Tired of paying 10–15% commission on every booking? Here’s an alternative for campsites in France
If you run a campsite in France, you’ve probably noticed the same trend over the last few years: online booking platforms keep getting more expensive.
For many campsite owners, it’s now normal to lose 10–15% (or more) of every booking to commission — even when the guest would happily have booked direct.
And while those platforms can bring visibility, the cost adds up quickly, especially in peak season.
The real cost of commission
Commission-based bookings can look fine on paper — until you step back and do the maths.
If a guest books a 7-night stay for €900, a 10–15% commission can mean losing €90–€135 on a single booking. Multiply that across a busy summer and you can see why many campsite owners are looking for alternatives.
It’s not just the money either.
Commission platforms can also mean:
- less direct contact with guests
- fewer repeat bookings
- less control over how your campsite is presented
- a growing reliance on one or two third-party sites
Why direct bookings still matter
Direct bookings are usually the best outcome for campsite owners because:
- you keep the full value of the booking
- you keep the guest relationship
- you can communicate properly before arrival
- repeat bookings are more likely
The challenge is visibility — especially in the UK market.
A UK-focused alternative: Go Camp France
Go Camp France is an independent holiday website specialising in campsite and camping holidays in France.
We help families, couples and groups of friends discover family-friendly campsites, holiday parks and glamping accommodation across the best regions of France.
The model is simple:
- We don’t take bookings
- We don’t take commission
- We don’t keep the customer
Instead, we promote your campsite through a professional listing page and send guests directly to your website, booking page or enquiry form.
What a listing includes
Every campsite listing includes:
- a full campsite page on Go Camp France
- a professionally written description (we write everything for you)
- your photos included (resized and formatted)
- a prominent “Check availability” or “Visit website” button linking directly to you
- your contact details and social links included if you’d like
- placement within the relevant region pages and related content
Who this works best for
This approach works best for:
- independent campsites
- small to mid-sized campsites
- campsites looking to reduce commission dependency
- campsites who want more UK visibility and direct enquiries
If you already have a strong website and a clear booking / enquiry process, it’s an especially good fit.
Want to advertise your campsite on Go Camp France?
If you’d like to advertise your campsite on Go Camp France, you can find full details and pricing here:
