Special offers on transport to and around France
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5,000 Eurotunnel Short Stay Saver Tickets Available
Eurotunnel have made available 5,000 Short Stay Saver tickets available for just £42 per car, each way, 5 day return for this Summer. Tickets must be purchased as part of a 5 day return. Valid for up to 5 calendar days, return journey must be completed by midnight (local time) on the 5th day. Subject to availability.
It's best to book early, travel at quieter times (before 6am and after 10pm) and be flexible with dates. The offer will last until all the cheap tickets run out, so book quickly!
Book now at the Eurotunnel website.
FlyBe Deals on Flights to France
Flybe are offering special flight deals on last minute flights for the Easter holidays, and low fares on peak season flights to France this summer as well.
The FlyBe network covers regional airports in the both the UK and France. You can fly from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Gatwick, Glasgow, Manchester and Southampton to a wide range of French regional airports.
Check out destinations and fares at the Fly BE website.
Eurostar Fares
Book Eurostar tickets online at Rail Europe, the UK representative of SNCF, the French National Railways. Eurostar is a reservations only service – you can book up to 4 months in advance. So the further ahead you book, the more likely you’ll be able to pick up the lowest fares. Non-flexible tickets, without exchanges or refunds allowed, are also cheaper than standard tickets with fewer restrictions.
Find out more at Rail Europe.
Discounts on SNCF Trains
If you plan on taking full advantage of France’s huge rail network, it’s a good idea to order an SNCF discount card before you travel.
Each card offers big discounts on unlimited domestic train journeys for a whole year. This includes up to 60% off fares on trains like the high speed TGV and Teoz, local TER, and Corail Lunea sleeper trains. There are 4 types of SNCF discount card to choose from, including options for youths, seniors and children.
Find out more about SNCF discount cards at Rail Europe.
Discounted Airport Parking
Save up to 70% on airport parking at all UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead, Luton and more with Purple Parking. They also offer a Price Promise - if you find the same car park with the same service for less within 7 days of booking, they'll match the price or refund the difference.
Book online at Purple Parking.
Best Prices on French Car Rental
Great Savings on car rental: If you are arriving in France by air, you'll need a rental car. French Connections recommends Car Trawler to get the best rates available.
