How can Eurotunnel justify such a large mark-up for last minute bookings?
Recently I needed to return urgently to the UK and consequently I arrived without pre-booking at the Calais Eurotunnel terminal late at night. I was charged £175 (which was converted to Euros then reconverted as £181.55) to cross at 4.20 a.m. I checked the fare on the Eurotunnel website on the morning I arrived back in the UK and the cost of the same, pre booked, crossing was £30. What can justify such a mark-up, other than tactics worthy of Ryanair?
Asked on 21 December 2013 by HG, St. Leonards-on-Sea
Answered by
Honest John
The same applies to flying and to rail fares. Just as airlines like Ryanair can discount fares down to not much more than the passenger tax in order to fill an aircraft, the full price can be £400 or more. It all depends how you buy the ticket and how flexible you are. But, your warning is issued. Do not show up at Eurotunnel at 04.00am and expect to buy a discounted ticket. (I wouldn’t anyway because at that time Calais Vins will be closed.)
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