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Italy has one of the largest and most active campervan markets in Europe. Campervan ownership has nearly doubled over the past two decades because of the population’s growing passion for outdoor tourism, freedom of travel and mobile-living culture.
How many campervans are registered in Italy?
There are more than 250,000 registered campervans in Italy (exact numbers unavailable).
- 240,915 registered campervans were recorded in 2020. This is a significant increase from 130,000 campervans in the early 2000s.
How many campervans are sold each year in Italy?
6,967 new campervans (autocaravans) were registered in Italy in 2024.
- 6,066 new campervans were registered in 2019.
- 6,515 new campervans hit the roads in 2020 during the pandemic.
- 7,113 new campervans in 2021.
- 5,828 and 5,833 new campervans were registered in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
What percentage of households in Italy own a campervan?
- Campervan ownership, while growing, is still relatively niche on a per-household basis. Given approximately 25-26 million households in Italy, roughly 1% of Italian households own a campervan (approximately 1 campervan per 100 households).
What are the most popular campervan types in Italy?
- Compact van-style campers (Class B) are the most popular campervan type in the Italian market. This accounts for around 41% of new camper sales in 2022.
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How much does it cost to own a campervan in Italy?
New campervans in Italy range from €40,000-€50,000 for basic models to €60,000-€100,000+ for bigger motorhomes.
- The Attic camper, an overcab or alcove-style motorhome with a sleeping space above the driver’s cabin, costs between €50,000-€65,000.
- A semi-integrated camper starts at a similar price but can go up to €90,000.
- The van-style camper base price can cost up to €40,000.
- The motorhome category (the most luxurious) starts at €80,000 but can go over €130,000 for top models.
- Used campervans in good condition cost around €20,000. This depends on the age and condition.
Other costs include:
- Annual insurance premiums cost €300-€800. The basic liability policy costs around €379 per year.
- Annual road tax (bollo) costs €1 per CV (horsepower), so €130 per year for an average campervan.
- Biannual safety inspections (revisions) costs €65 every two years, so €32.50 per year.
- Maintenance costs €300-€500 every 1-2 years. Most owners budget around €1,000+ per year for maintenance and repairs.
- Storage can cost between €350-€1,000 per year depending on location and if it’s indoor or outdoor.
- Total annual fixed costs, excluding fuel and travel expenses, are around €1,500 per year.
How long do Italians keep their campervans?
Italians tend to keep their campervans for a long time. 74% of total campervans in Italy were over 10 years old according to 2018 figures.
- Around 17% of campervans in Italy were over 20 years old, 57% were 10-20 years old, and 26% campervans were less than 10 years old.
- Overall, the average age of campervans in circulation is approximately 13-15 years old.
Campervans and Caravans
- Out of the total recreational vehicles (RVs) in Italy, about 79% were campervans and 21% were caravans as of 2020.
- Out of newly registered RVs, 91% (6,967) were self-driven campervans and 9% (671) were towable caravans in 2024.
- Caravans are cheaper to buy new (€15,000–€30,000) compared with campervans (€40,000–€100,000+).
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