Plan the cost of your camping holiday

How much does a camping holiday cost? Because the budget allocated to your camping trip will depend on the type of shelter you choose, your definition of the necessary equipment and the place where you want to camp, consult all the advice of our financial expert, Ms. Dominique Lépine, to properly evaluate yours!

Choosing the type of shelter

No surprise, the cost of a tent compared to that of a caravan is not in the same price range. For the same type of shelter, the price can vary enormously depending on the level of comfort desired. It is therefore essential, once the type of shelter has been chosen, to determine the minimum characteristics sought. For example, if you decide to camp in a tent-trailer, how many places are required? Do you want air conditioning? Do you want a toilet? A shower?

Once the type of shelter and the minimum characteristics have been determined, you must decide whether you want to rent, buy or, why not, borrow.

If you decide to buy, will you opt for new or used equipment? The supply of second-hand shelters is very large. Some families decide to abandon camping, while others opt for a change in the type of shelter. It is a very active second-hand market.

Required Materials

Beyond the shelter, there is all the other equipment required. The list can be short or very long depending on the type of camper you are. Are you a minimalist or a 5-star type? Will you be sleeping on a ground sheet, an air mattress or a cot? Will you be cooking your dinner on the campfire, a tabletop propane grill or a portable Napoleon propane grill? Be careful, buying several accessories at a low price can add up pretty quickly.

Cost of the night

Two factors influence the cost of a night. The offer is very varied depending on the type of camping you want to do. There is everything from wild camping, staying in a SÉPAQ park or camping in an amusement park. The price can vary from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars per night.

Extras during the stay

The cost of your stay may be influenced by the type of campsite you choose. If you are wild camping, the expenses during your stay may be limited. If the selected campsite offers a wide range of services such as water equipment rental, a catering service, animated activities for children, etc., the cost of your stay may not be limited to the cost of the nights.

Ready-to-camp

Do you want to go camping for the pleasure of living outdoors, but you find the preparation complicated? No matter what type of shelter you want, know that the ready-to-camp offer is growing.

Glamping

Glamping, formed by the contraction of glamour and camping, offers stays that combine luxury, nature, comfort and respect for the environment. This solution may be yours if you are attracted by holidays in nature, but you find it difficult to give up the comfort of hotels.

Frequency of your camping stays

How often you plan to go camping will have a big impact on your choices. It will help you determine whether it is better for you to rent, buy or opt for a ready-to-camp. Why not buy as a group to share equipment during the summer? This could also be an interesting option.

As you can see, the budget for camping holidays can vary greatly from family to family. As with everything, there is no one right way to go camping, but there is a method that suits your family's style and your budget. After all, it's your holiday!

This blog post is part of our special “Camping” feature. To see all the content in this feature, which offers tips and advice to make your next nature getaway easier, check out this article !