ferry or eurotunnel booking

stevejulie37
stevejulie37 Forum Participant Posts: 84
edited April 2016 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

hi guys and gals 

we are looking at booking to go to frnce for the first time next august there is 2 adults 1 child and 2 dogs. which way would be the cheapest to do it ferry or eurotunnel. also can i book it now or not or do you have  to wait so long before travel.

steve

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  • Metheven
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    edited April 2016 #2

    I use Eurotunnel as it is less stress for my dog and I put that above cost, but obviously your choice, the Caravan Club is always cheaper than direct to Eurotunnel for straight no offers quotations, and you can book anytime you wish.

    Ferry is usually cheaper, but not always such a difference.

  • stevejulie37
    stevejulie37 Forum Participant Posts: 84
    edited April 2016 #3

    looks like i will have to book in august this year for a 2017 august trip 

  • Metheven
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    edited April 2016 #4

    looks like i will have to book in august this year for a 2017 august trip 

    Your initial post said "go to frnce for the first time next august" my reply was based on this year, as its now only April.

  • Hakinbush
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    edited April 2016 #5

    With dogs deffo the train, the're with you all the time, where as you have to leave them in the car on thair own with the ferry..

  • DSB
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    edited April 2016 #6

    I don't think you will be able to book the tunnel in August 2016 to travel August 2017.  The prices for the tunnel are generally not released fo the following year until the autumn.  I would imagine the ferry would be the same.

    David 

  • commeyras
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    edited April 2016 #7

    If you shop at Tesco and collect their points you may be able to use the tunnel for 'free'.  Otherwise not much in it although dogs may influence your decision.

  • stevejulie37
    stevejulie37 Forum Participant Posts: 84
    edited April 2016 #8

    cheers people we are allready booked up with holidays for this year hence looking for next year also gives me chance to buy everything pet passports ect now on the lookout for a site around 3 hrs from calais with swimmingpool ect something to keep the little
    one busy

     

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited April 2016 #9

    As David says Eurotunnel release dates about nine months ahead on a rolling basis. One thing to consider with Eurotunnel is that their pricing works in a similar way to budget airlines so the fuller the Shuttle the higher the price so booking as far ahead
    as possible usually gets you a better price. We use the Tunnel because we use Tesco Club Card points to pay for the majority of the fare and also because it always seems a much smoother operation than the ferries.

    David

  • stevejulie37
    stevejulie37 Forum Participant Posts: 84
    edited April 2016 #10

    thanks for that david i would look to book as early as possible so we deffinatly know we are going lol and gets me motavated for the long drive as the wife will not tow the van in the uk never mind france

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