Are you also not a fan of paying a lot of money for overnight stays at the campsite? Stupid question! Who is that? There are various discount cards with which you can get considerable discounts at some campsites.
In this article I would like to introduce you to the ACSI CampingCard, one of the discount cards. I also took advantage of this little green card during my winter stay in Sardinia and was delighted with the discount. Here you will find the most important answers about the ACSI CampingCard.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- ACSI CampingCard – contents, how it works and prices
- What does ACSI mean?
- What is the ACSI CampingCard?
- How does the ACSI CampingCard work?
- What advantages does the CampingCard ACSI offer?
- In which countries are there ACSI campsites?
- When is the ACSI CampingCard valid?
- How often and when is a new ACSI CampingCard published?
- Where can I buy the ACSI CampingCard?
- Which ACSI camping guide is suitable for whom?
- ASCI apps at a glance
- Are there alternatives or supplements to the ACSI Card?
- Experts in the podcast on the topic of “camping discount cards”
- Conclusion on the ACSI CampingCard
ACSI CampingCard – contents, how it works and prices
What does ACSI mean?
ACSI is organized by the “Auto Camper Service International“. Dutchman Ed van Reine founded this company in 1965 to make it easier for camping enthusiasts to plan their vacation. Since then, the company has been selling its popular ACSI travel guides on the “Eurocampings” website. In 1999, the ACSI Card finally came into play.
What is the ACSI CampingCard?
The ACSI CampingCard is a discount card with which you can save money at over 3,000 campsites throughout Europe. And not just a little! To be precise, an advantage of up to 60 % per night can be achieved.
Instead of variable prices, you pay one of eight fixed low rates between €13 and €27, which means that the purchase often pays for itself after the fourth overnight stay. The package includes the two-volume camping guide, the physical discount card and a practical mini atlas with GPS coordinates.
Optionally, access to the CampingCard app can be added for €4.99 to use all the campsite details offline on your smartphone. The single issue costs €30.94 for non-members and €29.94 for Club ID members. Those who opt for a subscription save up to an additional 15% and automatically receive the new issue every year in time for Christmas.
How does the ACSI CampingCard work?
If you purchase the corresponding ACSI travel guide with all participating campsites listed for the respective country or continent, the ACSI CampingCard is included. If you are heading for one of these campsites or pitches, you should make sure you are traveling at the “right” time – because the ACSI CampingCard is only valid in the low season.
If you then show your completed, valid ACSI Card, the overnight stay will only cost you and a companion a total of EUR 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 or 27, depending on the pitch. Accordingly, there are 8 different discount rates.
Another advantage: In any case, you pay less than the lowest overnight price without an ACSI CampingCard. For example, if the lowest price is EUR 30 per night, you still only pay EUR 21 with the ACSI CampingCard. The ACSI Card is worthwhile for stays of four nights or more.
What advantages does the CampingCard ACSI offer?
The ACSI CampingCard includes a whole lot! Personally, I was very surprised at what it brings with it:
- Pitch: It doesn’t matter whether you arrive with a car + tent, a car + caravan and awning or your motorhome with awning. Exception: With the ACSI CampingCard you are not entitled to a luxury or comfort pitch if the chosen campsite makes a difference.
- Stay of 2 adults: If there are more than 2 people, the campsite operator can decide whether to give everyone the pitch at the ACSI price or whether to charge all additional people a surcharge or the regular price.
- Bonus for families: at around 400 specially marked campsites, up to 3 children up to and including the age of 5 can stay for free.
- Electricity connection: Included is a connection with a maximum of 6 A and a consumption of up to 4 kWh per day.
- Hot shower: If the selected campsite works with shower tokens, each adult is entitled to one token per day. If the showers use 50-cent coins or SepKeys, you must consult the campsite warden.
- A dog: No, of course you don’t get a dog for free as an ACSI Card holder! But if dogs are allowed on the chosen pitch, you can take a four-legged friend with you without having to pay extra for them.
In which countries are there ACSI campsites?
The top 5 most popular ACSI destinations:
- France with and 1,400 cooperating campsites
- Netherlands with over 400 cooperating campsites
- Italy with over 350 cooperating campsites
- Germany with over 330 cooperating campsites
- Spain with over 300 cooperating campsites
But that is by no means all of them. There are over 3,000 campsites in a total of 25 European countries that offer the ACSI CampingCard accepted. So you have plenty of scope when choosing your destination.
At www.CampingCard.com you will find all campsites that participate in the ACSI CampingCard discount program. Here you can also check whether your desired country or campsite is included.
For an even more comprehensive search, the portal www.eurocampings.de offers information on a total of over 9,400 campsites from all camping guides. Even those that do not offer a discount are listed here.
