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5 Best Holiday Parks Near Disneyland Paris - 2024
Disneyland Paris comprises two theme parks: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. They're both big parks, and the official website recommends that you allow three days to visit both - two days at Disneyland Park and one day at Walt Disney Studios Park (our Disneyland Paris v Disney World Florida comparison has more details).
As a result, many people decide to stay on site at one of the official hotels. For those who don't fancy Mickey Mouse 24/7, a cheap alternative is one of the caravan holiday parks nearby. It's worth pointing out that it isn't always cheaper to stay off site. The official accommodation includes discounted entry to the parks, which can make the officials cheaper than staying off-site at a cheap holiday park (read more at the bottom of the page).
As a rough guide, entry to Disneyland Paris costs about £50 - £100 for an adult per day and only slightly less for children. There are various discounts and deals depending on the time of year, how many days you visit for and whether you visit one or two of the Disneyland Parks in Paris. It is cheaper to buy dated tickets in advance than to turn up on the day. As an example - a family of four, visiting in August 2024 would pay £1055 for three days entry to the Disneyland Paris theme parks.
We looked at five of the nearest holiday parks to Disneyland Paris. For our comparison we looked at price, customer reviews and driving distance to Disneyland.
As a result, many people decide to stay on site at one of the official hotels. For those who don't fancy Mickey Mouse 24/7, a cheap alternative is one of the caravan holiday parks nearby. It's worth pointing out that it isn't always cheaper to stay off site. The official accommodation includes discounted entry to the parks, which can make the officials cheaper than staying off-site at a cheap holiday park (read more at the bottom of the page).
As a rough guide, entry to Disneyland Paris costs about £50 - £100 for an adult per day and only slightly less for children. There are various discounts and deals depending on the time of year, how many days you visit for and whether you visit one or two of the Disneyland Parks in Paris. It is cheaper to buy dated tickets in advance than to turn up on the day. As an example - a family of four, visiting in August 2024 would pay £1055 for three days entry to the Disneyland Paris theme parks.
We looked at five of the nearest holiday parks to Disneyland Paris. For our comparison we looked at price, customer reviews and driving distance to Disneyland.
1. Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont Campsite - 1 hour 15 minutes to Disneyland Paris
Please ignore the name - Croix du Vieux Pont Campsite doesn't just offer camping. There's also a good choice of static homes.
It's not as close as some holiday parks on this list but it has the advantage of being a Eurocamp near Disneyland Paris. Croix du Vieux Pont Campsite is also a big and busy site with loads to do without going anywhere near Mickey Mouse. I'd say it's one to consider if you just want one or two days at Disneyland Paris rather than just a base for a whole week of daily visits.
Onsite highlights at this Eurocamp near Disney include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, bowling, soft play, a restaurant and a family activities programme. There are also two lakes where you can do fishing and watersports.
Customer reviews average 4/5 on TripAdvisor or 4.1/5 on Google Reviews.
Price: £2449 for a two bedroom 'Comfort' mobile home for a family of four for a week in August 2024. They also have glamping options which were £400 cheaper and big villas, which are more expensive. Eurocamp has four main grades of accommodation, ranging from Classic (£), Comfort (££), Premium (£££) and Ultimate (££££). Upgrades get you things like bedding and towels included or more outdoor space.
It's not as close as some holiday parks on this list but it has the advantage of being a Eurocamp near Disneyland Paris. Croix du Vieux Pont Campsite is also a big and busy site with loads to do without going anywhere near Mickey Mouse. I'd say it's one to consider if you just want one or two days at Disneyland Paris rather than just a base for a whole week of daily visits.
Onsite highlights at this Eurocamp near Disney include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, bowling, soft play, a restaurant and a family activities programme. There are also two lakes where you can do fishing and watersports.
Customer reviews average 4/5 on TripAdvisor or 4.1/5 on Google Reviews.
Price: £2449 for a two bedroom 'Comfort' mobile home for a family of four for a week in August 2024. They also have glamping options which were £400 cheaper and big villas, which are more expensive. Eurocamp has four main grades of accommodation, ranging from Classic (£), Comfort (££), Premium (£££) and Ultimate (££££). Upgrades get you things like bedding and towels included or more outdoor space.
