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CS Calais Car Hire
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A famous port city in northern France, Calais has a population of around 130,000 in its urban area. With its prime position overlooking the narrowest point in the Strait of Dover (34km), it’s the closest French city to England and as well as being the site of a huge ferry port, it’s connected to the UK via the Channel Tunnel ̶ goods and passengers cross on and underneath the English Channel here in massive volumes on a daily basis. As well as its beaches and museums, Calais is also an excellent base for exploring the Opal Coast, a 120km stretch of dramatic cliffs, elegant estuaries, delightful dunes and deep swamps that stretches between Picardy and the Belgian border. Exploring this area by car is satisfying if you have an interest in English and French history and culture, or simply love sublime scenery.
Luckily, car hire in Calais is hassle-free with Enjoy Travel ̶ simply enter your details online and choose between low-cost deals from top car hire companies. Hiring a mini-sized car like a Fiat 500 costs just €23.27 a day here if you book ahead of time, an economy model like a Peugeot 208 is €24.69 a day and a sporty Ford Focus Gps is €38.86 a day. Arrange your Calais car hire in a couple of clicks at Enjoytravel.com and get behind the wheel in this brilliant part of France!
Guide to Calais
The Romans called Calais Caletum and its strategic position was exploited by Julius Caesar, who amassed a huge fleet here to carry five legions to invade Britannia. Fast forward a few centuries and it was captured by English King Edward III in 1347, remaining under English rule until 1558 when it was reclaimed by France. It suffered terrible bombing damage in WWII and its importance as a vital trade route between the UK and continental Europe grew throughout the post-war years.
Things to do in Calais
Calais is packed with things to see and do. The Town Hall is a UNESCO Word Heritage Monument, while the Calais Lighthouse rewards anyone willing to climb its 271 steps with panoramic views across to Dover from the top. Parc Saint-Pierre is gorgeous and the beautiful Cap Blanc-Nez beach is 10km away and features its own white cliffs.
Eating out in Calais
Calais doesn’t disappoint foodies. Au Calice serves fab Flemish food and French staples like escargots, Aquar’aile is adored by seafood fans and Le Channel served good food fast, but there are many more to choose from.
Getting about in Calais
Drive on the right in Calais. It’s connected to the UK via ferry and Channel Tunnel services, and by road to the rest of Europe. The nearest major airport is Lillle (LIL).