Vanlife vs Airbnb Break-Even Calculator
See if a campervan pays off vs Airbnb. Enter van cost, nights/year, and nightly costs to get annual savings and time to break even.
Should I include depreciation or resale value?
This tool is a clean **cash-flow** view. If you want a fuller picture, estimate resale and subtract expected depreciation from your investment before comparing.
Do I add fuel to van nights or Airbnb?
Put **extra trip fuel** caused by using the van under **Van €/night**. If you’d drive the same route with Airbnb, keep fuel out for both to avoid double counting.
My annual saving is negative — what does that mean?
Your van nights cost **more** than Airbnb for the same trips. Financially it won’t pay back; buy the van for **lifestyle/flexibility**, not savings.
How many nights per year should I enter?
Use what you actually did last year, or a conservative forecast. Small changes in nights/year swing break-even a lot.
Why ask for car/transport on Airbnb trips?
Without the van, many trips need a **rental car** or extra transport. Adding that prevents an unfair comparison against the van route.