The cost, no airport hassle, and the freedom of the open road – why Brits love caravanning

Research* from caravan insurance specialists Cover4Caravans.co.uk has revealed that caravanning is still a popular pastime, with more than 3 out of 4 Brits (78%) saying they have stayed in - or plan to stay in - a caravan within the coming year.

The study compared results to the same set of questions asked 12 months ago**, to see whether perceptions of caravanning, as well as preferred destinations, have changed.

The survey showed:

• previously (March 2015), 74% of Brits have stayed, or plan to stay in, a caravan – this figure has increased by 4% in the last year;
• 16% of people have been to Europe in a caravan in the last year – an 8% increase since March 2015**;
• the most popular destination for caravanners travelling to mainland Europe is still France, followed by Italy and Spain;
• Cornwall, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and Wales were named as favourite UK caravan holiday hot spots;
• 22% of people were put off caravanning by the perceived cost of a caravan holiday (previously it was 16%);
• the main reason cited for not going on a caravan holiday were the facilities being too basic (24% compared to 16% a year ago);
• when asked what they liked best about caravanning, respondents cited “the cost” and “no airport hassle” as equally good reasons (at 50% each) with “the freedom of the open road” attracting 46% of votes.

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*Independent research carried out on behalf of Cover4Caravans by Usurv, March 2016

**Independent research carried out on behalf of Cover4Caravans by Usurv, March 2015

Contact:

Richard Burgess, MCIM, ACIEH, Cert CII, Director at Cover4Caravans, telephone: 0845 863 9558 or email: richardb@alanblunden.co.uk

About Cover4Caravans:

With roots going back to 1946, our clients can benefit from 70 years' of experience in the caravan insurance marketplace. We are independent intermediaries and act on behalf of our clients in arranging their caravan insurances. Our service includes advising clients on their insurance needs, arranging insurance cover with insurers to meet those requirements and help with any ongoing changes that have to be made to your caravan insurance policies.

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