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How much does it cost to run a caravan?

Understand the running costs of owning a holiday home, what to expect, and ways to make these costs more manageable.


Understanding your holiday home running costs

From spreading the initial cost of buying a static caravan to ongoing running costs, here’s a breakdown of everything you can expect.


You can also explore ways to help manage these costs, like joint ownership and releasing funds from your pension.

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Pitch fees

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What do pitch fees cover?


Your pitch fees cover the cost of the ground - or pitch - where your static caravan sits on our park, as well as:


  • Landscaped ground maintenance
  • Grass cutting and edging
  • Refuse collection
  • Street lighting
  • Security gate and fob
  • Park warden
  • Standard Superfast broadband with VFAST
  • Upkeep and access to facilities like swimming pools
  • Owner benefits like our priority rewards card, family and friend discounts, VIP events and more.

How much are pitch fees?


The amount you pay for your pitch fees depends on your chosen park and available facilities, the size of your holiday home and the pitch you chose (such as sea-view pitches, or distance from on-park facilities).


  • Standard holiday home pitch fees start from £3,245
  • Lodge pitch fees start from £4,745

These fees can be paid in full each year and are billed late summer for the following year’s pitch, or can be paid by monthly direct debit.

Your on park bills

Discover our holiday home deals

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Bring your caravan on-park

Relocate your static caravan to one of our award-winning parks that allows bring ons.

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The price of your holiday refunded

Buy a holiday home within 90 days of your break with us and claim back the cost, up to £1,000.

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Part exchange your holiday home

Discover a range of offers when part exchanging your holiday home, including 2026 pitch fee refunds.

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Pitch fee saver

Get free pitch fees for 2026 and fixed fees until 2030 with our limited time offer at selected holiday parks.

Why choose Park Holidays

Find a holiday home to fit your lifestyle and join over 15,000 owners already enjoying the benefits of buying with Park Holidays.


As an owner, you’ll enjoy a range of exclusive perks and rewards, like 20% off food and drinks while you’re on-park.

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