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Ferries help cut the costs of travel

Ferry Online Travel News 24/04/2008

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Ferries are often cheaper than flying

As the economy slows down, travelers must look for new ways to save money or else stay home. Luckily there are several ways the intrepid traveler can save, including trading in plane tickets for a ferry ride.

The growing number and reach of low-cost airlines has made travel easy and accessible for almost everyone. But even travelling with a budget carrier can add up. Often, low cost carriers fly from airports which are distant from city centers, making transportation to and from the flight an expensive proposition. In addition, most carriers have strict baggage allowances and charge exorbitant fees for over packing and sometimes even for checking in bags.

Those who chose to drive themselves to the airport will also have to pay additional fees for airport parking, which can add up. The best way to minimize these fees is to book well in advance, using an airport parking website.

However, another alternative is to drive to your destination, taking advantage of the low-cost ferry operator Speedferries to get across the Channel. A one way ferry ride from Dover to Boulogne can cost as low as £18, for one car with five adults. It’s hard to find a day’s parking or airport fees for that little.

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