When to book tunnel journeys

[RSD7a]

We're going through mid-ish August for 4 weeks. Is there any advantage in booking now compared to nearer the time of travel?

 

[RichardHelen262]

Prices do go up the closer you book for travelling although we had to leave it quite late booking this trip, we booked about 2 weeks before travelling it was around £140 each way

 

[andyjanet]

We book as soon as the dates open normally 6 months + in advance , we are waiting for december opening and pay around £110-£115 plus the dog , never anycheaper than that

 

[REC]

We book as far ahead as possible. Paid £120 each way last trip,checked prices just before returning and the price then was £229 !

 

[Sharon the Cat]

I booked for today's departure, 3 week return, on 24th of Feb - £394.

I booked for 10th September, 6 week return, on 4th April - £410.

The prices include for 2 dogs. We take the cheaper trips outside peak hours.

 

[alcam]

Some great prices in the above .
Check every now and then always almost double the ferry .

 

[oppy]

Tesco vouchers are useful to help reduce the price, we save ours up through the year

 

[alcam]

Tesco vouchers are useful to help reduce the price, we save ours up through the year

Don't do that much shopping !
Went on tunnel once just to try it and can see why people like it . But just did a trial booking and tunnel is £100 more , for a one way trip

 

[mark61]

I often book last minute, but it is worth booking as soon as you know dates you want to travel. What you don't want to do is turn up and buy a ticket, you'll be charged the full amount.
If booking in advance, even last minute, I'll always choose tunnel. If returning with nothing booked, always the ferry.