UK Campervan and Motorhome Statistics 2026

New campervan registrations reached a record 16,668 units in 2025, a 1.3% increase on 2024's 16,447¹.²

• New campervan registrations increased by 90.9% between 2014 and 2025, rising from 8,733 to 16,668 units.²
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, registrations fell from their pre-pandemic level to 12,613 in 2020², but later recovered strongly.
• Pre-owned campervan registrations exceeded 60,000 units annually in recent years, with 61,948 used campervans changing hands in 2025.²

Which regions in the U.K. have the highest campervan ownership rates?

South West England has the highest motorhome and campervan ownership rate in the U.K., while London has the lowest, according to the latest published regional insurance data (2021).⁶

• The South West generated 14.2% of motorhome insurance demand on Quotezone.co.uk in 2021, the highest ratio of policies per 1,000 people of any region.⁶
• West Country residents were eight times more likely to own a motorhome than Londoners.⁶

A new Volkswagen California campervan starts from £64,432 on the road in 2026⁹.

• Ford's Transit Custom Nugget campervan has a recommended retail price from £63,150 excluding VAT¹⁰.
• Luxury coachbuilt and A-class motorhomes cost considerably more than mid-range models.
• Smaller micro-campers (converted small vans or MPVs) offer a cheaper route into ownership.
• The average price paid for a new motorhome was £76,137 in 2025, up from £69,182 a year earlier³.
• In 2025, 58% of surveyed owners bought a pre-owned motorhome rather than a new one³.

What is the average annual maintenance and insurance cost for a campervan?

Once a motorhome is three years old it needs an annual MOT, for which test centres can charge up to £54.85¹¹.

• The average U.K. motorhome insurance premium is £598 a year, based on Quotezone quotes from August 2025 onwards⁴.
• Premiums vary by vehicle class, age, storage and mileage, with most policies costing between £233 and £977⁴.
• Van conversions such as VW- and Ford-based campers had a median quote of £395⁴.
• Road tax (VED) for motorhomes up to 3,500kg costs £230 a year (engines up to 1,549cc) or £375 a year (larger engines), and £177 a year for heavier motorhomes¹²; some registered between April 2017 and March 2020 pay car rates instead.
• All-year storage at Caravan and Motorhome Club campsites costs £460 to £1,345 for 2025/26¹³.

What is the average resale value of a campervan in the U.K.?

Used motorhome values are rising: the average price paid for a pre-owned motorhome was £43,310 in 2025, up from £40,598 a year earlier³.

• Sought-after models occasionally appreciate during periods of high demand, as seen during the 2021 staycation boom.
• A well-maintained motorhome can stay in excellent condition for 20 years or more, according to Swift Group¹⁴, which helps used models hold their value.

Panel-van conversions (Class B) are a popular choice, particularly models based on the Fiat Ducato, Ford Transit, or VW Transporter.

• The VW California and Ford Transit Custom Nugget are among the most sought-after factory-built campervans.
• Coachbuilt motorhomes (Class C), often built on Fiat/Peugeot chassis with a caravan-style body, remain popular for those needing more space.
• Leading coachbuilt brands include Swift, Auto-Trail, Elddis, Auto-Sleepers, and Bailey.
• A-Class motorhomes (integrated bus-like models) represent the luxury segment but are less common.

Great Britain residents took around 1.8 million overnight trips staying in a campervan or motorhome in 2024 (the latest full-year breakdown), spending 6.7 million nights⁵ on RV holidays and other trips.

• Scotland alone recorded 1.58 million domestic camping and caravanning trips (including tents, caravans, and campervans) in 2022.¹⁶
• Across Great Britain, residents took around 10.4 million overnight trips with a caravan, camping or glamping stay (including tents, caravans, and campervans) in 2024⁵.
• Those caravan, camping and glamping trips, many at holiday parks and campsites, added up to around 39.4 million nights in 2024⁵.
• The pandemic-era staycation boom increased interest, with a 20% growth in Britons considering touring holidays in the two years to April 2022¹⁷.

How much is campervan and caravan tourism worth to the U.K.?

• The U.K. holiday parks and campsites generated £12.2 billion in visitor spending in 2022/23¹⁵, and the sector supports over 226,000 jobs across the country.¹⁸

• Smaller, more versatile campervans are gaining popularity, with manufacturers expanding their lineup of van conversions.
• Sustainable technology is emerging, with interest growing in electric and hybrid campervans.
• Smart home technology is entering RVs, with centralised touch-screen controls for lighting and heating, solar panels with smart chargers, and smartphone apps.
• Off-grid capability is increasingly important, with larger water tanks, additional leisure batteries, and solar panels becoming standard.
• Post-2020, there has been a notable increase in first-time buyers drawn by the idea of safe, self-contained travel.
• Industry forecasts project that the number of leisure vehicle owners in the U.K. will grow by over 40% by 2030¹⁷.
• The proportion of campervans among leisure vehicles is expected to increase from 16.7% in 2022 to 24.5% by 2030¹⁷.