UK & Europe Pet Taxi Service from Folkestone

Pet Travel FAQ

• Where do you pick up from?

  We will agree your collection point on booking but we can pick up from Folkestone and surrounding towns including Dover, Deal, Hythe and Ashford.

• How do we get to France?

  We know how important it is to get your pet to their destination and calmly and safely as possible. That’s why European Pet Travel , transport your pet via Eurotunnel. When travelling from Calais to Folkestone this Journey takes only 35 minutes and means you can avoid placing your beloved pet in an aeroplane hold.

• What documents will my pet need to travel from Folkestone to Calais?

  To bring a dog into the UK it must have been microchipped and this must be done prior to necessary inoculations/vaccinations*

  All dogs must have had a rabies injection at least 21 days prior to travel, they must also be wormed. Once the animal has been given the worming medication (which must be done at a vets with a stamp on your pet passport that shows both the date AND time of medication given), you must then wait 24 hours before the animal can travel.

  The animal can then only enter the UK within 120 hours of the medication being given.

  For European travel, a valid pet passport with evidence of medication is needed – just like humans need visas or passports when travelling internationally. However, if an animal will be entering the UK from outside Europe then they’ll have additional requirements: proof of age (in some cases) and vaccinations; again similar to what human travellers would encounter during international flights.

  *We would always recommend checking with DEFRA for all up to date pet travel regulations.

• Which vehicles do you use to transport my pet?

  We have a range of executive vehicles to ensure comfort for you and your pet throughout your journey with us. This can be either our Mercedes Vito or BMW 5 Series.

• My Pet is an anxious traveller, can you still take us?

  Yes , we have lots of experience with this and will make you both feel at ease. read more about travelling with your pet in our blog

• How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Calais?

  This journey takes around 35 minutes, there may be some transfer time involved, if you are not with us we will contact you with an update on when you can expect your pet to be dropped off.