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| AIR | The main international
airport serving this region of France is Toulouse, with British Airways, Air France and
others offering services from around the UK. However, for the best prices, and often a closer destination, we suggest shopping around the low cost carriers who fly into the smaller regional airports such as Carcassonne, Rodez, Perpignan, Bordeaux, Bergerac, Limoges and several others. These are all no frills services, booked on the internet, where prices vary according to demand. The true bargains, like £15 each way (inc. all fees), are usually only found during the Low season or on short term offers.
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| SEA | Most people choose
a short crossing from Dover to Calais, Boulogne or Dunkirk, then use the newly
completed motorway system to get down to the SW quickly and easily. The lowest prices are usually found on the traditional ferries, but competition is hotting up, so it pays to shop around and book early. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries offer longer sailings from Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth and Cork. Whilst you can probably sort yourself out a good deal directly with the operators, we have also included a link to Ferry Savers who specialise in obtaining discounted tickets.
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| TUNNEL | Eurotunnel operate La Shuttle as an alternative to the ferries. Drive on in Folkestone, and 35 minutes later, drive off in Calais. The service runs 24 hours a day, and obviously is unaffected by the weather. Nothing much to see or do on the journey, but it is the quickest way to cross the channel with a car. Prices are usually higher than ferries, but most tickets allow you the freedom to catch any train. |
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| CAR HIRE | Most of the world's major car hire companies operate in France, but only some have facilities within the airports. Avis, Hertz and Europcar are the key players, where published prices are typically similar but special deals can make a difference. Booking via your airline usually brings a discount, but best prices are often kept for the internet and frequent user schemes. |
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