What does a campsite website cost?
Agency, freelancer, generic builder, or a camping platform — an honest comparison of what each option really costs.
Get started freeThe four ways to get a campsite website
Every campsite ends up choosing between the same four options. The right one depends on your budget, how often your content changes, and how much you want to do yourself.
- Web agency: custom design, typically a few thousand euros upfront plus a maintenance contract. Every text change goes through the agency.
- Freelancer: cheaper than an agency, but quality varies, and you depend on one person for every update.
- Generic website builder (Wix, Squarespace, WordPress): low monthly cost, but you build everything yourself — and booking, multilingual content, and guest info need plugins you have to assemble and maintain.
- Camping platform like CampingHosting: fixed monthly price, camping-specific pages, booking and translations included, and you update content yourself.
The costs nobody puts on the quote
The upfront price is only half the story. A custom website needs hosting, SSL, plugin updates, security patches, and a developer every time you want a new section. Translations cost extra per language. A booking module is usually a separate system with its own subscription — or commission. Over three years, a 'cheap' custom site often costs more than a platform subscription.
What CampingHosting costs
One subscription covers the website, hosting, SSL, the booking system, the guest info portal, and automatic translation into up to ten languages. No setup fee, no commission on bookings, no maintenance contract. See the pricing page for current plans.
When a custom website is worth it
If your camping is part of a chain with strict brand guidelines, or you need integrations no platform offers, a custom build can be justified. For most independent campsites and holiday parks, a specialized platform delivers more — booking, translations, guest communication — for a fraction of the total cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom campsite website from an agency cost?
Typically several thousand euros upfront for design and build, plus monthly hosting and a maintenance contract. Multilingual content and a booking system usually cost extra.
Is a free website builder good enough for a campsite?
You can start free on Wix or WordPress, but bookings, translations, guest info, and mobile optimization all become your job. Most campsites outgrow a DIY site as soon as they want online bookings.
Are there setup costs with CampingHosting?
No. You sign up, add your content, and publish. There is no setup fee and no long-term contract.
What does the booking system cost on top?
Nothing. The booking system is included in the subscription and charges no commission per booking.