Costs & Site Fees
Static caravan site fees explained
What the pitch fee covers, what it never covers, and the questions that reveal future increases.
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What a site fee is
The site fee, or pitch fee, is the annual rent you pay for the plot your holiday home sits on. It is separate from the purchase price and separate from your utilities.
Fees vary enormously by region and position. A quiet inland pitch in Yorkshire may cost under £3,500 in our demo figures, while a sea-view lodge pitch in Cornwall can pass £11,000.
What it usually includes
This differs by park, so confirm every line in writing.
- Use of the pitch for the licensed holiday season
- General grounds maintenance and site security
- Access to park facilities, sometimes at extra cost
What it usually excludes
- Gas, electricity and water
- Insurance
- Rates and waste charges on many parks
- Annual servicing and safety checks
- Winter drain-down and storage charges
Questions that reveal the trend
Ask these before you get anywhere near a deposit.
- What has the pitch fee been for each of the last five years?
- How is the increase calculated, and is it capped?
- What happens to the fee if I sell the van on the pitch?
- Which charges sit outside the pitch fee entirely?
- What commission applies if the park sells the van for me?
Put it into numbers
Our true ownership cost calculator adds up site fees with compounding increases, running costs, resale and optional rental income across the years you plan to own.
General information for British buyers, not financial advice. Costs, rules and licences vary by park and change over time. Always confirm the detail in writing before you commit.