When is the ACSI CampingCard valid?
The ACSI CampingCard is valid in spring and in fall/winter – specifically from mid-January to mid-June and from mid-September to mid-December. As is the case with many nice things, the ACSI CampingCard also has a small catch.
If the ACSI CampingCard were valid all year round, campsite operators would make huge losses. The card is therefore not aimed at seasonal vacationers, but at those who can and want to go on vacation in the low season, regardless of school vacations or company vacations.
During the main summer months, the ACSI-CampingCard unfortunately offers you no advantages and can safely remain in your glove compartment. The exact times of the low and shoulder seasons change by a few days from year to year. In addition, the campsites decide individually in which period within the low season they grant discounts with the ACSI card.
I therefore recommend that you check the current seasonal periods in advance and also always check the validity period and discount amount for each individual campsite you are planning before you submit your next vacation for the low season.
Don’t be too early with your ACSI CampingCard and your bill won’t add up at the end of your vacation. It’s better to check beforehand whether your favorite vacation destination really lets you save money.
How often and when is a new ACSI CampingCard published?
A new edition of the ACSI travel guide is published once a year in the fall. The new ACSI CampingCard is launched at the same time as the pitch/campsite guides and the validity of the old card expires at the end of the year.
The travel guide for the coming year is available at the ACSI stands at camping fairs from the middle of the year. However, you can only order it online in late fall. Why not at the start of the season – I’ll come to that in a moment.
Where can I buy the ACSI CampingCard?
The CampingCard ACSI can be purchased individually or in conjunction with the ACSI Pitch and Camping Guide. There are numerous providers of the map on the Internet , including Amazon, the ACSI webshop and camping outfitters.
Which ACSI camping guide is suitable for whom?
As mentioned above, the ACSI CampingCard is included in some camping guides. However, there are different camping guides and also different (price) models.
The prices differ depending on whether you have a subscription or a single issue, and whether you need access to the app or not. I would like to introduce you to the various options below.
ACSI Club Membership
Membership is mentioned again and again in the following. The ACSI Club ID costs 5.95 euros per year for a subscription. It offers you easier check-in thanks to stored data (ID replacement) and liability insurance for you and up to 11 fellow travelers.
There is also a discount in the ACSI webshop and on digital ACSI products, such as the ACSI app. However, it is important to know that the ACSI Club ID primarily serves as proof of identity; you still need the actual ACSI CampingCard for the discounted overnight rates in the low season.
You already know ACSI and are sure that you want to buy the camping guide and discount card again next year? Then a subscription is clearly worthwhile. With the combined subscription, you will automatically receive the ACSI CampingCard including the desired guide every year – with or without access to the app, depending on your choice.
ACSI Camping Guide Germany
The ACSI Camping Guide Germany contains over 2,500 annually inspected campsites in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. This campsite guide is primarily aimed at campers with tents, caravans and tent trailers and motorhomes.
The ACSI Camping Guide Germany costs 22.95 euros for members and 23.95 euros for non-members; access to the app is optional and costs extra.
A subscription to the ACSI Camping Guide Germany costs 18.95 euros (with ACSI ID) or 19.95 euros (without ACSI ID) and you will automatically receive your freshly printed edition every year around Christmas time. The minimum subscription period is 1 year.
ACSI Camping Guide Europe
The ACSI Camping Guide Europe includes more than 7,500 participating campsites in 31 countries. This is also primarily aimed at campers with tents, caravans and tent trailers as well as motorhome owners who like to stay overnight on campsites.
The cost of the ACSI Camping Guide Europe is 27.95 euros for members and 29.95 euros for non-members, access to the app is optional and costs extra.
A subscription to the Camping Guide Europe costs 25.95 euros for non-members and 23.95 euros for members. You will automatically receive your freshly printed edition every year around Christmas time. The minimum subscription period is 1 year.
ACSI CampingCard & Pitch guide for motorhomes
If you are traveling with a motorhome or van and like to visit motorhome pitches, you will certainly be interested in the ACSI pitch guide. In addition to the more than 3,000 participating campsites (as in the camping guide), you will find an overview of 12,000 motorhome sites in Europe here.
The camping and pitch guide is therefore primarily aimed at campers with motorhomes. When purchasing the ACSI CampingCard & Pitch Guide, you have the choice between 2 different languages (German, English).
The cost of the ACSI CampingCard & Pitch Guide is 31.95 euros for members and 33.95 euros for non-members; access to the app with campsites and pitches costs an extra 10.98 euros.
A subscription to the ACSI CampingCard & Pitch Guide costs 27.95 euros for members and 29.95 euros for non-members, and you will automatically receive your freshly printed copy every year around Christmas time.
How much does the ACSI CampingCard incl. camping guide cost?
