Family motorhome holidays: our tips for saving money
Looking for a unique family holiday experience? Go on a road-trip to discover new regions and enjoy a good time. A family trip that requires good preparation. Here are some key points to know.
How to live in a motorhome all year round?
For the road-trip enthusiasts or for those who want to try an exceptional experience, it's perfectly possible to live in a motorhome all year round. Do you want to get closer to nature? Or do some extraordinary activities? It's now possible to travel all year round, provided you meet certain conditions.
- Motorhomes cannot be considered as a principal place of residence, and therefore require a home address. There are a number of ways of doing this, such as asking a relative to register you for tax purposes, registering with the Courrier du Voyageur (Traveller's Mail), or contacting specialist organisations such as the Centres Communaux d'Actions Sociales (Local Social Action Centres). (CCAS) or Intercommunity Social Action Centres (ICSW) or an organisation approved by the prefect of the department. In order to benefit from a place of residence, you must register with one of these two organisations.
- Without a motorhome, you can't go on a family trip. So you need to choose the model of motorhome best suited to your needs. There are large motorhomes, top-of-the-range motorhomes and even heavy-duty models. Don't forget to look at the details of the vehicle, so that you can make the most of your camping holiday. Check the equipment available, the storage space, the parts, the strength of the motorhome and its reliability. You should also consider the advantages and disadvantages you may encounter during your camping trip.
What is the budget for living in a motorhome all year round?
Living in a motorhome means saving money, and your expenditure will be linked to your lifestyle. It is best to prepare a specific itinerary in advance so that you can anticipate the budget you will need to prepare. There are some additional costs to consider such as
- The first thing is the campsite: this is the place where you will be staying. It's best to book in advance, as some types of campsite have a limited number of pitches. So it's a good idea to plan your site in advance to avoid staying in isolated locations.
- The price of fuel varies depending on the country you wish to travel to. The price can vary from station to station and also from one type of petrol to another. It is best to consider the price of petrol in advance.
- Tolls are also an important element to include in your expenses. Your road trip may be able to use the toll motorways. If you have planned your trip in advance, it is possible to avoid some of these costs by changing your itinerary, but may require more fuel consumption.
- The activities you have planned are part of your camping holiday expenses. Of course, some activities are free, but others require money. You'll need to budget more if, for example, you've planned to find a tourist guide or take surfing lessons.
- The food budget is also important, as it can represent a significant proportion of your expenditure. To keep costs as low as possible, it's a good idea to cook during your stay. family trip to avoid eating in restaurants. You can bring your own cooking utensils. Other vehicle models are equipped with a refrigerator, so you can keep your meals cool.
What is the price of a weekly rental for a motorhome?
Renting a motorhome can be quite a big deal. It all depends on your preference, whether you want a compact 2-seater motorhome or a luxury family motorhome. Prices also vary according to the number of beds, the age of the vehicle and the season chosen. The season is divided into 4 parts: high season, early half-season, late half-season and low season. Prices range from 350 € à 1800 €The number of beds varies from 2 to 7 or more, depending on the type of vehicle and the season chosen.
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