What is ChannelHop?
ChannelHop is a free, independent travel cost comparison tool that answers one simple question: what is the cheapest way to get from my home in the UK to my destination in France, door to door, all costs included?
Unlike ferry booking sites or flight comparison tools, ChannelHop compares all three crossing methods side by side — Channel Tunnel, ferry, and flying with car hire — and calculates the total journey cost including fuel, tolls, crossing fares, and accommodation.
Why We Built This
Planning a trip to France by car means juggling multiple costs: the crossing fare, fuel on both sides, French motorway tolls, and potentially an overnight stop. Every comparison site only shows you one piece of the puzzle.
We built ChannelHop because we wanted a single tool that shows the complete picture. Enter your start point and destination, and get an honest comparison of every option available to you.
What We Compare
Channel Tunnel
Eurotunnel/Le Shuttle from Folkestone to Calais. 35-minute crossing with your car.
Ferry Crossings
9 ferry routes covering Dover, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Poole, and Newhaven to multiple French ports.
Fly + Car Hire
Flights from 14 UK airports to 10 French airports, with car hire at your destination.
Costs We Calculate
- ✓Crossing fares — seasonal pricing for tunnel, ferry, and flights
- ✓Fuel costs — customisable by vehicle type and fuel efficiency, UK and French fuel prices
- ✓French motorway tolls — calculated per route, not estimated
- ✓Car hire — economy to premium, calculated by duration
- ✓Per-person cost breakdowns — useful for families comparing options
Independent & Unbiased
ChannelHop is not affiliated with any ferry operator, airline, or tunnel company. Our comparisons are neutral — we have no stake in which option comes out cheapest for your journey. We show the numbers and let you decide.
Ready to compare?
Enter your UK start point and French destination to see a full cost breakdown.
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