Eurotunnel Prices for Motorhomes
How Much It Costs to Take a Motorhome Through the Channel TunnelThinking of crossing the Channel in your motorhome or campervan? This guide explains what you will actually pay on LeShuttle (formerly Eurotunnel), how the fare is worked out, and how to book the cheapest crossing. Here is what you will find below:
Eurotunnel Costs at a Glance
Typical fares per vehicle, each way (includes up to 9 passengers)
Fares correct as of June 2026 and shown as a guide only. Your price depends on your vehicle’s size, the date and how far ahead you book.
See Full Price BreakdownEurotunnel prices for motorhomes come down to size, timing and how early you book.
- Fares are set by vehicle height and length, not weight.
- Taller coachbuilt and A-class models sit in a higher price band.
- Peak season and busy crossing times push the fare up.
- Booking well ahead is usually the single biggest saving.
- Campervans under the height limit often cost less than larger motorhomes.
What Does It Cost to Take a Motorhome on the Eurotunnel?
LeShuttle (formerly Eurotunnel) prices motorhomes on height and length, not weight. Most low-profile motorhomes fit the standard high-vehicle category, but larger coachbuilt and A-class models take up more space and cost more to carry. Fares also move with demand, so the season, the time of day and how early you book all change what you pay.
A one-way crossing for a motorhome usually costs between £124 and £250 or more, depending on how busy the crossing is. A compact campervan under the 1.85m height limit can sometimes qualify for a cheaper car rate, while a car towing a caravan is priced on the total length of the two together, bumper to hitch.
The table below breaks the cost down by vehicle type, then we cover what pushes the price up and how to book the cheapest crossing.
Eurotunnel (LeShuttle) Fare Types for Motorhomes
LeShuttle sells fares in tiers, from a cheap restricted ticket up to a fully flexible one. The prices below are per vehicle, each way, and include up to nine passengers. A motorhome over the standard height limit can pay more than the headline fare, so always confirm your exact price using the LeShuttle fare finder for your vehicle.
Short-Stay Fares (Return Trips Up to 5 Days)
| Fare Type | Price (per vehicle, each way) | Refundable | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Trip & Overnight | From £59 | No | Off-peak day trips and overnight returns within 2 days |
| Short Stay Saver | From £98 | No | The cheapest permanent fare for trips of 5 days or less |
| Short Stay Flexiplus | From £274 | Yes | Turn up and board any train, with lounge access |
Standard & Flexible Fares (Any Duration, Single or Return)
| Fare Type | Price (per vehicle, each way) | Refundable | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | £163 to £229 | No | The everyday flexible fare for longer trips |
| Flexiplus | £274 to £369 | Yes | Maximum flexibility, any train, lounge access |
Fares correct as of June 2026 and shown as a guide only. Peak travel days can add a surcharge, and your final price depends on the length, height and width of your motorhome. Members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club can get up to 9% off standard Folkestone to Calais fares.
How Vehicle Size Affects the Price
LeShuttle does not charge motorhomes by strict height bands the way ferries often do. Instead, the fare is based on the space your vehicle takes up on the shuttle, and you book by selecting “motorhome” or “campervan” and entering your height and length. In practice this means a compact campervan and a large coachbuilt often pay broadly similar tunnel fares, the price is far less sensitive to size than on a ferry.
Height matters in two ways. First, any vehicle over 1.85 metres travels on the single-deck carriage, which is wider and easier to load (and some lower vehicles are put there too, for example those with low ground clearance or wide bodies). Second, vehicles over 1.85 metres cannot book the premium Flexiplus fare, so taller motorhomes choose between the Day Trip, Short Stay Saver and Standard tickets.
| Vehicle | Typical height | What it means for your fare |
|---|---|---|
| VW campervan (e.g. T5, T6, California) | Around 2.0m with roof down | Books on the standard campervan fare. Usually over 1.85m, so travels single-deck. Pop-top down keeps it simplest. |
| Compact campervan / day van | Under 1.85m | May qualify for car-style fares and Flexiplus, the cheapest combination if it fits under the limit. |
| Coachbuilt motorhome | 2.8m to 3.2m | Single-deck carriage, no Flexiplus. Similar base fare to other motorhomes despite the size. |
| A-class motorhome | 3.0m plus | Single-deck carriage, no Flexiplus. Check total length stays within 18m. |
Because the tunnel prices on space rather than strict height, the biggest savings come from when you book and which fare type you choose, not from your vehicle’s exact dimensions. Enter your real height and length on the LeShuttle fare finder to see the exact price for your motorhome.
