Car Hire in Calais Ferry Port - Mini guide to Calais Ferry Port

Calais Ferry Port

Calais is the predominant port for crossing the English Channel, with over 60 crossings a day made by catamarans and ferries to the English port of Dover. The famous white cliffs can be seen from Calais on a clear day, and with the SeaFrance and P&O jumbo ferries, the trip to the cliffs can be made in just 75 minutes.

SeaFrance crosses the channel on the hour, seven days a week. The journey time on this ferry is 1 hour, 10 minutes aboard the SeaFrance Rodin vessel, and 1 hour, 30 minutes aboard all other ferries. Snacks and banking services are available onboard.

P&O Ferries provides a 75-minute crossing on its Pride of Canterbury, with space for 650 cars and over 2,000 passengers. Passengers should arrive at the dock 30 minutes before departure. With both ferry companies, disabled persons’ access on the ships is very good.

Inside the Calais Ferry Port terminal you’ll find shops, cafés, restaurants and a bureau de change. The terminal is located within the city centre, making the conveniences of the city easily accessible.

If you’ve made the journey without a car and wish to rent one, there are several options. Arranging car hire at the kiosks in the terminal building can be expensive, however. The most cost-effective way to book a rental vehicle is to book online in advance.

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We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.