The short answer
Most owners who let casually earn somewhere in the region of £8,000 a year gross — a common rule of thumb is around 20 weeks of bookings at roughly £400 a week. Owners who market actively and have a caravan in a strong location can do considerably better, with reported figures up to around £12,000 for caravans and £14,500+ for lodges, and some park subletting schemes advertising higher still for 2026.
The honest version: earnings vary a lot by park, location, the caravan's size and condition, and how many weeks you actually let. Treat any single headline number with caution and build your own estimate from the drivers below.
What drives your earnings
Five things move the number more than anything else:
- Location — coastal and family parks in popular regions command the highest rates and longest seasons.
- Season — peak summer and school holidays are where most of the money is made; shoulder seasons fill the gaps.
- Size & condition — larger, well-presented caravans that sleep more people let for more and get booked more often.
- Occupancy — how many weeks you actually let. Casual owners manage ~20 weeks; actively marketed vans can reach 30–35.
- How you let — booking direct versus through a scheme that takes commission changes what you keep (more on that below).
Weekly rates through the year
As a rough guide, a static caravan lets for around £400 a week on average, but the spread across the year is wide. Off-peak and midweek breaks sit lower; peak summer weeks at a good park can run from roughly £500 up towards £1,000+, and large lodges in prime spots higher again.
Because demand is so seasonal, the practical aim for most owners is to fill the high-value peak weeks first, then use shorter off-peak breaks to mop up the rest of the calendar.
Covering your site fees
For many owners the first goal isn't profit, it's covering the cost of ownership — chiefly the annual site fees (commonly around £4,000, though this varies widely by park) plus insurance.
Most owners find that roughly 10 to 15 weeks of bookings covers their site fees for the year. Everything you let beyond that is contributing to insurance, running costs and, eventually, profit.
Costs to subtract
Gross rental income isn't what you keep. Budget for these before you judge the return:
- Annual site/pitch fees and insurance (tell your insurer you're letting — standard cover often excludes it).
- Cleaning and changeovers — typically £25–£40 per thorough clean.
- Gas safety check and any maintenance or breakages.
- Commission, if you let through a park scheme or agency (often around 15%, sometimes plus per-stay cleaning/welcome charges and VAT).
- Tax — rental income is taxable and declared to HMRC; note the Furnished Holiday Lettings regime ended on 6 April 2025, so former FHL income now follows ordinary property income rules. Speak to an accountant.
Letting direct keeps more of each booking
The single biggest lever on what you actually keep is avoiding a large commission on every booking. Park-operated and agency letting schemes are convenient but typically take around 15% (plus add-ons), which adds up across a season.
Letting direct to guests keeps that margin with you. On a reverse-marketplace like Offer2Stay you list the weeks you want to fill, guests in your area post the dates and budget they want, and you send your best offer — booking direct, with a 10% all-in commission and no fee charged to the guest. You stay in control of which weeks you let and at what price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the average static caravan earn from letting?+
A common estimate is around £8,000 a year gross — roughly 20 weeks at about £400 a week. Strong locations with active marketing can earn more (reported figures up to ~£12,000 for caravans and higher for lodges), but it varies a lot by park, season and occupancy.
How many weeks do I need to let to cover my site fees?+
Most owners cover their annual site fees (often around £4,000) with roughly 10–15 weeks of bookings. Anything beyond that goes toward other costs and profit.
What weekly rate can I charge?+
Around £400 a week is a typical average, but it's highly seasonal — off-peak and midweek breaks are lower, while peak summer weeks at a popular park can run from roughly £500 to £1,000+ (more for large lodges).
What costs come out of the rental income?+
Site fees, insurance, cleaning/changeovers (£25–£40 each), gas safety and maintenance, any letting commission (often ~15% via a scheme), and tax. Net profit is well below the gross figure.
Is it better to let direct or through the park?+
Park/agency schemes are convenient but typically take ~15% commission plus add-ons. Letting direct keeps that margin with you. Offer2Stay lets you book direct at 10% all-in with 0% guest fees, while you keep control of your calendar and pricing.
Do I pay tax on the income?+
Yes — rental income is taxable and declared to HMRC, usually via self-assessment. The Furnished Holiday Lettings regime ended on 6 April 2025, so it now follows ordinary property income rules. Get advice for your situation.