If you are planning to drive through Europe, then you will most probably be trying to limit your expenses on the trip and need to find a cheap ferry to France. If you are a first time visitor to Europe and are planning to drive when you are there, you should study the relevant information not just so you are within legal regulations but to ensure your safety on the road. Even if you have been to Europe before, you should ensure the information you have is up to date, as these may change over time.

France is usually the first port of entry for most people going to Europe and it would be wise to consider looking up various options for cheap ferries to France.

You need only visit an online search engine to come up with several options for cheap ferries to France and you can then do a comparison for the many options. This will find you the one that suits you best in terms or pricing and routes. There are many ferrying companies that give a detailed pricing option from several ports around Europe. In fact there are over 50 companies in Europe to choose from. If you are travelling from the UK for instance, you can land a great deal on a cheap ferry to France from all of the major ports in the UK with the Port of Dover being served by the most competitive ferrying companies.

When you start doing your research on cheap ferries to France you should in addition to knowing how you will get there, the rules of driving in Europe. This includes things such as legal driving age, which side of the road to drive on, wearing seat belts, alcohol limits while driving, driving license regulations and requirements, speed limits and booster requirements for children in the car. It beats the purpose to land a cheap ferry to France, so as to lower your travel costs around Europe, only to pay a 135 euro fine for not transporting a child properly in the car.

You will need to have an AA Euro travel kit which includes items such as a warning triangle, a first aid kit, a set of headlight beam converters and a high visibility vest. A set of spare bulbs is a requirement for driving in France as it is in Spain. It is advisable to have a fire extinguisher as well. These items make sure you meet the rules of driving in Europe as well as ensure your safety. If you are looking for cheap ferries to France but have several destinations in Europe you wish to visit, you should check the specific driving rules for each country and region you will be driving through.

If you are using a website that offers comprehensive travel information, once you have purchased your ticket for a cheap ferry to France, you should then click on the various destinations you wish to visit for complete motoring advice and any extra accessories you may need.

You can get to Europe by booking a cheap ferry to France with DFDS Seaways. DFDS sail between Dover and Dunkirk and in 2012 they have also acquired the famous Dover Calais route, following the demise of SeaFrance.

There is a useful guide provided free which is called 'Driving in Europe' that you can download at http://www.cheapferrytofrance.com

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