Reservation Fee Rundown: Why Every Booking Includes a €13,50 Charge
Planning a stay at Camping Le Plô should feel simple, not confusing. If you are comparing pitch prices, rental rates, deposits, and tourist tax, one line can raise an immediate question: why does every booking include a €13,50 reservation fee? This guide explains exactly where that charge appears, when it is applied, and how to factor it into your holiday budget before you confirm your stay.
Whether you are reserving a camping pitch, a rental tent, or a caravan, understanding the €13,50 reservation fee helps you avoid surprises and gives you a clearer view of the full booking cost.
What is the €13,50 reservation fee?
The reservation fee is a fixed booking charge of €13,50.
It appears as part of the booking conditions and applies when making a reservation. In practical terms, it is a standard charge added to the cost of securing your stay.
Quick answer
Every booking includes a €13,50 reservation fee because the campsite charges a fixed amount to process and confirm reservations.
This fee is separate from:
- the nightly or weekly accommodation price
- tourist tax of € 0,44 per person (18+)
- optional extras such as electricity on a pitch
- any rental equipment you may choose
That distinction matters when you calculate the true total of your stay.
When is the reservation fee applied?
The €13,50 reservation fee is applied when you make a reservation.
This means it is relevant for bookings such as:
- camping pitches
- Tent hire 6 persons "De Waard"
- Tent hire 4 persons "Karsten"
- Caravan hire 4 persons
If you are checking tariffs for rental accommodation, it is important to remember that the listed rental prices are not the only charges connected to the booking. For rentals, the stated prices include water, electicity and en campground money, while the tourist tax of € 0,44 per person (18+) and € 13,50 reservation costs are not included.
Why is the reservation fee separate from the rental or pitch price?
A separate booking fee makes the structure of the total cost clearer. Rather than folding every administrative cost into nightly pricing, Camping Le Plô lists a distinct €13,50 reservation fee.
For guests, this has one main benefit: transparency. You can see that the accommodation rate covers the stay itself, while the reservation fee is a fixed booking-related charge.
What the separate pricing helps clarify
It helps distinguish between:
- Accommodation cost — your pitch, tent, or caravan rate
- Booking cost — the fixed €13,50 reservation fee
- Mandatory local charge — tourist tax of € 0,44 per person (18+)
- Optional extras — for example electricity on a camping pitch
This breakdown makes it easier to compare options across seasons and accommodation types.
Which bookings include the €13,50 reservation fee?
The reservation fee is listed in the booking conditions and is presented as a standard reservation charge. It is relevant to reservations made for stays at Camping Le Plô.
Accommodation types you can reserve
Camping pitches
Pitch tariffs are published by season. A pitch can include:
- 2 pers/car/caraven or tent/ +1 small tent of max 4 m²
- or, in some seasons, 1 pers/car/caraven or tent
There are also separate rates for:
- Kids -13 years
- Persons +13 years
- Electricity 1300 Watt / 6 ampere
- Dog / Cat
- Visitor
- Car / Motorcycle Additional
- Tourist tax per person (18+)
Rental tents and caravan
Camping Le Plô also offers:
- Tent hire 6 persons "De Waard"
- Tent hire 4 persons "Karsten"
- Caravan hire 4 persons
For these rental stays, the accommodation rates are listed by main season, mid season, and low season, and the reservation cost remains separate.
How the reservation fee fits into your total booking cost
If you want to estimate the full price of your holiday, the smartest approach is to build your total in layers.
Step 1: Start with the base accommodation price
Examples of published rental prices include:
Tent hire 6 persons "De Waard"
- Main season: € 645/p.wk - € 108/p.night
- Mid season: € 500/p.wk - € 78/p.night
- Low season: € 300/p.wk - € 45/p.night
Tent hire 4 persons "Karsten"
- Main season: € 570/p.wk - € 95/p.night
- Mid season: € 485/p.wk - € 75/p.night
- Low season: € 300/p.wk - € 45/p.night
Caravan hire 4 persons
- Main season: € 495/p.wk - € 82/p.night
- Mid season: € 405/p.wk - € 60/p.night
- Low season: 225 €/p.wk - 35 €/p.night low season
Step 2: Add the reservation fee
Then add the fixed €13,50 reservation fee.
Step 3: Add tourist tax if applicable
For guests aged 18 and over, add € 0,44 per person.
