Self drive ski holidays

 

With increasing concerns about the economy and recent falls in the strength of the pound, ski holidays are obviously one of the first things that spring to mind when looking at ways to cut costs.  Having said that, we like to think that skiers and snowboarders are a hardy bunch and want to get on the slopes at all costs.  This is one of the reasons why more and more people are turning away from the traditional package ski holiday and are instead looking at self drive ski holidays instead.

Here are our top five reasons to go on a self drive ski holiday.

It's cheaper

All our holidays include a return Eurotunnel crossing for up to 9 passengers with free FlexiPlus upgrade.  Even once the cost of petrol and tolls are added, this still makes it a considerably cheaper travel option than flights and transfers.

No luggage allowances

Ski holidays require lots of equipment and warm clothing, so avoid the increasing baggage charges levied by budget airlines.  Driving yourself means that you are only limited by the amount of space in your vehicle.

Break up the journey

Planning your own ski drive holiday allows you to break up the journey - why not stop off in Reims and pick up some Champagne from one of the world famous Champagne houses, or combine your ski drive holiday with a city break in Paris?
We can arrange overnight accommodation in destinations throughout France and our FlexiPlus Eurotunnel ticket allows the flexibility to change your travel plans on the spur of the moment.

Save money in resort

If you are staying in a self catering apartment, having a car means that you can stop off at one of the many hypermarkets en-route and stock up on supplies for the week.  Hypermarkets have a much wider selection and your food, wine and beer will be considerably cheaper than the smaller grocery shops in resort.

It's not as far as you think

Most of the major French resorts are only 8-10 hrs drive from Calais, which may sound like a lot at first, but when you factor in the time you would normally spend travelling to and from the airport and waiting around at securtiy and baggage collection, it actually doesn't take much longer to drive to the Alps.  Plus, you don't have the worry of missed flights and lost luggage.

Go to our Driving to the Alps section for more information on self drive ski holidays, such as useful tips, legal requirements, driving directions and overnight stops.

You can use the quick search at the top of the page to find your ideal self drive ski holiday, or alternatively browse for a ski holiday by destination.