Eurostar prices, Ashford to Paris RT
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My family (myself, wife, and 10-year-old daughter) will be in Kent during August, and are thinking of taking a 1 or 2 day trip to Paris--that is, at most one evening in France. Based on other considerations, it looks like we'll be leaving on a Saturday morning, and returning either that evening or on Sunday evening. On the Eurostar site, the cheapest fare I could find was $396 round trip. But people here seem to be quoting less expensive rates. Is this simply because we're travelling on a weekend, or because it's the summer, or because occasional sales haven't kicked in yet? Or am I just missing something? Thanks for the advice.
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Is that per person?
I do know that prices can vary wildly. I was looking at prices in excess of 300 euros one-way Paris to London on the internet, but when I dropped into a travel agency in Chartres only a week before I wanted to go, she got me one for 114 euros return! (I didn't use the return of course).
I do know that prices can vary wildly. I was looking at prices in excess of 300 euros one-way Paris to London on the internet, but when I dropped into a travel agency in Chartres only a week before I wanted to go, she got me one for 114 euros return! (I didn't use the return of course).
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If you click on "Travel Information" on the Eurostar website you'll get a list of options including "Fares".
The cheapest fares for 2 adults & a child are €284 which is $368 - Adult €106, child €72
I don't know where the extra $30 comes from unless you are booking through another website like Raileurope
The cheapest fares for 2 adults & a child are €284 which is $368 - Adult €106, child €72
I don't know where the extra $30 comes from unless you are booking through another website like Raileurope
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I checked on RailEurope, which quoted the fare in dollars. I then got onto the Eurostar web site, as you suggested, but while the Travel Information tab did list the fares you indicated, when I tried to book online I was quoted the higher amount (in dollars). It's strange.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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This $30 thing.
When I pretend to be American on Eurostar I get prices in Euro. I wonder if Eurostar have jumped on the DCC bandwagon when they present you with a price in USD.
Might be an idea to clear your Eurostar cookies from your computer and type in the same itinerary but pretending to be Belgian or French
When I pretend to be American on Eurostar I get prices in Euro. I wonder if Eurostar have jumped on the DCC bandwagon when they present you with a price in USD.
Might be an idea to clear your Eurostar cookies from your computer and type in the same itinerary but pretending to be Belgian or French
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That's an interesting idea (clearing the cookies but pretending to be French or Belgian). Wonder if they'd mail the tickets to me here in the States?
Meanwhile, I have to see if I can justify the expense. If we stay overnight, it's a hotel in Paris (versus a B&B in the UK). Some people have recommended staying on the outskirts to save money, but with this short a visit I think I'd rather stay closer to the things we want to see.
Thanks for the advice.
Meanwhile, I have to see if I can justify the expense. If we stay overnight, it's a hotel in Paris (versus a B&B in the UK). Some people have recommended staying on the outskirts to save money, but with this short a visit I think I'd rather stay closer to the things we want to see.
Thanks for the advice.