Step 4: Add any optional extras or pitch supplements
Depending on your stay, you may also need to add charges such as:
- Electricity: € 4,35
- Dog / Cat
- Additional car / motorcycle
- equipment rental if selected
Reservation fee and payment timing
Knowing the fee amount is useful, but knowing how the booking process works is just as important.
Booking process in brief
- Send the reservation form.
- Within two days, you will receive a booking confirmation by e-mail with all details.
- Confirm your booking within 7 days by sending your deposit.
- Please use the same name for the application and the payment.
Payment rules
For rental accommodation, the payment conditions state:
- the first deposit is 50% of the total rental fee and must be paid within 7 days after the reservation
- the remainder must be paid not later than 6 weeks before arrival
- for reservations made within 6 weeks before arrival, the total rental fee must be paid within 7 days after the reservation
After the first payment, a confirmation is sent. After the final payment, the final confirmation of the reservation is sent.
Is the reservation fee the same as the tourist tax?
No. These are two different charges.
Reservation fee
- Fixed amount: €13,50
- connected to the booking itself
Tourist tax
- € 0,44 per person (18+)
- linked to adult guests rather than the reservation as a whole
This is one of the most important distinctions to understand when checking prices online.
Is the reservation fee included in listed rental prices?
For rental accommodation, the answer is no.
The rental price notes state that prices are inclusif water, electicity and en campground money, but that the following are not included:
- the tourist tax of € 0,44 per person (18+)
- € 13,50 reservation costs
So if you are pricing a tent or caravan stay, always add those amounts separately where applicable.
Practical budgeting tips before you book
A small fixed fee can be easy to overlook when you focus on weekly or nightly rates. These quick steps help you plan more accurately.
1. Read the price line and the notes below it
The headline rate tells only part of the story. The note about what is included and excluded matters just as much.
2. Separate fixed charges from per-person charges
The €13,50 reservation fee is fixed, while tourist tax depends on the number of adults.
3. Check the season carefully
Camping Le Plô uses three booking periods:
- Main season: 14/7 - 18/8
- Mid season: 1/7 - 14/7 and 18/8 - 1/9
- Low season: 1/5 - 1/7 and 1/9 - 30/9
Your accommodation cost changes by season, but the reservation fee stays fixed at €13,50.
4. Review arrival and minimum-stay rules for rentals
For rental accommodation:
- Main season: minimum 5 nights, arrival and departure on thursday, saturday and sunday
- Mid season: minimum 2 nights, arrival and departure every day of the week
- Low season: minimum 2 nights, arrival and departure every day of the week
5. Consider related extras early
If you are staying on a pitch or adding equipment, build those costs into your estimate before paying your deposit. Available equipment pricing includes:
- Baby bed / cot: 4,50 € per day
- Child chair / baby chair: 2,50 € per day
- Cot plus baby chair: 6 € per day
- Daily rental period: € 12 per day (8:30-20:00)
- Deposit requirement for rental equipment: € 0
FAQs about the €13,50 reservation fee
Why does Camping Le Plô charge a reservation fee?
Camping Le Plô applies a fixed €13,50 reservation fee as part of the booking process for reservations.
Is the reservation fee charged per person?
No. It is listed as a fixed reservation fee of €13,50, not a per-person charge.
Is the reservation fee the same for tents, caravan, and pitches?
It is presented as a standard reservation fee for bookings, while accommodation prices and tourist tax are listed separately.
Do I still pay tourist tax if I pay the reservation fee?
Yes. The reservation fee and tourist tax of € 0,44 per person (18+) are separate charges.
Where can I look next when planning my stay?
As you compare costs, it also helps to review:
- tariffs for camping pitches
- rental tent and caravan options
- facilities, such as the swimming pool, paddling pool, reception, and bread service
- booking and cancellation conditions
Conclusion: a small fixed fee that makes your total price clearer
The €13,50 reservation fee is a standard part of booking at Camping Le Plô. It is separate from your nightly or weekly accommodation price and separate from the € 0,44 tourist tax per person (18+). Once you understand that structure, it becomes much easier to calculate your full holiday cost with confidence.
Before confirming your stay, total up your accommodation rate, the €13,50 reservation fee, any tourist tax, and any optional extras. That simple step gives you a more accurate picture of what you will pay.
If you are ready to plan your trip, explore the pitch tariffs, compare the De Waard tent, Karsten tent, and caravan options, and send your reservation request to secure your dates. For updates and inspiration, you can also visit https://www.facebook.com/campingleplo/.