🅿️ Guide · Ferry port parking

Parking at Calais & Dover Ferry Port

Q: Can I leave my car at Calais ferry port?

Yes. The Port Boulogne Calais offers secure long-stay parking for foot passengers and travellers leaving their car behind. Book ahead in summer. Daily rates apply, with cheaper weekly tariffs.

Q: How much is parking at Dover ferry port?

The Port of Dover long-stay car park costs roughly £12-16 per day, with cheaper weekly rates. Pre-booking online is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.

Q: Do I need to park if I drive onto the ferry?

No. If you take your car across, you drive straight onto the ferry after check-in and border control. Parking is only for foot passengers or people leaving a car behind.

Q: Is parking at Calais port secure?

Yes, the official port car parks are fenced, lit and monitored. For long stays always use the official port parking rather than street parking.

Where to park at both ferry ports, what it costs, and tips for foot passengers. Everything you need whether you drive across or leave your car behind.

At a glance

Calais & Dover ferry parking – the essentials

If you take your car on the ferry, you don't need a car park – you drive straight on after check-in. Parking only matters if you travel as a foot passenger or leave a car behind on either side of the Channel.

Port	Long-stay parking	Approx. price
Calais (Port Boulogne Calais)	Secure port car park	from ~€10/day
Dover (Port of Dover)	Long-stay car park	~£12–16/day

* Guideline prices 2026. Weekly rates are cheaper per day. Pre-booking online usually beats paying on arrival.

🇫🇷 Calais

Parking at Calais (Port Boulogne Calais)

The Calais ferry terminal has a secure, fenced and monitored car park for travellers leaving their car. It is the safest option for long stays – far better than street parking in the town. Daily rates apply, with cheaper weekly tariffs for longer trips.

Follow signs for the "Terminal Ferry" / "Port Boulogne Calais".
Allow 60–90 minutes before departure for check-in and border control.
Book long-stay parking ahead in July and August.
Fuel is usually cheaper in France – fill up before your return crossing.

🇬🇧 Dover

Parking at Dover (Port of Dover)

The Port of Dover runs an official long-stay car park at the Eastern Docks, close to the ferry terminal. Expect roughly £12–16 per day, with cheaper weekly rates. Booking online in advance is usually cheaper than paying at the barrier.

Use the official port car park for long stays – it's secure and close to check-in.
The white cliffs and town centre are a short distance away if you have time.
From the port, the A2/M20 take you towards London and Kent.

Foot passengers

Crossing as a foot passenger?

If you cross without a vehicle, leave your car in the secure long-stay park on your side and walk to the terminal. Foot-passenger fares start from around £30 per person – the cheapest way to cross. Check the prices and timetable before you go.

Book the ferry → Ferry to Dover

FAQ

Ferry port parking FAQ

Yes. The Port Boulogne Calais offers secure long-stay parking for foot passengers and travellers leaving their car behind. Book ahead in summer. Daily rates apply, with cheaper weekly tariffs.

The Port of Dover long-stay car park costs roughly £12–16 per day, with cheaper weekly rates. Pre-booking online is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.

No. If you take your car across, you drive straight onto the ferry after check-in and border control. Parking is only for foot passengers or people leaving a car behind.

Yes, the official port car parks are fenced, lit and monitored. For long stays always use the official port parking rather than street parking.