Germans are increasingly relying on vacations with caravans or motorhomes. However, the prices for such a vehicle are quite high. The alternative is campervans, which are more compact, more maneuverable and often cheaper to maintain.
The era of mass tourism to exotic countries seems to be coming to an end. Instead, Germans prefer to vacation in their own country or at least in a nearby country – be it because of the political and economic situation or simply because of a reorientation of their needs. Many holidaymakers are now driving themselves again, often with a caravan, mobile home or a so-called campervan.
That’s what makes campervans special
Anyone interested in campervans has a large selection of models these days. These range from compact mini campers for weekend trips to luxurious premium vans for those who don’t want to miss out on luxury on the go. But no matter which vehicle you choose, flexibility and independence are always guaranteed.
The “van life” is no longer reserved only for old hippies, but has long since reached the mainstream of society. The aspects of space, driving comfort and functional interior design are particularly important to buyers. What is primarily in demand are models that are convincing both in everyday life and when traveling. Thanks to modular systems that can be quickly installed and removed, many campervans can also be used as normal transporters or family cars.
Our ranking is based on the average German Google search queries in the period from April 2024 to March 2025 (via Autoscout24). In the following gallery you can see the ten most popular models currently.
10th place: VW Crafter Camper
The VW Crafter opens our top ten with around 1,900 Searches per month. It is considered the “big brother” of the van and offers even more space. Buyers who are particularly interested in individual expansion will get their money’s worth with this model.
