Survey Shows: Why More and More People Are Opting for Motorhomes

The number of motorhomes registered in Austria has increased significantly since 2020 – from just under 33,000 to over 48,000 in 2024. This development is also accompanied by a price increase: According to AutoScout24, used vans and minibuses are now on average about 58 percent more expensive than they were five years ago.

Popularity Drives Price Development

In June 2020, the average price for used motorhomes was still 17,269 euros. Five years later, it is 27,222 euros. "The main drivers of this development include the persistently high demand for flexible family and leisure vehicles as well as the limited supply," explains Nikolaus Menches, Country Manager of AutoScout24 in Austria.

Freedom and Spontaneity as Key Motives

By far the most common association with traveling in a motorhome is independence. 60 percent of respondents associate it with the ability to decide spontaneously when and where to travel. This need is particularly pronounced among women (67 percent) and people between 50 and 65 years old (63 percent). For nearly half (46 percent), the flexible choice of travel speed is also an important advantage.

Nature Experience and Thirst for Adventure

In addition to the freedom to individually design the travel itinerary, many also appreciate the proximity to nature. 43 percent of respondents associate traveling in a motorhome with the opportunity to spend the night directly in the countryside. 39 percent see it as a chance to discover new places and experience adventures – among those under 30, it is even 51 percent.

Comfort and Cost Awareness

Despite the relatively simple travel style, the comfort of a motorhome is also appreciated by many: 28 percent find the mobile home with kitchen and bathroom comfortable – especially women (32 percent) and people over 50 years old (33 percent). About a quarter also see traveling with a motorhome as an opportunity to save costs in the long term – for example, by eliminating hotel stays or the ability to cook for themselves.

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