Buying
Static caravan vs holiday lodge
Space, insulation, season length and cost, compared without the sales gloss.
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The short version
A static caravan is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run. A lodge is larger, better insulated, usually built to a higher standard, and costs considerably more on both the purchase and the pitch fee.
Neither is better. The right answer depends on how you will use it and how much you want to spend each year.
Where lodges win
- Better insulation for cold months
- More generous room sizes and ceiling heights
- Often a twelve month holiday licence
- Higher specification kitchens and bathrooms
- Frequently stronger demand if subletting is permitted
Where statics win
- Far lower entry price
- Lower pitch fees on most parks
- Lower utility bills across a shorter season
- Less money at risk when values fall
- A wider choice of parks and pitches
Try the chooser
Our six question chooser on the compare page weighs budget, usage, space, winter comfort, resale sensitivity and finish, then explains its reasoning rather than just naming a winner.
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.