ADAC to Raise Membership Fees by Up to 20% Starting in 2027
ADAC, Germany's largest motorists' association, is set to raise membership fees for the first time in six years. The planned increases, revealed in internal documents, will see some members paying up to 20 percent more from 2027 onwards. The changes still require approval at the annual general meeting in May. Details of the fee hikes were first reported by Business Insider, though ADAC has not released official figures. The organisation confirmed the need for adjustments, citing rising operational costs. Basic individual memberships are expected to climb by at least €10, while family plans could rise by as much as €55.
Premium members will face the steepest increases, with average hikes across all categories landing around 20 percent. ADAC last adjusted fees in 2018, maintaining stable rates since then. The new pricing structure is scheduled to take effect in 2027, provided it gains approval at the upcoming general meeting. The fee adjustments mark the end of a six-year freeze on membership costs. If approved, the changes will apply from 2027, affecting millions of ADAC members. The association has not yet specified how the additional revenue will be allocated.