La Croix du Vieux Pont Campsite isn't the closest to Disneyland Paris, but it has loads to do onsite...
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...including playgrounds, watersports and bowling
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2. Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch - 15 minutes to Disneyland Paris
**Winner: best value holiday park near Disneyland Paris**
Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch is the only 'official' Disneyland Paris accommodation on our list. We've included it because it is similar to a holiday park, in that you get the privacy and flexibility of your own bungalow and a kitchen rather than fitting around a hotel's timetable (although you can have half board).
The advantage over other holiday parks in the area is that you still get a flavour of the authentic Disneyland Paris experience. You can dine in Davy Crockett's Tavern, swim in the indoor swimming pool or play minigolf or tennis. Or you can just do your own thing.
It's more expensive than most holiday parks in the area, but it's only a 15-minute drive and the price includes entry to the park.
Price: £3184 for a week in early August 2024. It's worth noting that this price includes entry to the parks for the whole week (i.e. eight days' entry to both parks at Disneyland Paris).
To give you an idea, four days of peak-time park tickets for a family of four costs about £1250 if you buy them in advance. You're getting twice this number of days at the park with an official bundle.
If you plan to spend a whole week visiting the parks, then the accommodation is only about £500!
The advantage over other holiday parks in the area is that you still get a flavour of the authentic Disneyland Paris experience. You can dine in Davy Crockett's Tavern, swim in the indoor swimming pool or play minigolf or tennis. Or you can just do your own thing.
It's more expensive than most holiday parks in the area, but it's only a 15-minute drive and the price includes entry to the park.
Price: £3184 for a week in early August 2024. It's worth noting that this price includes entry to the parks for the whole week (i.e. eight days' entry to both parks at Disneyland Paris).
To give you an idea, four days of peak-time park tickets for a family of four costs about £1250 if you buy them in advance. You're getting twice this number of days at the park with an official bundle.
If you plan to spend a whole week visiting the parks, then the accommodation is only about £500!
Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch is an 'official' resort which is a short drive from the theme parks...
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...and it has its own swimming pool and other facilities.
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3. Center Parcs Les Villages Nature Paris - 15-minute drive to Disneyland Paris
Les Villages Nature Paris is an official tie-up between Disneyland Paris and Center Parcs. You get a hybrid holiday which is part Center Parcs adventure activities and part Disneyland Paris parades and theme park rides.
Sounds perfect, right?
You are only 15-20 minutes' drive from Disneyland, and you can buy a good value bundle that includes entry to Disneyland Paris for two days. You also get access to something called 'Extra Magic Time', which means you can visit parts of Disneyland Paris earlier than visitors who aren't staying at 'official' accommodation.
The downside is that reviews for Les Villages Nature Paris are not as good as some other resorts. Center Parcs Les Villages Nature Paris only achieves 3/5 on TripAdvisor or 3.6/5 on Google Reviews, which is lower than the other official Disneyland hotels and resorts.
Many customers are happy and praise the location and facilities. However, several reviews mention cleanliness and maintenance of rooms or that they were too hot due to a lack of air conditioning.
The swimming pool at Center Parcs Villages Nature Paris gets much more positive reviews. It's called the Aqua Mundo (formerly the Aqualagon) and has got slides, flumes and a wave pool. Customers give it a score of 4.3/5.
Price: £3235 for a week in August 2024 for a family of four. This includes two days at the Disneyland parks, which is worth £762 for those dates if bought separately.
Top tip: it is often cheaper to book Center Parcs Villages Nature Paris via the French version of the Center Parcs website and then book tickets to Disneyland Paris separately. Your browser will translate the website for you so you don't need to use your GCSE French.
Sounds perfect, right?
You are only 15-20 minutes' drive from Disneyland, and you can buy a good value bundle that includes entry to Disneyland Paris for two days. You also get access to something called 'Extra Magic Time', which means you can visit parts of Disneyland Paris earlier than visitors who aren't staying at 'official' accommodation.