Now let’s move on to a practical overview of ACSI Card prices. The cost of all this fun depends entirely on your needs:
| Product | Single purchase without Club ID | Single purchase with Club ID | Subscription without Club ID | Subscription with Club ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACSI CampingCard incl. Camping Guide Germany | 23,95 € | 22,95 € | 19,95 € | 18,95 € |
| ACSI CampingCard incl. Camping Guide Europe | 29,95 € | 27,95 € | 25,95 € | 23,95 € |
| ACSI CampingCard & Pitch Guide | 33,95 € | 31,95 € | 29,95 € | 27,95 € |
Which of these products is right for you depends on your type of travel, your wishes and your needs.
CampingCard ACSI Digital
With the CampingCard ACSI Digital, you can camp more cheaply in the low season and have both the discount card and an overview of all participating campsites at your fingertips in an app.
You can save up to 60% per night with your digital discount card and only ever pay one of the eight low fixed prices for your overnight stays. It includes over 3,000 participating campsites that are inspected every year. The CampingCard ACSI Digital can be used without an internet connection and allows you to check in quickly using a QR code.
The CampingCard ACSI Digital is valid for one year from the date of purchase and is automatically renewed. Every year, your new discount card and new campsite information are made available in the app. For all motorhome owners, there is the CampingCard ACSI Digital with pitch guide, which provides information on more than 9,000 motorhome pitches.
The app must be ordered directly via ACSI and can apparently be used without a printed guide. The prices are 20.95 euros for members and 21.95 euros without Club ID. Including the pitch guide, the app costs 25.95 euros for members or 27.95 euros without Club ID.
ASCI apps at a glance
Do you like traveling digitally and don’t necessarily have to leaf through a book to find the right camping guide? Then you should take a look at the three different ACSI apps.
- ACSI Camping Europe app: from 1.99 euros
- CampingCard ACSI app: from 3.99 euros
ACSI Camping Europe app
Above all, the ACSI Camping Europe appwhich offers the greatest scope. This app contains more than 9,400 campsites in Europe. However, this does not mean that these campsites all accept your ACSI Card. A major advantage: it can be used without an Internet connection.
The ACSI Campings Europe app is available in various monthly subscriptions. Choose the subscription that suits you best:
- 1-month subscription for 1.99 euros/month
- 3-month subscription for 4.99 euros/3 months
- 12-month subscription for 9.99 euros/year
Always included: free updates, including campsite ratings. Another advantage is that the app can be used on 3 devices at the same time.
CampingCard ACSI app
The CampingCard ACSI app contains information on more than 3,000 CampingCard ACSI campsites and can be expanded with information on 9,000 monitored motorhome pitches.
attention
The CampingCard ACSI app is only available in combination with an ACSI camping guide.
On the back of your ACSI CampingCard you will find a procurement code that you can use to activate the campsite and pitch information. As soon as the content has been released to you, you can use the app for one calendar year, i.e. from January 1 to December 31. At the start of the new year, your access will be blocked and you will have to reactivate the content with your new ACSI Card.
Is the ACSI app worth it?
So what is the big advantage over the conventional travel guide?
✅ Both apps have several search filters that make it easy to find the perfect campsite for you. A really great function that complements the travel guide perfectly.
✅ Another important point is that the apps also work offline. Maps, pre-planned routes and campsite information can be accessed even in the middle of nowhere without the Internet.
✅ You can also easily read and leave reviews. This makes it easier for you and others to find and select a suitable campsite.
✅ Your mobile operating system doesn’t matter too much. The apps are available for Android, Windows and iOS.
You can find all information about the individual apps here: ACSI Apps | Webshop ACSI.
Are there alternatives or supplements to the ACSI Card?
ACSI is of course not the only provider of camping discount cards. In our camping map overview you will find a practical comparison of the most important camping maps. Here you can find more articles about advantage cards for campers:
- ADAC CampCard
- CKE – Camping Key Europe
- CCI – Camping Card International
- DCC German Camping Club
- My seat bonus card
Experts in the podcast on the topic of “camping discount cards”
Nele and Sebastian also talk about the topic of camping discount cards in general in our podcast. They report on their experiences and provide information and tips. Have a listen:
Conclusion on the ACSI CampingCard
I think the ACSI Card and the accompanying travel guide are great! However, in my opinion, it is only worthwhile for you if you take several vacations a year that fall within the low season or if you often only go to the campsite for the weekend. If this is the case, the ACSI CampingCard is an absolute must in your glove compartment!
The savings are considerable and will definitely make a difference to your travel budget in the long term. I hope I have been able to give you a better understanding of the ACSI Card in this article and make your decision for or against the discount card a little easier. Have a safe journey and a great experience!
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