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Tell us both addresses
Send your Paris collection point, Kent destination, preferred date, passenger details, pet information and approximate luggage.
Direct to Folkestone and Kent
Private Pet Taxi from Paris to Folkestone
Folkestone is the first UK stop after LeShuttle, making this route useful for Kent addresses and onward plans. Tell us your Paris collection point and destination so we can discuss the short northern drive, Calais pet check-in and the onward handover.
We drive to Calais for LeShuttle, with you and your pet remaining together during the crossing, then continue from the Folkestone terminal to your agreed destination.
Route price
From £450
Typical journey
Around 4 to 5 hours
LeShuttle crossing
35 minutes planned
Ticket
Charged separately
Travel with your pet
One private booking
Door-to-door collection
Dogs and cats welcome
The direct route
The direct route into Folkestone and Kent
From Paris, we travel to the Calais terminal and complete pet check-in and document control before boarding. The planned platform-to-platform LeShuttle crossing takes 35 minutes, as outlined in the official LeShuttle journey information, with passengers and pets remaining together in the private vehicle.
After arriving at the Folkestone terminal, we continue by road to your agreed destination. A Paris to Folkestone journey is usually estimated at around 4 to 5 hours door to door, depending on traffic, check-in, border processing and the exact addresses.
How it works
From your Paris address to your Kent destination
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Receive a personalised quote
We confirm the route details and provide a tailored price, with the LeShuttle ticket shown separately.
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Meet your driver in Paris
We collect you and your pet from your home, hotel, airport or another agreed Paris location.
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Check in at Calais and continue to Kent
Pet check-in takes place at the Calais terminal before boarding. You then cross to Folkestone and continue to the agreed Kent destination.
Delivery areas
Folkestone and wider Kent delivery
Folkestone is the arrival point for the LeShuttle crossing. From there, we can quote for a range of Kent destinations, with the final price based on your exact postcode.
Folkestone and nearby
Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate and Hawkinge are common delivery destinations close to the terminal.
East and Mid Kent
We can quote for destinations such as Ashford, Canterbury, Dover and Deal.
Wider Kent
For a wider Kent address, we prepare a personalised delivery quote based on the final postcode.
Before you travel
Check documents before collection
Requirements depend on your pet, journey and where documents were issued. Owners are responsible for compliance and should confirm current rules with their vet and GOV.UK before travel.
- A readable microchip
- A valid rabies vaccination
- An accepted travel document, which may include a valid EU-issued pet passport depending on the journey
- Dog tapeworm treatment normally 24 to 120 hours before entering Great Britain, unless an official exemption applies
EuroPaw can give general journey guidance, but cannot approve veterinary documents. Check the current requirements with your vet and the official guidance before booking travel.
Why EuroPaw
Why choose a private journey
Stay together
You and your dog or cat travel in the same private vehicle throughout the crossing.
Private vehicle
One private booking planned around your passengers, pets and luggage.
Direct communication
Share your plans directly with the person organising your journey.
Convenient Kent delivery
Continue from Folkestone to the agreed Kent address after the crossing.
Comfort breaks when practical
Stops can be arranged during the road journey based on your pet's needs.
English and French
Communication is available in English and French.
Questions and answers
Paris to Folkestone pet taxi FAQs
Can I travel with my pet from Paris to Folkestone?
Yes. You and your dog or cat can travel together in one private vehicle from your Paris collection point to Folkestone or a Kent destination via Calais and LeShuttle.
How much is a Paris to Folkestone pet taxi?
Paris to Folkestone and nearby destinations start from £450. The LeShuttle ticket is charged separately. Wider Kent journeys receive a personalised quote based on the addresses and travel details.
How long does the journey usually take?
The Paris to Folkestone journey is usually estimated at around 4 to 5 hours door to door. Traffic, pet check-in, border processing and the exact addresses can affect the timing. The planned LeShuttle crossing is 35 minutes platform to platform.
Where are my pet's documents checked?
For UK-bound travel through LeShuttle, pet check-in and document control take place at the Calais terminal before boarding. They are not completed at Folkestone after arrival.
Which documents may my pet need?
Your pet will generally need a readable microchip, valid rabies vaccination and an accepted travel document. A valid EU-issued pet passport may be accepted for entry to Great Britain, depending on the journey and the pet. Dogs normally need tapeworm treatment 24 to 120 hours before entering Great Britain unless an official exemption applies. Confirm current rules with your vet and GOV.UK.
Can you continue from Folkestone to another Kent address?
Yes. Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate, Hawkinge, Ashford, Canterbury, Dover and Deal are common destinations. We can provide a personalised quote for a wider Kent address based on the final postcode.
Get your route quote
Tell us your Paris collection point and Kent destination
Send the addresses, preferred date, passenger details, pet information and approximate luggage for a personalised quote.
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