Dover Ferry Port Parking
With the Eastern and Western Docks seeing almost 12 million cruise or ferry passengers start their journey, Dover Port serves as the UK’s busiest facility for marine travel.
With 2.6 million lorries, 2.2 million cars and motorcycles and 80,000 coaches passing through the port in 2017, securing fast and efficient parking will be imperative for your trip from this popular gateway to Europe and beyond.
Booking Port parking through APH means you’ll be able to make a reservation without reservations – experience spanning four decades of parking delivers true peace of mind.
Making your booking at Dover Port is simple and stress-free with APH. We’ll help you locate the best prices and ensure your car is cared for in safe hands while you head off across the oceans.
With off-port parking from Relyon Ferry & Cruise Parking and Dover Port Parking, we have a space ready and waiting to welcome you and your car at the UK’s busiest port – ensuring you’re ready to set sail in plenty of time.
Read on and browse the tabs below to start your journey with the right Dover Ferry Port car parking for your upcoming journey.
Here at APH, we’ve been providing parking for ferry, cruise and air travellers for almost 40 years, so you can rely on us to deliver a service that's both safe and cost-effective.
That’s why we’ve created a top-rated selection of the best parking options for travellers searching for Dover Port car parking. No need to worry about unscrupulous operators, you can trust all parking booked through APH.
Take a look at the table, below, for instant guide to the Dover Ferry Port car parks available through APH.
| Car Park | Parking Type | Customer Rating | Transfer Time | Park Mark | Price From (per week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Relyon Ferry & Cruise Parking | Off Airport | Transfer time 10 minutes | £65.25 |
Park Mark Safer Parking Award – Why It’s So Important
Of the 12 million passengers starting their trip from Dover Port, a significant number will be leaving their vehicles behind as they set sail on cruise or ferry services.
This demand for prime parking close the busy port can sometimes lead to rogue operators attempting to cash in on travellers looking for cheap deals.
The Park Mark Safer Parking Award provides an essential resource for travellers determined to avoid falling victim to such operators and the risk of vehicles being abandoned on urban wastelands, unguarded on busy streets or marooned in municipal car parks – with the inevitable parking penalties to follow.
The Park Mark Safer Parking Award helps travellers who are parking their vehicles in car parks right across the UK – along with those serving the likes ports and airports.
That’s why Dover ferry parking services offered by APH are holders of this industry-standard safety award.
As a Police Crime Prevention Initiative, the Park Mark Safer Parking Award is designed to help cut the instances of actual crime or the fear of it in car parks across the UK as a whole.
Here at APH, we are proud supporters of the Park Mark Safer Parking Award and its mission statement to ensure safe and legitimate port parking for all travellers.
Dover Port Car Parks Reviews
Don’t just take our word for the fact that the Dover Ferry Port car parking we provide is the best, your fellow seafarers can also help do just that.
All the Dover Ferry Port parking offered by APH comes with a full collection of genuine reviews – provided by verified customers.
Port Terminals
Here at APH, we can provide parking at Dover Ferry Port for both the Eastern and Western Dock. So, wherever your adventure begins, we can help ensure your car is watched over in a safe and secure environment for the duration of your trip.
How to get cheap Dover Ferry Port parking
Here at APH, we always keep our prices as low as possible, but there are ways to ensure you pay even less for your Dover Ferry Port car parking – and keep more cash for the fun parts of your trip.
Here we reveal the money-saving tips that really can cut the amount you’ll pay for car parking at Dover Port when booking through APH.
Join-up for great deals
Here’s a simple – but effective – tip that offers instant savings of at least 10 per cent off your Dover Ferry Port parking.
Join our online mailing list now and start enjoying the benefits right away! Along with advance warning of parking offers and deals, you’ll also enjoy an instant discount of at least 10 per cent off your next booking for Dover Port car parks – and all reservations thereafter.
Joining the email list is simple – just scroll to the bottom of this page and enter your email address in the field marked ‘Join here for discounts and offers’. Press the 'join here' button and your next Port parking booking will be a minimum 10 per cent cheaper.
Book early to save on your Dover Port parking
If you’re looking for even bigger savings on your parking at Dover Ferry Port, read on for our next insider tip revealing how to bag just that. We’ve got simple solutions for savvy travellers looking to get saving right now.
Like other forms of parking – such as for air travel – the price of parking at Dover Port can rise and fall throughout the year. School holidays and the festive season offer just a couple of examples where costs increase.
However, APH can analyse historical parking data and trends to help travellers find the cheapest time to book their parking at Dover Ferry Port.
Average prices show that a Dover Port car parking booking made six months ahead of taking to the ocean waves could cut what you pay by more than 30% when compared with the same reservation just seven days before departure.
Putting this in simple cash terms, a week’s parking at Dover Ferry Port could cost around £55 if purchased a week before the gangplank lifts – compared with a bill of just £39 for bookings placed six months before leaving port.
The graph below reveals the average savings that could be made when booking Dover Port car parks.
Based on prices for stays between 1st July 2018 to 31st December 2018
Opt for off-port
It’s often the case that choosing off-port parking, from the likes of Dover Port Parking, can offer the best prices for Dover Ferry Port parking.
Typically located just a few minutes’ transfer from the terminal doors, off-port parking is often the best value for Dover Port.
Get your quote now and see just how cheap Dover Ferry Port parking can be with help from APH.
Our cheapest parking at Dover Ferry Port
Here’s the parking we currently offer at DoverPort.
| Car Park | Transfer Time | Parking Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Port Parking | 3 min transfer | Off-port | £47.60* |
| Reylon Ferry & Cruise Parking | 10 min transfer | Off-port | £65.25* |
*prices based' on 1 weeks parking in July 2022
The perfect voyage starts long before you stroll up the gangplank – and booking your car’s ‘berth’’ with APH makes perfect sense. Here we look at the options available for your Dover Port parking.
On-port parking: How it works
If you want fast and safe Dover Port car park, on-port services can offer the ideal solution.
This type of Dover Ferry Port parking is easy to use. Just drive to the port, park your car, grab your luggage and take a short transfer to the departure terminal – typically no more than five minutes away.
Expect the likes of CCTV, entry and exit barriers and manned patrols to care for your car while you’re travelling.
Best for: The ideal service for anyone who wants calm waters when it comes to getting from car to cabin – safe in the knowledge their vehicle’s left in safe hands.
APH does not currently offer this form of parking at Dover Ferry Port. Try the likes of Dover Port Parking for great value off-port parking.
Off-port parking: How it works
If you’re looking for cheap Dover Port parking without the risk of encountering pirates, booking an off-port service through APH is the ideal solution for your voyage.
These port services from the likes of Relyon Ferry & Cruise Parking offer the ideal option for cost-savvy travellers sailing from this busy port.
Typically located no more than 10 minutes’ transfer from the port terminal, this form of service offers the go-to solution for travellers looking for a fast, affordable and safe parking option.
Just turn up, gather your luggage and jump on one of the regular transfer vehicles heading to the nearby Dover Port.
Don't worry about your car while on the high seas, your vehicle will be safe in a fully secured car park with CCTV coverage, security fencing and regular patrols.
Best for: Fast, convenient and cost-effective parking – without compromise on security.
Get ready for your journey from Dover Port by plotting the route to your car park. Use the map on this page to help ensure you arrive at the check-in desk with plenty of time to spare.
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