diff --git a/travis/install.sh b/travis/install.sh
index e61bb7d17a..ad559169a2 100755
--- a/travis/install.sh
+++ b/travis/install.sh
@@ -25,6 +25,9 @@ else
     USE_CCACHE=OFF
 fi
 
+# Ensure directory exists for PROJ_DB_CACHE_DIR
+mkdir -p $HOME/.ccache
+
 if test "x${CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE}" = "x"; then
     CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
 fi