yescapa, a leading P2P platform, had nearly 500,000 users and 185,835 rental days in 20203.
  • Private campervans start from around €60 a day in Berlin4, Madrid5 and Lisbon6, against €89–€106 a day from a rental company in the cheapest month7.
  • A fully equipped campervan can earn its owner up to £8,150 a year, based on about 100 rental days at £82 a day8.
  • About 65% of renters on Yescapa are hiring a leisure vehicle for the first time9, and 77% of owners on a leading German platform rent out their camper at least four times a year10.

How big is Europe’s motorhome and RV rental market?

Europe's RV rental market was worth about $211 million in 2025 and is forecast to reach $365 million by 2033 – growth of about 7% a year1.

  • Goboony and Yescapa, the peer-to-peer platforms that merged in 2023, list nearly 50,000 vehicles across Europe, North America and Australia and serve more than 350,000 travellers a year (September 2026)11.
  • In Germany, private motorhome registrations rose 7.2% to 49,983 in 2025, while commercial registrations fell 9.7% to 25,38512; rental business remained strong.

What percentage of RV rentals are peer-to-peer in Europe?

Peer-to-peer is the fastest-growing way to rent an RV: worldwide, P2P platforms are growing 9.4% a year, against 5.6% for fleet operators, which still earn 66% of RV rental revenue (2025)2.

  • In Europe, Goboony and Yescapa listed about 30,000 campervans between them when they merged in 202311, while roadsurfer, a fleet operator, runs about 8,500 vehicles, growing to about 10,0002.

How fast is peer-to-peer motorhome rental growing in Europe?

There is no published growth rate for peer-to-peer rental in Europe alone, but the platforms' own figures show fast growth. PaulCamper reported almost 100% growth in the first half of 2021, when it passed 10,000 vehicles13, and nearly 45% of its owners that year had only just joined10.

  • Goboony and Yescapa had about 30,000 campervans in Europe when they merged in 2023; after expanding into North America and Australia they list nearly 50,000 vehicles (September 2026)11.
  • Worldwide, P2P platforms grow 9.4% a year2, faster than the 5.9% a year forecast for Europe's RV rental market as a whole.

How many motorhomes and caravans are sold in Europe?

How many RVs are sold annually in Europe?

About 215,500 new RVs (caravans and motor caravans) were registered in Europe in 202514 – down 2.6% from 221,207 in 2024 and the fifth-highest total since 2017.

  • Registrations peaked at 260,265 RVs in 202115, following a surge in demand during the pandemic.
  • Annual registrations have stayed above 200,000 every year since 2018, up from 190,565 in 2017.
New Leisure-Vehicle Registrations in EuropeCaravans and motor caravans newly registered each year, 2017–2025European Caravan Federation (ECF)100K200K300K190,565260,265201720182019202020212022202320242025YearNew leisure-vehicle registrations
New leisure-vehicle (caravan and motor caravan) registrations in Europe, 2017–2025.

Which European countries have the most motorhomes?

  • Germany is the largest market in Europe, with about 1.4 million caravans and motor caravans in use in 2020, followed by France with 1.1 million16.
  • The UK had about 806,000 and the Netherlands 570,000, out of 5.9 million in use across Europe16.
  • Germany’s motorhome fleet alone passed 1 million registered vehicles in April 202517.

How many camping nights are there in Germany?

  • Campsites in Germany alone recorded nearly 44.7 million overnight stays in 2025, a record and up 4.2% from 42.9 million in 202418.

Who rents out motorhomes in Europe, and who hires them?

How often do private owners rent out their motorhomes?

77% of owners on PaulCamper rent out their camper at least four times a year, and 22% two or three times a year (2021 owner survey)10.

  • 38% rented their vehicle out more often in 2021 than before the pandemic10.
  • Nearly 45% of owners had only started renting on the platform that year10.
  • 80% rent to someone new each time; only about 20% already know their renters from earlier trips10.

Who hires motorhomes from private owners?

About 65% of people who rent through Yescapa are hiring a leisure vehicle for the first time (2021)9.

