Owning a static caravan or holiday lodge means you’ve always got a special place to escape to. But for some owners, there’s also the option of renting it out to holidaymakers to help cover the running costs.
So, in our recent poll we asked owners if they hired out their holiday caravan or lodge? And after more than 2oo votes, here’s how you voted and what you had to say…
Hiring out poll results…
The majority of owners told us they prefer to keep their holiday caravan or lodge just for themselves (36%), while 30% are happy to share it with family or friends without charging.
Site rules play a big part too, with nearly a quarter (23%) saying their holiday park doesn’t allow hiring at all.
Only a small number – eight percent – told us they used their unit to generate income, and just three per cent might consider it in the future.
What owners said…
As always, holiday caravanners gave us valuable insight into their decisions:
Anne Marchant said: “It is the holiday park’s policy that lodges are not rented out, however family and friends can stay in them, which we really like as they also get to experience the joy we get from owning our beautiful lodge and also know we are insured with Leisuredays.”
Yvonne Walton added: “We bought our static as a home from home. The site is allowing owners to rent out when the new contracts are issued. We have no intention of renting and not happy about it.”
Alan Thomas Ludlow told us: “The caravan park only allows the owners to allow family friends/relations to use the caravan which they own.”
These responses highlight the mix of personal preference and park rules that shape whether owners rent out or keep their holiday caravans private.
Protecting your holiday home
Whether you choose to keep your static caravan purely for family use, or decide to rent it out for income, it’s important to have the right insurance.
With Leisuredays’ static caravan and lodge insurance, you can tailor your policy with optional hire-out cover if you let your unit for financial gain. Benefits include:
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Loss of rental income cover if damage makes your static caravan or lodge uninhabitable.
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Public liability cover, essential when hiring out to paying guests.
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Protection against fire, theft, storm, flood, and accidental damage.
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Optional extras such as legal expenses and emergency accommodation cover.
So however you use your holiday caravan, you’ll have peace of mind knowing it’s properly protected.
Have your say…
Do the hiring out poll results reflect how you use your static caravan or lodge? Would you consider renting yours out, or is it strictly a family retreat?
Tell us what you think in the comments box below – we’d love to hear your views and experiences.
Any policy benefits mentioned are subject to terms and conditions, cover level and underwriting criteria. If you insure your static caravan or holiday lodge with Leisuredays your schedule will confirm cover features applying to your policy.