Worked example: a small camper and a big motorhome, same fare
Say two families travel the same day, both booking a Short Stay Saver well in advance:
- A VW campervan (around 2m high, 5m long) books on the standard campervan fare, from around £98 each way.
- A 7m A-class motorhome (over 3m high) books on the same Short Stay Saver fare, from around £98 each way.
The much larger motorhome pays broadly the same as the compact camper, because the tunnel prices on the ticket type and space, not on a height band the way ferries do. The big differences in your final price come from when you book and which fare you choose, not from how large your motorhome is. The main size-related catch is that anything over 1.85m cannot use the premium Flexiplus fare.
Motorhome Rules and Restrictions on LeShuttle
Before you book, it is worth checking your motorhome meets LeShuttle’s requirements. The main ones to know:
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum length | Up to 18 metres (59ft) for your vehicle and any trailer or caravan combined. |
| Height | Vehicles over 1.85 metres travel on the single-deck carriages, which have wider entrances and are easier to manoeuvre. |
| Domestic gas (LPG bottles or tanks) | Allowed for cooking, heating or fridges. Tanks up to 47kg, less than 80% full, switched off before and during the crossing. You must be able to demonstrate this. |
| LPG-fuelled vehicles | Not permitted, even if LPG is only a secondary fuel. These vehicles must use a ferry instead. |
| Onboard toilet | You cannot use your motorhome’s toilet during the crossing. Use the terminal facilities before boarding. |
The single most important one to check is the LPG rule. If your motorhome runs on LPG as a fuel, even as a back-up, it cannot use the tunnel at all, and you will need to book a ferry. Always confirm the current requirements and get an exact fare for your vehicle on the LeShuttle website before you travel.
One last thing before you travel: make sure the cover is sorted. If you are borrowing a friend’s or relative’s motorhome for the trip, taking out your own temporary motorhome insurance covers you for the days you are away and keeps the owner’s annual policy and no claims discount untouched. Most short-term policies include the minimum cover needed to drive legally in the EU, as long as your trip starts and ends in the UK.
How to Get the Cheapest Eurotunnel Crossing for a Motorhome
Because LeShuttle uses demand-based pricing, the same crossing can cost very different amounts depending on how and when you book. These are the practical ways to bring the fare down.
- Book as far ahead as you can. Fares rise as the shuttle fills up and as your travel date gets closer. Booking weeks or months in advance almost always beats booking near the day, and on-the-day prices are the most expensive of all.
- Travel off-peak. The Day Trip and Overnight fare can start from around £59 against £98 or more for the Short Stay Saver, but it is restricted to quieter departure times, early mornings and late evenings. If your dates are flexible, the awkward slots are the cheap ones.
- Avoid peak days. School holidays and summer weekends carry the highest fares, and Flexiplus tickets can attract a peak day surcharge on top. Travelling midweek or outside the holidays makes a real difference.
- Use a club discount. Members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club can get up to 9% off standard Folkestone to Calais fares, which is worth more than the membership on a single longer trip.
- Split the fare. The price is per vehicle and includes up to nine passengers, so a family or group travelling together pays the same as one person. Shared between everyone on board, the per-head cost drops sharply.
- Check your height. A campervan that sits under the 1.85 metre limit can sometimes qualify for a cheaper standard fare rather than the taller-vehicle rate, so it is worth knowing exactly how tall yours is with anything on the roof.
The biggest single saving for most people is simply booking early and staying flexible on the time of day. Use the LeShuttle fare finder to compare a few different slots before you commit, as the price can swing a lot between departures.