I usually pre book in the UK, partly because other options are more difficult than anywhere else in Europe. Also it helps to search for special offers, have often had travelodges for £15 a night including tax.
Never booked for the rest of Europe. but always start looking for a place late afternoon say from 4 pm onwards. Try not to be looking after or close to nightfall. have used wild camping. (this include some odd places like a bus shelter, barn etc. Official campsites, BnB's and hotels. When in a small town or village it often helps to ask a passer by.
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