  • Yescapa's users come from 98 countries (2021)3.
Share of PaulCamper Owners and Yescapa Renters
CategoryPercentageSource
Owners renting 4+ times a year77%10PaulCamper owner survey, 2021
Owners renting 2–3 times a year22%10PaulCamper owner survey, 2021
Owners renting more often than before the pandemic38%10PaulCamper owner survey, 2021
Owners new to the platform that year~45%10PaulCamper owner survey, 2021
Owners renting to someone new each time80%10PaulCamper owner survey, 2021
First-time leisure vehicle renters~65%9Yescapa renters, 2021

More motorhome and campervan statistics

PlatformUsers or vehiclesBookings or stays
YescapaNearly 500,000 (2020)3185,835 rental days (2020)3
PaulCamper10,000+ vehicles (2021)131,000,000+ overnight stays since 201313
Goboony–Yescapa (merged 2023)Nearly 50,000 vehicles (2026)11350,000+ travellers a year (2026)11
Outdoorsy40,000+ RVs listed (2026)2—

Source · Sources: Yescapa (2021) and PaulCamper (2021) press releases; Goboony–Yescapa figures released in September 2026; Dataintelo RV rental market report (2026).

How much does private motorhome hire cost compared with a rental company?

Hiring from a private owner is usually the cheaper way in. On Yescapa, campervans start from around €60 a day in Berlin4, Madrid5 and Lisbon6, while a typical rental-company campervan in those cities costs €89–€106 a day in the cheapest month and €159–€184 a day in August 20277.

  • In Berlin, PaulCamper lists campervans from €41 a day and fully equipped motorhomes from €66 a day, with typical weekend rates of €70–€130 a day19.
  • Rental-company prices rise 62–96% from the cheapest month to the peak month (July or August) in these six cities7.
  • The gap narrows at the top end: private motorhomes in Munich cost €90–€150 a day20, and Barcelona's private rates reach €90–€150 a day in peak season21 – close to what rental companies charge for a campervan.

Private prices are owners' advertised starting rates, while rental-company prices are the typical (median) quote for a 7-day campervan hire, so the cheapest private vans show the biggest saving.

Private vs Rental-Company Campervan Prices per Day
CityPrivate owners (Yescapa)Rental companies – cheapest monthRental companies – peak month
BerlinCampervans from ~€60; motorhomes from ~€904€106 (Mar 2027)€184 (Aug 2027)7
MunichCampervans from ~€70; motorhomes €90–€15020€103 (Jan 2027)€167 (Aug 2027)7
MadridCampervans from ~€60; motorhomes from ~€805€89 (Jan 2027)€174 (Aug 2027)7
Barcelona€60–€80 low season; €90–€150 peak season21€92 (Jan 2027)€173 (Aug 2027)7
LisbonCampervans from ~€60; motorhomes from ~€806€97 (Dec 2026)€159 (Aug 2027)7
LondonCampervans from ~£70–£90; motorhomes £100–£15022£93 (Dec 2026)£181 (Jul 2027)7

Source · Private owners: advertised starting prices on Yescapa city pages, October 2026. Rental companies: CamperChamp analysis of Motorhome Republic quotes – median daily rate for a budget or mid-range campervan, 7-day hire picked up on a Wednesday, quoted 12 October 2026.

Campervan hire in Europe

Peer-to-peer motorhome hire in Europe: FAQs

How much does it cost to rent a motorhome in Europe?
  • From a private owner, campervans start at around €60 a day in Berlin4, Madrid5 and Lisbon6, and motorhomes from about €80–€90 a day.
  • From a rental company, a typical campervan costs €89–€106 a day in the cheapest month and €159–€184 a day in August7.
  • Prices peak in July and August, when rental companies charge 62–96% more than in their cheapest month7.
How much can RV owners earn through P2P rentals?
  • Yescapa estimates that a fully equipped vehicle earns about £82 a day, hired out for about 100 days a year8.
  • In 2021, 38% of PaulCamper owners rented their vehicle out more often than before the pandemic; two-thirds of them earned 5–10% more, and 14% raised their profit by almost a third10.
How does RV rental pricing vary by country?
  • Germany: private campervans start from about €60 a day in Berlin4 and €70 in Munich20; rental companies charge €103–€106 a day in the cheapest month and €167–€184 in August7.
  • Spain and Portugal: private campervans start from about €60 a day in Madrid5, Barcelona21 and Lisbon6; rental companies charge €89–€97 a day in the cheapest month and €159–€174 in August7.
  • UK: private campervans start from about £70–£90 a day in London22; rental companies charge £93 a day in the cheapest month and £181 in July7.
Are there taxes on P2P RV rentals in Europe?
  • Yes, rental income is taxable in most European countries.
  • Some countries allow small earnings under a threshold to be tax-free.
  • VAT may apply depending on the rental amount and frequency of renting.
  • Owners should report earnings and check national tax regulations.
How many renters hire a motorhome before buying one?
  • About 65% of Yescapa renters are hiring a leisure vehicle for the first time, and many want to try one before they buy9.
  • Younger generations and digital nomads are increasing their use of P2P RV rentals for flexible travel.

References

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