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We have been looking at the huge choice of sites and were shocked to see some of them asking for €50 or more a night ! That is around 40 pounds ! (sorry no symbol for pounds on keyboard)

I think that is ridiculous for a tent, car and 3 people with EHU.

Many are around €20 (15 pounds).

What would be considered to be a reasonable nightly rate?

The most we have paid so far is €28 and refuse to pay €50!

Karin.

Just paid £30 for three nights. Two cars, two dogs, two adults, Three kids. Mid week deal. No electric, no club etc. Reasonable shower facillties. Rain, thunder storms, lighting, Flooded site, Cars getting stuck.!!

Everyone had a really fab time

Karin

Welcome to "Rip off" Britain.

£15 - £20 per night max, Paid a bit more a few weeks back because we were on a CC site as non-members but that is the only time, never been less than £15

Bolan

Quote: Originally posted by arvonia1 on 30/5/2008

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YOU COULD GET A DECENT B&B FOR THAT AMOUNT, FOR £50 A NIGHT I WOULD EXPECT TO HAVE A BUTLER AND A MAID ,BREAKFAST IN BED TO.

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WHAT?

I don't think I would pay more than £25 in peak season for 2 + 2 with EHU and car. 

This pricing malarky is one reason why we favour C&CC sites, you know exactly what you will pay and the price is fixed at the beginning of the year

Ok guys what is CL, CC and CC and C & CC?

I am  newbie (learning fast but not sure the learner plates can go just yet lol) and not English... HELP

And Sapper... these rates are in Holland, Germany & Belgium ! Not even looked at UK ones yet. Last time we drove to the Uk I was not very keen on the ferry.

Why cant we take cars on planes?

I did think those higher rates were ridiculous. And then there are tourist taxes (not leaving my country and I am a tourist?), sometimes trash and water taxes. Can be over €3 a person on top of all the other stuff.

Who said get a hotel... oh spankies ! Lol

Not been camping in Holland, but 50 plus euros a night does sound expensive.  If you don't want to cross the water (and I can't blame you!) Can I suggest you have a look in France, where you should be able to get an all singing all dancing site for 30 euros a night, and plenty with enough facilities for 20 euros.

Whooops sorry    didn't think .....  C&CC is Caravan and Camping Club

CS = Certificated sites, small sites that take upto 5 caravan plus tents which are checked and certified by the C&CC

CC = Caravan Club and CL = Certificated Location, their version of a CS

Hope that helps

Pauline

Thanks Pauline... appreciated :)

And Andy... we are looking at France, and many other places lol

We were at a great site earlier this month here in Holland that was only €21 per night and it was fabulous so we figured the others were overpriced.

As long as there are toilets, showers and a supermarket not too far away then I am happy.

Just think.. €50 a night.... 10 nights and that is a decent new tent !