The downside is that reviews for Les Villages Nature Paris are not as good as some other resorts. Center Parcs Les Villages Nature Paris only achieves 3/5 on TripAdvisor or 3.6/5 on Google Reviews, which is lower than the other official Disneyland hotels and resorts.
Many customers are happy and praise the location and facilities. However, several reviews mention cleanliness and maintenance of rooms or that they were too hot due to a lack of air conditioning.
The swimming pool at Center Parcs Villages Nature Paris gets much more positive reviews. It's called the Aqua Mundo (formerly the Aqualagon) and has got slides, flumes and a wave pool. Customers give it a score of 4.3/5.
Price: £3235 for a week in August 2024 for a family of four. This includes two days at the Disneyland parks, which is worth £762 for those dates if bought separately.
Top tip: it is often cheaper to book Center Parcs Villages Nature Paris via the French version of the Center Parcs website and then book tickets to Disneyland Paris separately. Your browser will translate the website for you so you don't need to use your GCSE French.
The Aqualagon waterpark is very highly rated and includes
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This Center Parcs is near to Disneyland Paris and they sell bundles including entry tickets
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4. Eurocamp Paris Est-Champigny Campsite - 25 minute drive to Disneyland Paris
Reviews of Paris Est-Champigny Campsite are a little behind others on this list (3/5 when we checked), but it has the major advantage of being about 25 minutes from Disneyland Paris. You'll be grateful for a short drive after a day of wandering in the Parisian summer.
The park doesn't have a lot to offer onsite and it's quite near a busy road, but it's also alongside a river and there's a leisure park nearby which has a few more things to do.
Personally, I'd pick this one if you plan to have long days at Disneyland Paris or within Paris itself. It's not too far from the city centre - it'll take you an hour by public transport to reach the Eiffel Tower.
Price: £1251 for a week for a family of four in a Classic holiday home for a week in August 2024. It is worth tinkering with the arrival for this one. One week earlier was about £3500 for the cheapest accommodation available! As mentioned earlier, there are four main grades of accommodation at Eurocamp. 'Classic' is the cheapest option but you can upgrade if you want more space and better facilities.
The park doesn't have a lot to offer onsite and it's quite near a busy road, but it's also alongside a river and there's a leisure park nearby which has a few more things to do.
Personally, I'd pick this one if you plan to have long days at Disneyland Paris or within Paris itself. It's not too far from the city centre - it'll take you an hour by public transport to reach the Eiffel Tower.
Price: £1251 for a week for a family of four in a Classic holiday home for a week in August 2024. It is worth tinkering with the arrival for this one. One week earlier was about £3500 for the cheapest accommodation available! As mentioned earlier, there are four main grades of accommodation at Eurocamp. 'Classic' is the cheapest option but you can upgrade if you want more space and better facilities.
Paris Est-Champigny Campsite is one of the closest holiday parks to Disneyland Paris...
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...although it's only a simple site which is best used as a base
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5. Camping Le Parc de Paris – 25 minute drive to Disneyland Paris
Camping Le Parc de Paris is similar to Paris Est-Champigny Campsite in that it lags behind a little on review scores but it is only a 25 minute drive to Disneyland Paris.
On TripAdvisor, the site scores 3/5 whilst Booking.com reviewers give it 7.7/10 and Google Reviews gives it 3.8/5.
There isn’t a swimming pool or restaurant but there is a playground for children and a tennis court. My children would be far too tired after a day at Disneyland Paris to want to play tennis but perhaps your children have more energy!
The accommodation units range in size from a one bedroom bungalow to a three bedroom bungalow. The larger mobile homes are big enough for six people.
Inside the mobile home you get a small kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and basic cooking facilities. There’s a small shop on site as well.
Price: £2143 for a family of four staying in a ‘family bungalow’ for a week in August 2024. Includes two bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom.
On TripAdvisor, the site scores 3/5 whilst Booking.com reviewers give it 7.7/10 and Google Reviews gives it 3.8/5.
