Caravan Site Fees Explained (2027 Prices & Guide)

When you look into buying a holiday home, the ongoing running costs matter just as much as the initial purchase price. Site fees, sometimes called pitch fees, are the largest recurring cost you will pay each year.

In simple terms, your site fee pays for the plot your caravan sits on, plus the day-to-day upkeep of the park and its facilities.

Here is an honest breakdown of what site fees cover, what they exclude, what they cost across our parks and how you can pay.

What caravan site fees cover

Site fees cover far more than the patch of grass underneath your caravan. On a well-run park, your fee funds the grounds, infrastructure, and leisure facilities you use throughout the season:

• Regular grounds maintenance, including mowing, hedge cutting, tree maintenance, and landscaping across the park
• Park infrastructure and security, such as security barriers, lighting, road maintenance, and water networks
• Access to park facilities, including indoor heated swimming pools, fitness areas, and play parks
• Entry to clubhouses, bars, and family entertainment venues like The Waterfront at Aber Bay or The Driftwood at Sunbeach
• Refuse collection and communal recycling areas
• Water and sewerage rates, so there's no separate water bill to pay

What sits outside your site fees

To budget properly for your caravan, keep in mind that day-to-day running costs are billed separately:

• Gas and electricity, billed by meter or by replacement gas bottles depending on the park
• Caravan insurance, which is compulsory on all our parks and protects your holiday home and belongings
• Winter drain-down servicing to protect pipework when the park closes for the cold months

For a full rundown of other seasonal expenses, take a look at our running costs guide.

Typical static caravan site fees

Each of our parks sets its own site fees, and every park has one rate for a single plot and another for a twin or lodge plot. Across the Allens group, annual site fees vary between £3,000 and £6,000.

Where your pitch sits on the park matters too. Pitches in prime positions, such as plots on a new development or pitches with a view, cost more than a standard plot on the same park.

Spreading the cost with monthly direct debit

Historically, caravan owners paid their full annual pitch fee in a single lump sum before the new season started. That can be a heavy hit after Christmas.

To make budgeting simpler, Allens Caravans offers a monthly direct debit. It spreads your annual site fee across 12 monthly instalments, just like your other household bills.

Current offer: free site fees until 2028

If you are buying your first holiday home or upgrading an older model, keep an eye on our latest offers. Right now, selected holiday homes come with free site fees until 2028, so your biggest running cost is taken care of. The free site fees offer page lists the homes it applies to.

Common questions about site fees

Do site fees go up every year?
Like council tax or home energy, site fees are reviewed annually. Increases reflect inflation, maintenance costs, park investment, and business rates. You will always receive clear advance notice before any adjustments take effect.

Can I sublet my caravan to cover site fees?
Some owners choose to let their holiday homes out for a few peak weeks each summer to offset their running costs. Subletting rules vary by park, so check with the park manager to see what is permitted at your chosen location.

When are site fees due?
Fee notices arrive in the autumn. You can settle in full ahead of the season or set up a direct debit and pay in 12 monthly instalments.

Talk to our team

If you want exact site fee figures for a specific park or want to see which homes currently come with free site fees, get in touch with our sales team. We will give you a clear, itemised quote for any park you have your eye on.