Eurotunnel with a caravan: prices and how it works

Yes, you can take a caravan through the Channel Tunnel on LeShuttle. You keep it hitched to your car the whole time: you drive on at Folkestone, stay with your car and caravan for the 35-minute crossing, and drive straight off in Calais. The biggest advantage over the ferry? You never have to reverse or unhitch.

Book your car and caravan crossing

The fare is based on the total length of your car and caravan together, so enter that combined length to see your real price. Use the price checker below to compare live Eurotunnel and ferry fares from Folkestone to Calais.

Can you take a caravan on the Eurotunnel?

Yes. Caravans are welcome on LeShuttle, and the tunnel is one of the most popular and least stressful ways to tow one to the continent. You do not book the caravan on its own: you book your car with a caravan, giving the total length of the combination. Your car and caravan stay hitched together throughout, and you stay with them during the crossing.

This is different from a motorhome or campervan, which is a single vehicle you drive. If you are towing a caravan behind a car, this is the right page. If you drive a motorhome, see our motorhome and campervan guide instead.

The big advantage: no reversing, no unhitching

Anyone who has towed a caravan onto a ferry knows the stress of manoeuvring and reversing into a tight parking deck. On LeShuttle there is none of that. You drive forwards into the carriage with your caravan still attached, and you drive forwards off the other end in Calais. No reversing, no unhitching, no tight turns.

Caravans travel in the tall, wide single-deck carriages, which have plenty of room for a car and caravan combination. Staff guide you in and out. For most caravanners, this alone makes the tunnel far more relaxing than the ferry.

How much does it cost to take a caravan on the Eurotunnel?

A car with a caravan costs more than a car on its own, because the fare is based on the total length of your car and caravan together. There is no fixed surcharge: the extra depends on the combined length, your travel date and time, and how busy the crossing is. As a guide, expect to pay somewhere between about 1.3 and 2 times the standard car fare, in line with what we see for other large vehicles.

Caravan prices are a guide only and depend on the combined length of your car and caravan, the date and demand. Always check the booking module above for your real fare. For all car fares in detail, see our tickets and prices page.

How it works: driving on with your caravan

The process is simple and the caravan stays attached throughout.

1. At check-in, your booking and passports are scanned. Make sure you booked a car with a caravan and gave the correct total length.
2. Follow the lane signs. Cars with caravans are directed to the tall single-deck carriages.
3. Drive forwards into the carriage with the caravan still hitched, as guided by staff. Apply the handbrake.
4. Stay with your car and caravan for the 35-minute crossing. You can step out and stretch your legs.
5. On arrival in Calais you drive straight forwards off the train and onto the A16 motorway.

What is the cheapest way to take a caravan to France?

If keeping costs down is your priority, the cheapest way to take a caravan to France comes down to a few simple choices, and they can save you a lot.

1. Travel midweek and off-peak. This is the single biggest saving. The length surcharge is far smaller on a quiet weekday than at a busy weekend or in the holidays.
2. Book well in advance. Fares rise as the train fills, and spaces for longer combinations are limited, so early booking gets the lowest price.
3. Book a return in one go. A return booked together unlocks the cheaper short-stay rates, rather than paying for two singles.
4. Compare the tunnel with the ferry. On some dates a ferry works out cheaper, and ferry lines often run caravan deals. See Channel Tunnel or ferry, and for the lowest fares overall our cheap tickets guide.

Heading to the Netherlands or Ireland? A Stena Line ferry deal could save you a lot

If your caravan trip takes you towards the Netherlands or Ireland rather than France, Stena Line runs offers worth knowing about. These are different routes from the Dover to Calais crossing or the tunnel, but for a caravan the savings can be significant.

• Caravan free to Holland: caravans travel free on daytime Harwich to Hook of Holland sailings with the code CARAVAN, for bookings and travel up to 31 March 2027. In July and August a 50% discount applies instead of free.
• Up to 50% off on the Irish Sea: up to 50% off the caravan supplement (maximum £100) on routes such as Cairnryan and Liverpool to Belfast, Holyhead to Dublin and Fishguard to Rosslare, mainly on Tuesday to Thursday sailings, for caravans up to 8 metres.
• Stena also runs motorhome offers to Holland and on the Irish Sea.

Offers are subject to availability and Stena Line's terms. See the Stena Line caravan and motorhome offers.

Rules for caravans

• You book a car with a caravan, based on the total length of the combination.
• Gas bottles in the caravan must be turned off and declared at check-in. LPG as a vehicle fuel is not permitted. See Channel Tunnel safety.
• Measure your car and caravan together, including the tow bar, and book the correct length.
• Very long combinations may fall outside standard limits, so check before booking.
• Pets are welcome when booked, see travelling with pets. Every passenger needs a valid passport.

Caravan by tunnel or by ferry?

For a caravan, the tunnel's no-reversing advantage is a big draw, and the crossing is just 35 minutes. That said, ferries can be cheaper on certain dates and often run good caravan and motorhome deals, and some people do not mind the longer sailing. If price is your main concern, it is worth comparing both. See our full Channel Tunnel or ferry comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Towing a caravan through the Channel Tunnel is the easy, low-stress way to reach Europe: drive on at Folkestone with the caravan hitched, cross to Calais in 35 minutes, and drive straight off, with no reversing or unhitching at any point. Fares are based on the total length of your car and caravan and depend on the day, so travel midweek where you can, measure accurately, and use the price checker above for your exact fare.