- CamperDays suggests Málaga and Marseille as alternatives for extending the summer on four wheels, with hire options available for less than 100 euros a night.
- July and August continue to account for the bulk of tourist demand: in 2025, they accounted for 31.1 per cent of all overnight stays in the European Union, according to Eurostat. In Spain, campsite pitch occupancy fell from 61.3 per cent in August to 44.1 per cent in September, according to the INE.
- Travelling in September means you can enjoy greater availability, more competitive prices and less crowded destinations, as the peak months are now behind us.
When August ends, the travel season doesn’t have to end. With the return to daily routines and the start of the new school term, September marks a shift in the profile of travellers and opens up a particularly attractive window of opportunity for couples, groups of friends and travellers without school-age children. For them, continuing to travel by campervan during this month allows them to enjoy destinations with greater peace and quiet, better availability and more competitive prices, once the peak summer demand period has passed.
The figures show just how much July and August remain the peak tourist period. In 2025, these two months accounted for 31.1 per cent of all tourist overnight stays recorded in the European Union, according to Eurostat. In Spain, the difference is also evident at campsites: pitch occupancy fell from 61.3 per cent in August to 44.1 per cent in September, according to the INE. The drop in occupancy reflects the change in pace that occurs once the summer peak is over and heralds a period offering greater scope for travel with better availability and more competitive prices.
“September is an opportunity for those who want to continue travelling by campervan but prefer to avoid the prices and crowds of the high season. Travelling a few weeks later allows you to find greater availability and, in certain destinations, access more competitive hire options, whilst enjoying a more peaceful experience,” explains Adriana Neves, marketing manager at CamperDays.
With this in mind, CamperDays recommends Málaga and Marsella as two destinations for travelling in September, with campervan hire options available for under 100 euros per night. These are two very different options that allow you to discover southern Spain and France on four wheels, combining coastline, heritage and nature.
Málaga: culture, white villages and Mediterranean landscapes
Málaga offers a particularly appealing combination for a campervan getaway in September: historical heritage, beaches, white villages and Mediterranean landscapes. The province allows you to combine a visit to the capital with other inland and coastal destinations, tailoring the trip to different paces and types of traveller.
The city of Málaga is a good starting point for discovering its cultural heritage, with sites such as the Alcazaba, the Roman Theatre and Gibralfaro Castle, as well as the Cathedral and the Picasso Museum. Just a few kilometres away, towns such as Nerja allow you to combine heritage and the coast, with attractions such as the Balcón de Europa and the famous Nerja Caves.
For those seeking nature, the Caminito del Rey offers one of the province’s most unique experiences, with a route winding through gorges and landscapes along the Guadalhorce River. Also worth highlighting are the white villages of the inland region, such as Frigiliana – considered one of the municipalities with the greatest historical and scenic appeal in the province – or Ronda, situated above the Tajo and surrounded by mountainous landscapes.
Marseille: the Mediterranean, heritage and nature in Provence
Marseille offers a particularly well-rounded itinerary for a campervan trip in September, combining heritage, Mediterranean culture, gastronomy and natural landscapes. Its location also makes the city an ideal starting point for exploring some of Provence’s most characteristic landscapes and towns.
The Old Port is one of Marseille’s main attractions and embodies much of the city’s maritime identity. From there, the Le Panier district invites you to wander through narrow streets and discover one of the city’s oldest historic centres.
Also worth noting is the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, situated on one of Marseille’s highest points and offering panoramic views over the Mediterranean.
One of the area’s great natural attractions is the Calanques, a protected area of cliffs, coves and Mediterranean waters situated between Marseille and Cassis. The area offers various hiking trails and allows you to combine nature with the sea. To extend your journey, towns such as Cassis or Aix-en-Provence let you discover another side of Provence, with small harbours, traditional architecture and cultural heritage.
A campervan allows you to plan your trip with greater flexibility and combine these major attractions with stops at lesser-known towns and landscapes, making the journey itself part of the experience. Furthermore, travelling in September, once the peak summer demand has passed, allows you to explore these destinations at a more leisurely pace and with greater scope to adapt your itinerary.
September thus offers an alternative for those looking to extend their summer on four wheels without being constrained by the crowds of July and August. It’s a way to continue enjoying the open road, discover new places and benefit from greater flexibility when organising your trip.
About CamperDays
Launched in Germany in 2013, CamperDays is Europe’s leading motorhome tour operator, working with 150 suppliers at over 1,000 pick-up points worldwide.
CamperDays provides access to over 40,000 vehicles available for hire in 35 countries worldwide, including destinations such as Spain, Europe, Australia, the United States, Canada and South Africa. The platform allows customers to choose from a selection of trusted providers worldwide via a simple three-step booking process, with hire rates starting from just 100 euros a day.
Since its launch, CamperDays customers have booked over 1,000,000 nights in vehicles hired through the site. CamperDays offers access to a wide selection of motorhomes and caravans for all types of travellers, with transparent pricing and no hidden costs. All vehicles come with insurance, so hirers can enjoy a worry-free holiday.
For more information or to make a booking, visit the website: https://www.camperdays.co.uk/
Source: ATREVIA Comunicación