Driving to France

As you can imagine, France has quite a few driving rules and regulations that differ from those in the UK, so it's important to make sure you're in the know. For example, all drivers (including visitors) must a warning triangle and reflective jacket at all times. To help you keep abreast of these rules, we've created a guide to driving in France, complete with everything you need to know before your journey.

We now carry out exit checks on behalf of the British Government for passengers travelling from Folkestone to Calais, so you must add your Advance Passenger Information (API) before you travel.

If you're holidaying with pets, you need to make sure they're ready to travel and you have all the right documentation, including microchips, rabies vaccinations and pet passports, or else they won't be able to travel with you. Use our PET Travel Scheme checklist to ensure you and your pets are prepared for your holiday.

If, after following all of these steps, you still have questions about your journey, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page. Here you'll find the answers to every question imaginable, including lots of great information to make your trip the best it can be. Got a question about passports or travelling in a van, for example? This is where you'll find what you need to know.

This might be one of the last things you do before travelling, but it's probably the most important, as traffic conditions can impact your journey in more ways than one. We make regular updates to our travel information page in order to give you the most up to date information. It's a good idea to check in the days leading up to your departure, as the earlier you know about changes, the better you can plan for them.

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle takes just 35 minutes from Folkestone to Calais – start planning your trip today.