I've done a quick search and couldn't find any info on this subject. Occasionally, I pull into a park and am always charged the same amount as for two people. Why is this so?
Today, thinking about my recent trip, I found a caravan park receipt showing, under how many people staying overnight, was written 'two' but I am only one.
How can this be fair.
Helen
Nelly said
01:04 AM Sep 4, 2013
No Helen this is definitely not fair. What do they say when you question them? In my travels (not enough unfortunately!!) I have been charged for a single and for 2 people as well. Perhaps they think that the vehicle is taking up a site where they could get money for 2 or more people - I really don't know.
yeoeleven said
01:39 AM Sep 4, 2013
Because they can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I haven't seen the inside of a caravan park for over a year.
But later I will go to the caravan park at Yungaburra (Lakeside Caravan Park) because I was told that they charge per person, I phoned to verify that and was told that for a solo overnight unpowered site would be $7.50.
John
Plodnalong said
01:43 AM Sep 4, 2013
I've driven into half empty cp's and asked about discounts for singles and then driven out again when told it would be over $25 just for me. What would couples expect if they both had to pay $25? I'm currently in Byron Bay in a cp that charges by the person and though a couple might baulk at $36 I find it refreshingly reasonable at just $18.
Andy
dorian said
02:41 AM Sep 4, 2013
I would have thought that charging for the site would make more sense than charging per person. Two solos would occupy two sites whereas a couple or a family would occupy a single site. BTW, I'll be going solo when the time comes, so I'm being objective.
jetj said
06:07 AM Sep 4, 2013
In theory then 2 campervans with singles should be able to use the same site for one tariff. Would take less room than a van and tug.
herbie said
06:25 AM Sep 4, 2013
Have often wondered why this practice goes on myself.
But if you have an extra person if you are a couple they only charge you an extra say $10.
But if there is only a solo you get charged the same as the couple.
Don't add up to me.
shekon said
11:01 AM Sep 4, 2013
This is indicitive of the whole hospitality industry. Try booking a cruise or tour as a single. Thought about a European river cruise, the cost for me alone was more than a couple by the time they charge all the single supplements. decided against it once I got over the shock.
I am surprised that the industry has not caught on, that today there are many more singles travelling and not only in the upper age bracket, many younger people are now choosing to remain single and let's face it they are usually the ones with the money.
I know travelling last year and staying in CP's we were charged per couple, per site and then extra for the third person in the MH. That was myself and two teenage grandchildren. Guess that's life. is it fair probably not. Just life!
-- Edited by shekon on Wednesday 4th of September 2013 11:03:25 AM
Big Gorilla said
02:26 PM Sep 4, 2013
I'm not a big user of CPs but I have stayed at one or two where the single person rate was $20.00 and 2 persons $25.00.
VKPORTABLE said
04:58 PM Sep 4, 2013
Most caravan parks down this way charge per site. I think there is an additional per person charge is there is more then one. Last one I stayed at it was $125 a week for a patch of grass - PYO (Pay your own) power with those little token thingomahjiggers.
Dougwe said
08:25 PM Sep 4, 2013
There are some solo rates around. I have been lucky and found a few CV Parks that gave me a solo rate after I asked. I even had a couple of parks give me a solo discount and a senior discount, a double whammy, so they are out there.
I found they don't offer or advertise, you have to ask about it.
jules47 said
01:36 AM Sep 5, 2013
If you are solo - ask for a single rate - we have been travelling recently with two solos, and they have got a different rate than us when we have been in caravan parks. (Not often in one though!!!!!)
petersumpters said
04:13 PM Sep 5, 2013
It happened on me too. I really don't get it but I was thinking maybe there are hidden charges or whatever is there. I'm trying to see the difference when traveling solo or couple. I think you can save more if you aren't traveling solo. IMO.
dundreamin said
04:54 PM Oct 17, 2013
Hi Helen,
I've just come back from two weeks through Vic. I assumed I would just get charged the rate for two people as I was taking up a site, but on my last night when the manager found out there was only one, the cost went down from $25 to $20 so I guess it pays to ask. I certainly will next time.
neilnruth said
03:43 AM Oct 18, 2013
Welcome to the forum dundreamin. Hope you enjoy it and find more single prices out there too.
Solo Steve said
03:36 AM Oct 19, 2013
I am in a Caravan Park tonight. I needed a shower after being
bush for a while. I asked for single rate but the receipt said 2. Maybe their
computer doesn't recognise Solos. So the shower cost $27. Gee I wish I could call in and just shower
for $5 and move on.
jules47 said
03:39 AM Oct 19, 2013
Some caravan parks will let you do that Steve - ask - never know -
I've done a quick search and couldn't find any info on this subject. Occasionally, I pull into a park and am always charged the same amount as for two people. Why is this so?
Today, thinking about my recent trip, I found a caravan park receipt showing, under how many people staying overnight, was written 'two' but I am only one.
How can this be fair.
Helen
Because they can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I haven't seen the inside of a caravan park for over a year.
But later I will go to the caravan park at Yungaburra (Lakeside Caravan Park) because I was told that they charge per person, I phoned to verify that and was told that for a solo overnight unpowered site would be $7.50.
John
Andy
In theory then 2 campervans with singles should be able to use the same site for one tariff. Would take less room than a van and tug.
Have often wondered why this practice goes on myself.
But if you have an extra person if you are a couple they only charge you an extra say $10.
But if there is only a solo you get charged the same as the couple.
Don't add up to me.
This is indicitive of the whole hospitality industry. Try booking a cruise or tour as a single. Thought about a European river cruise, the cost for me alone was more than a couple by the time they charge all the single supplements. decided against it once I got over the shock.
I am surprised that the industry has not caught on, that today there are many more singles travelling and not only in the upper age bracket, many younger people are now choosing to remain single and let's face it they are usually the ones with the money.
I know travelling last year and staying in CP's we were charged per couple, per site and then extra for the third person in the MH. That was myself and two teenage grandchildren. Guess that's life. is it fair probably not. Just life!
-- Edited by shekon on Wednesday 4th of September 2013 11:03:25 AM
I'm not a big user of CPs but I have stayed at one or two where the single person rate was $20.00 and 2 persons $25.00.
Most caravan parks down this way charge per site. I think there is an additional per person charge is there is more then one.
Last one I stayed at it was $125 a week for a patch of grass - PYO (Pay your own) power with those little token thingomahjiggers.
I found they don't offer or advertise, you have to ask about it.
Hi Helen,
I've just come back from two weeks through Vic. I assumed I would just get charged the rate for two people as I was taking up a site, but on my last night when the manager found out there was only one, the cost went down from $25 to $20 so I guess it pays to ask. I certainly will next time.
I am in a Caravan Park tonight. I needed a shower after being
bush for a while. I asked for single rate but the receipt said 2. Maybe their
computer doesn't recognise Solos. So the shower cost $27. Gee I wish I could call in and just shower
for $5 and move on.