Travel Advice
TOURIST TAX
Tourist tax is currently being charged at hotels in Manchester, Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch. This is a council/Government-led levy which is beyond our control and is not included in our prices. Other towns and cities may follow, please check before arrival.
CLEAN AIR ZONES
More UK cities are signing up to be Clean Air Zones (CAZ). Please ensure you check prior to travel whether your vehicle will need to pay. To avoid being charged in a clean air zone, your vehicle must meet the following minimum standard:
Buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles: Euro VI
Vans, minibuses, taxis, private hire vehicles, cars: Euro 6 (diesel) and Euro 4 (petrol)
Check for the current list of cities HERE
You can enter your registration to check if charges apply: HERE
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expanded across all London boroughs on 29 August 2023, check your vehicle registration ULEZ CHECK HERE
ISLE OF MAN COACHES
Click Here
VISAS FOR EUROPEAN TRAVEL
ETIA (visa waiver) will be required at some point for all visitors from the UK travelling to Europe. It is currently thought that it will be implemented in 2024 costing around £7, and will be valid for 3 years.
DRIVING IN EUROPE – REGULATIONS
For information about driving regulations, low emission zones and access regulations across Europe, click HERE
VISITORS TO VENICE
Visitors to Venice who have not booked accommodation in the city or surrounding islands will face a separate entry fee of between 3 and 10 euros. This is applied as an alternative to the tourist tax and is likely to mostly public holidays and weekends. For further information, please visit City of Venice website.
DRIVING IN ITALY – ZTL PERMITS & FINES
If you are touring in Italy, you need to be aware of the restrictions that exist entering towns and cities. These can vary considerably across the country.
ZTLs (Zona Traffico Limitato) are zones which restrict entry and circulation at certain times and affect all vehicles including local ones. In order to avoid unexpected fines, you need to get a permit ahead of crossing a ZTL. Signage for these zones is not always clear, so we recommend you find out ahead of travel, where they are and if you are likely to cross them.
Click HERE for information for individual Italian zones
Milan Access in Milan centre is only allowed with Euro 6 coaches.
TRAVEL ADVICE & USEFUL LINKS
Other Useful Information:
FCO pages for individual country advice – Click FCO HERE
Health & Safety Executive
Information on managing risks and risk assessment – Click HSE HERE
Confederation of Passenger Transport
CPT details rules and regulations on coach operations – Click CPT HERE
Visit Britain
International Road-Users
ETOA
Information, networking site for information about travel throughout Europe – click ETOA HERE
SEA CROSSING TERMS & CONDITIONS
If a ferry/sea crossing forms part of your tour(s), please note that individual operators’ terms & conditions apply. These may vary and apply to all coach passengers. For the most up-to-date information, please see the links below:
P&O Ferries
DFDS
Irish Ferries
CalMac
NorthLink Ferries
Isle of Man Steam Packet
Wight Link
Condor Ferries
Stena Line
Brittany Ferries
Eurotunnel – Le Shuttle
Eurostar
