Ferries to France
If you're taking a self catering holiday in France you can take your car with you, letting you take as much luggage as you want! The best way to do this is to get a cheap ferry to France.
There are many ferry routes available, with the quickest traditional (non-speed) ferry route being the ferry from Dover to Calais. There are also longer ferry crossings on other routes.
Some ferry routes are exclusive to individual ferry operators. You can find suitable ferry crossings by either visiting the ferry companies websites directly, or by using our ferry search facility below.
Forget long airport check-in queues, lost luggage and security checks - a ferry to France is more comfortable, more fun and more convenient than flying! Ferries are also more eco-friendly and allow you to start your holiday at a more leisurely pace!
With airlines charging more and more and luggage allowance getting ever smaller a ferry is the logical choice for people going on a self catering holiday in France, especially if you're travelling to the north of France to Brittany, Normandy or the Loire. However, even if you're heading for the south of France the excellent network of autoroutes and toll roads mean that a self drive holiday with a ferry to France is more attractive than ever!
Although the proliferation of cheap flights to France has made it easier than ever to hop over the channel, ferries remain as popular as ever. The obvious benefits of taking a ferry to France is the ability to take your car (and even caravan if you like), which will let you take far more luggage than a flight. This particularly valuable if you're one planning a family holiday or going on a self catering holiday in France.