There isn’t a swimming pool or restaurant but there is a playground for children and a tennis court. My children would be far too tired after a day at Disneyland Paris to want to play tennis but perhaps your children have more energy!
The accommodation units range in size from a one bedroom bungalow to a three bedroom bungalow. The larger mobile homes are big enough for six people.
Inside the mobile home you get a small kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and basic cooking facilities. There’s a small shop on site as well.
Price: £2143 for a family of four staying in a ‘family bungalow’ for a week in August 2024. Includes two bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom.
Camping Le Parc de Paris is only 25 minutes drive from Disneyland Paris...
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...and it offers basic facilities for a budget holiday
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Price comparison of 5 holiday parks near Disneyland Paris
Our price comparison looked for the cheapest accommodation available at the time of searching. We looked for a week's holiday for a family of four (two adults and two children) in August 2024. Searches were carried out in November 2023. From cheapest to most expensive.
- Paris Est-Champigny Campsite - £1251 **Winner: cheapest holiday park near Disneyland Paris**
- Camping Le Parc de Paris - £2413
- Croix du Vieux Pont Campsite - £2449
- Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch - £3184 (includes eight days entry to Disneyland Paris)
- Center Parcs Les Villages Nature Paris - £3235 (includes two days entry to Disneyland Paris)
One final thing...Staying in a hotel at Disneyland Paris is often cheaper than staying in a holiday park!
You might assume that staying in one of the onsite hotels at Disneyland Paris is far more expensive than staying offsite.
That is certainly the case if your little princesses and princes stomp their feet and demand a holiday at the recently refurbished Disneyland Hotel.
However, if you stay at one of the cheaper official hotels (Disney's Hotel Santa Fe or Disney's Hotel Cheyenne) then they often work out cheaper than staying at a holiday park and buying day tickets to Disneyland Paris (yes, really!).
The reason is that the official hotels come as an accommodation + tickets bundle.
For example, we looked for the cost of a three night holiday with four days entry to the Disneyland Paris theme parks in late July 2024:
That's a saving of more than £400 for staying at an official hotel!
Off-site guests have other costs, including driving every day and paying to park at Disneyland Paris. On-site guests can walk to the theme parks and get free parking.
Anyway, for the purposes of a like-for-like comparison, here are the costs of staying at the cheapest accommodation available for a week in August 2024 for a family of four. We didn't include extras such as meals or travel:
That is certainly the case if your little princesses and princes stomp their feet and demand a holiday at the recently refurbished Disneyland Hotel.
However, if you stay at one of the cheaper official hotels (Disney's Hotel Santa Fe or Disney's Hotel Cheyenne) then they often work out cheaper than staying at a holiday park and buying day tickets to Disneyland Paris (yes, really!).
The reason is that the official hotels come as an accommodation + tickets bundle.
For example, we looked for the cost of a three night holiday with four days entry to the Disneyland Paris theme parks in late July 2024:
- Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe quoted us £1552, including accommodation and theme park entry.
- Eurocamp Paris Est-Champigny Campsite quoted us £782 for accommodation for those dates, whilst entry to the parks for four days cost another £1199 - giving us a total cost of £1981
That's a saving of more than £400 for staying at an official hotel!
Off-site guests have other costs, including driving every day and paying to park at Disneyland Paris. On-site guests can walk to the theme parks and get free parking.
Anyway, for the purposes of a like-for-like comparison, here are the costs of staying at the cheapest accommodation available for a week in August 2024 for a family of four. We didn't include extras such as meals or travel:
- Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch - £3184 (offsite, 15 minute drive)
- Les Villages Nature Paris - £3235 (offsite, 15 minute drive. Run by Center Parcs and Disney - only includes park tickets for two days)
- Disney's Hotel Santa Fe - £3278
- Disney's Hotel Cheyenne - £3367
- Disney's Sequoia Lodge - £3726
- Disney's Newport Bay Club - £3790
- Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel - £4915 (onsite, walking distance)
- Disneyland Hotel - £7177
Disneyland Hotel is the most expensive option but it's also right next to the theme parks
Images from Canvas Holidays, Disneyland Paris, Booking.com and Eurocamp.
