Take your pets on holiday the worry-free way
It's easy to travel with your four-legged friends when you journey under the Channel with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle
While the general idea of a holiday is to relax, switch off from the everyday and enjoy somewhere new, the preparations for your day of departure can sometimes lead to worry. No doubt you’ll be thinking about what to pack and what time to leave. And, if you are travelling with a much-loved four-legged member of the family, what you need to know about taking them with you.
Happily, for those who like to get away with their pet in tow, Eurotunnel – the under-the-Channel car shuttle service which has been carrying customers from Folkestone to Calais for almost 25 years – is happy to help with the process. They are the market leaders for pet travel, with over 2 million having already travelled. For the short 35 minute crossing your pet can stretch out in the back of the car and look forward to the start of their holiday with you.
There are dedicated pet exercise areas so your treasured friends can have a good run around and make new friends before boarding. And there's even artificial grass which means no muddy paws in the car – pawsome!
Customers are welcome to bring their dog, cat or even a ferret with them for the small cost of £19 per animal each way, assuming that your furry friend has the necessary documentation – their pet passport, which is easily obtained from your local vet. There's a dedicated pet reception building in France that all pet owners need to visit before they check-in for travel to the UK. As well as a dedicated and friendly team, these facilities include a ‘Drive Thru' facility that makes processing your pet's passport as easy as possible for both you and your pet.
You can find a complete checklist of requirements here.
Flexible travel
No matter whether you’re planning a holiday in France, Belgium, Holland or further afield, the Eurotunnel Flexiplus ticket removes worries about being caught in traffic en route, as it lets customers skip their planned departure and travel later – on the next shuttle, or whenever they are ready to leave. Flexiplus customers can also expect their own dedicated check-in.
Better still, Eurotunnel has two Flexiplus lounges – one in Calais and another in Folkestone. These allow customers with Flexiplus tickets to enjoy a pit stop, refuel with free refreshments and hop on to the next shuttle when they are happy to go. No matter which shuttle they choose, Flexiplus customers are guaranteed a space on board. Flexiplus tickets also cover a car and up to nine passengers with unlimited luggage. This is travel made much easier.
Whichever ticket you pick, whether with or without a pet, shuttles whizz you under the Channel in just 35 minutes, so get your holiday off to a fantastic start with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.
To book, call 0844 335 3535, or visit eurotunnel.com