Hook-up cost per night
A guide, not advice. Check your kit maker's figures before you buy or pack.
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Short answer
Choose whether the campsite charges a fixed nightly fee or meters electricity. Enter the current tariff and, for metered use, your own energy estimate. The calculator totals your stay and shows the cost per night; check for minimum, connection or meter charges.
Worked example
| You enter | Value |
|---|---|
| How the site charges | Fixed fee per night |
| Nights | 2 |
Enter the site's charge to see a cost
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per night from your figures | Enter the required tariff and usage figures |
Show the working
How it works
- Fixed fee: cost = nightly fee × nights
- Metered: cost = price per kWh × estimated kWh per day × nights
- Cost per night = stay cost ÷ nights
Use the campsite's current tariff and your own energy estimate. Check minimum charges, meter fees, connection fees and what the site includes.
Our figures (adjustable)
These are our planning allowances and, once checked, typical figures with their sources. They aren't facts about your kit: change any of them in the calculator.
This calculator has no built-in defaults: every figure comes from you or your kit's own label.
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FAQs
Is hook-up included in the pitch price?
It depends on the campsite. Check the booking details to see whether electricity is included, fixed-price or metered, and whether other charges apply.
How much electricity will I use?
It depends on the appliances and how long they run. Use your own measurements or manufacturer information; this calculator does not assume typical use.
Guides that use it
Is electric hook-up worth it?
Is campsite electric hook-up worth paying for? Work out what you will run, check the site's supply limit and compare the extra pitch cost.