Camping in low season: tips for cheap, relaxed camping

Camping? That means freedom. Waking up in the middle of nature. And stopping at the most beautiful spots. In high season, however, camping can also look like this: Traffic jams on the way. Fully booked campsites. Overcrowded towns and beaches teeming with tourists. One way to not let this spoil your camping experience is to travel by camper in low season. We give you an overview of the many advantages of a camping trip away from the main season:

The first important question that needs to be answered is: When do high season and low season actually begin and end? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the periods for high season differ from country to country and sometimes also from region to region. High season - when a particularly large number of tourists spend their holidays in one place - depends, for example, on school holidays, important public holidays and the best climatic conditions for a trip. For example, in some areas of Scandinavia or the Alps, the winter months are high season. In general, however, the summer months of July and August are usually the busiest periods in European countries, while the months of October to April are considered low season. If you would like to rent one of our campers, the lower prices for low season even start in mid-September.

You feel like summer in Germany is flying by far too fast and you already miss it when you think of the grey, rainy autumn? Then a trip in a camper van during low season could be the perfect idea for you to extend your summer without further ado. Because at many destinations in Southern Europe you can still enjoy the late summer to the fullest in autumn: After the heat of the summer months has subsided, the temperatures there remain pleasantly warm, so you can swap umbrellas for sunglasses and sneakers for flip-flops. Since water can keep its temperature for a long time, you can often even go swimming in the sea or in lakes. How about in October, for example, with ...

On our blog we give you more information on warm destinations for October, the most beautiful destinations for your autumn holiday in Europe and the best campsites for hiking enthusiasts in October.

Whether you choose to chase the sun or explore destinations in other directions with your camper van, you will find many more pitches available at the campsite in low season. While it is difficult to find a pitch in high season in many countries if you don't book well in advance, you can often arrive by camper without a reservation in autumn. You can often get the pitch with the best view at the most beautiful campsites and sometimes have the campsite almost to yourself. This advantage allows you to really live out the freedom and flexibility of an adventure in a camper. Decide where you want to go next just before you leave, make unplanned detours along the way, and spend the night exactly where you like it best. But not only the greater availability of campsites, but also of campers themselves speaks in favour of a holiday in he low season: you usually have a greater choice here, can choose the vehicle that best suits your needs and also decide to rent a camper spontaneously and at short notice .

Attention, budget travellers: Low season is also ideal for travelling by camper because the prices per night are significantly lower and your overnight stays are therefore much cheaper. If you want to save even more money, we can offer you camping cards such as the CampingCard ACSI, which gives you further discounts. CampingCard ACSI is a discount card which allows you to camp at many camp sites in Europe during low season at a discount of up to 60% per night. We explain how:

When we're out camping, we're desperate to see them: The best spots, the most beautiful beaches, the most popular sights and the most impressive nature spectacles. The problem is that all other tourists want to do the same. Of course, there are still insider tips in every region that not everyone knows about, but the must-sees of a country usually don't earn their name for nothing. However, if you only get into your camper when the summer tourists are already on their way home (or have been for a long time), you can enjoy these places, which are often hopelessly overcrowded during high season, in a relaxed way. If there are only a few locals on the road apart from yourself, you will have the chance to experience your destination from a much more authentic side and get a real insight into the life of the locals. It's no wonder that many travellers decide to travel in low season, because it's much easier to find peace and relaxation - and thus the epitome of a holiday.

Last but not least, one of the best advantages of camping during low season should not be missing from our list: Not only is visiting nature, cities and sights at the destination more relaxed away than during high season, but the conditions for camping often are as well. In contrast to high season, the legal situation in low season is interpreted more broadly in many countries and wild camping is often tolerated, for example in Greece or Slovenia. Sometimes the prohibition signs are even removed and you can park your camper in the middle of idyllic nature - that's pure camping feeling! While your friends at home look out of their rain-soaked windows into the grey, you roll down the window of your camper and look out over the turquoise blue sea. But watch out: You should also avoid tourist hotspots, nature reserves, national parks and beaches when wild camping in low season and be sure to find out exactly what the local regulations are so that you don't get fined. Read our blog article to get more information on how wild camping is handled in Europe and what to look out for.

For us, camping is a highlight at any time of year. But one thing is certain: low season gives you some unbeatable advantages, which especially appeals to peace-seeking, spontaneous and price-sensitive camping fans. Have our reasons convinced you and made you want to extend your summer this autumn? Then rent one of our campers for a real, authentic camping adventure in autumn and chase after the sun. What are you waiting for?