Money guide
Static Caravan Running Costs
The purchase price of a static caravan is only the beginning. The running costs — site fees, insurance, fuel, rates, water, maintenance and servicing — are where the real annual budget is made or broken.
Here is the honest full breakdown of what owning and running a static caravan costs every year, with typical UK figures to budget by.
By the team at Best Caravan Parks · Updated August 2026
The short answer
What does it cost to run a static caravan per year?
For a typical static, budget roughly £3,000–£9,000 in site fees, £150–£500 in insurance, £800–£1,500 in electricity, gas and water, £200–£500 in maintenance and servicing — so around £4,500–£11,000 a year all-in for most owners.
The annual cost checklist
- Site fee / pitch fee: £3,000–£9,000 per year — the biggest cost, rising annually
- Insurance: £150–£500 per year depending on caravan value and location
- Electricity & gas: £600–£1,200 per year depending on usage and season
- Rates & water: £100–£400 per year — some parks include these in the fee
- Maintenance & servicing: £200–£500 per year, plus the occasional repair
- Winterising: £50–£200 if you pay someone to prepare and check the caravan
How running costs vary by park
Two parks can look identical on sticker price and differ by thousands in annual cost. The biggest drivers are the site fee level and its increase formula, followed by whether utilities are metered or bundled, and the park’s maintenance charges.
When you compare parks, always compare the all-in annual figure — site fee plus utilities plus insurance plus maintenance — not just the caravan price.
How to reduce running costs
- Choose a park with a modest site fee and a fair increase formula
- Pick a smaller or older caravan — lower price, insurance and servicing costs
- Ask about metered utilities and where the park’s rates land
- Service early-season and winterise properly to avoid costly repairs
Before you pay a deposit
Before you buy a caravan or lodge — and before you pay a deposit — speak to an independent expert.
£150 spent on independent advice before you commit could save you thousands later — or stop you making the wrong purchase completely.
Private 45–60 minute video consultation with a retired caravan-industry expert with 30 years’ experience.
Frequently asked questions
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