Vehicle Types | Passenger Information

Vehicle types you can take on a ferry

DFDS transports all types of passenger vehicles so please make sure you have chosen the right vehicle size (including bicycle holders, roof racks, etc.) It's very important for us to know how much space to leave for your car. Choosing the wrong type and size of vehicle means you risk losing your place on the ferry, or having to pay an additional fee at check-in.

Cars on our ferries can only be transported with a driver, so when booking a ferry ticket please select as many vehicles as there will be drivers.

Standard Cars

Bigger Cars

Minibus/motorhome

Bus

Motorcycle/bicycle

Trailers

Vehicle types for Dover-Calais and Dover-Dunkirk routes

Standard Cars

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Motorhomes

If your minibus does not meet these criteria, please contact us

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Minibus

Max 15 seats including a driver.

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Private van

Private vans are for personal use only.

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Trailer

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Caravan

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Motorcycle/bicycle
Motorcycle - with a maximum of 2 passengers allowed to travel with this vehicle type.

Motorcycle with sidecar
Fare includes 2 passengers with a maximum of 4 passengers allowed to travel with this vehicle type.

Bicycle
Maximum 1 passenger.

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Important information note: If a vehicle is being used for the transportation of goods for commercial gain it is classified as a freight vehicle and will be charged at the applicable freight tariffs at check-in. DFDS reserves the right to inspect the interior of vehicles booked as private vans to ensure that they are not being used for commercial purposes. If access is refused by the driver, DFDS may, at their discretion, charge the applicable freight tariff or refuse transport of the vehicle. For all freight enquiries please contact our freight customer services team. Tel +44 01304 874001 or via email: dover.freightbookings@dfds.com .

Height:
When booking, it is essential that you declare the correct height of your vehicle (including any roof load) as vehicles over 1.85m in height cannot fit in all areas of our vessels vehicle decks.

Length:
Our standard length accommodates vehicles up to 4.55m long (excluding trailers or rear bicycle carriers as these carry a supplement). If your vehicle is longer than 4.5m (including any rear carriers and other fittings) please make sure you select the appropriate length when booking online or through our contact centre.

All passenger vehicle fares advertised do not apply to any vehicles over 10 metres in length and/or over 4.35 metres in height and to those carrying commercial goods subject to customs documentation.

If your vehicle doesn’t meet any of the categories described above or for any other vehicle enquiries, please contact our customer service team.

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