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{{Hitchhiking Zine nomination}}
'''Calais''' is a port town in the north west of [[France]] at the English Channel. with just 34 km from the British port of [[Dover]], '''Calais''' is the closest port to mainland [[United Kingdom|Britain]] and one of the busiest cross-channel ports on continental [[Europe]]. Regular ferry services operate from '''Calais''' to [[Dover]] (''P&O'' and ''Seafrance'', each with over 20 crossings per day).
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==Hitching Out==
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===North-West towards [[Dover]], [[England]]===
Try to get a ride before getting on the ferry, as hitchhikers can get over for free because drivers often only pay for their vehicle and up to a certain amount of included passengers with a car while the limit is two with a lorry.
If you are searching for a lift you often have to tell people about this possibility first – otherwise they often don't take you with them just because they think it's too complicated or they'll have to pay. The best way to do so, is by waiting in front of the ticket office. When buying a ticket, the driver has to produce a passport or ID card of every person in the car, so you should be going with him into the office.
