Self Drive Holiday
Try a self drive holiday to France for value for money and travel convenience
- From just £229 - Catered Hotel incl Activities
- Save up to £200 p/pers (cost of flights)
- 7-9 hours drive time in France
- 2 extra days in resort
- Avoid airline baggage charges
- Call 0844 770 4070 for a best quote!
Save £££'s by driving!
Driving to the Alps will save you up to £200 per person from our standard holiday prices. You can also carry more luggage, stay longer in resort or stop over and visit other parts of France on the way. The drive over is made easy on fast continental motorways, parking in resort is free and having a car allows you far more flexibility to visit other places!
Video of Summer in the Alps
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PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Drive time
Driving takes approx 8-9 hours on the French side. Parking is easy in resort (normally free), and it is always nice to take time with the drive, see France or stop over and visit some of the many beautiful regions and historic sites on the way.
More flexibility in resort
Driving to the Alps is a good idea! Having a car is useful for getting around resort and going on your own day trips. Driving will also give you greater flexibility on arrival and departure times - and you can always gain an extra day in resort! You can also carry more luggage, mountain bikes and other sports equipment whilst avoiding hefty airline baggage charges.
Places to visit - en route
- Fontainebleu
- Paris
- Reims - Joan of Arc Cathedral
- South of Reims - Nuits St George (Burgundy wine region)
- Euro disney (east side of Paris)
Travel Tips:
- Ferry crossing - Dover-Calais
- Channel Tunnel will save (approx) 1 hour journey time overall
- Try stopping at a Formula 1 or Ibis Hotel - fr just £25 a night for a family of 4!*
*Stop-over Hotels
Formula 1 or Hotel Ibis can be found at many motorway junctions and cost from as little as £25 a night for an entire family room for 4 people! It is a basic hotel, and after hours entry is by credit or debit card (UK cards are fine). Breakfast can be provided for extra, although we find coffee and fresh croissants from the local bakery or motorway services far more pleasurable!
Driving in France
All drivers are required by law to keep a copy of their vehicle registration documents (V5), Insurance and driving license. You may be asked to present these at a toll or border, and failure to do so will result in a fine of up to 130 euros. Also required is a reflective Triangle and high visibility jacket. All these items are generally available from the AA shops in Channel Tunnel or Ferry Terminals.
For an enjoyable Drive
Driving to the French Alps often takes just 7-9 hours driving and two petrol station fill-ups on the French side. Drivers can often benefit from cheaper petrol prices and clear roads which make the journey less tiring. Rest stops or half way stops can also be educational for the family, and a visit to many of the historic French sites en route will not be too lengthy a detour.
Self Drive Tips
French motorway service stations are very well stocked, and always carry enough lunch or snack items, coffee and pastries for perking up drivers! All service stations take UK credit cards and have adequate loo facilities, type pressure stations and LPG
