Truck parking near Calais: where to wait before the ferry and the tunnel

Truck parking near Calais starts at the Le Shuttle Freight park in Coquelles: 149 secured spaces with showers and free Wi-Fi, from EUR 3.50 for the first hour ( Le Shuttle Freight, checked 2026-11-06 ). On the A26, a new guarded park at Saint-Hilaire-Cottes adds 100 spaces.

Where can you park before the tunnel or the ferry?

The Coquelles park sits directly in the terminal off the A16, so drivers go straight to Freight Check-in. Le Shuttle Freight lists plate recognition at the gate, high fences, CCTV and thermal sensors. Any started hour is charged. Prices including VAT are EUR 3.50 for the first hour and EUR 31 for 10 to 24 hours.

The A26 site is newer. Trans.info reported on 2026-06-08 that the park at Saint-Hilaire-Cottes in Pas-de-Calais was inaugurated in early June 2026. Certas Energy runs it, Sanef financed it at EUR 8.5 million, and it has round-the-clock supervision. The first 30 minutes are free.

La Londonienne in Marck is listed as Gold on the ESPORG register, with capacity and price not verified. We found no verified figure for the Port of Calais waiting area, so do not plan around one. Regular weekly rest may not be taken in the cab in France, with fines of up to EUR 1,500 for the driver and EUR 30,000 for the company, as our France truck parking guide explains.

How do you protect the load against clandestine entrants?

UK law makes the driver a responsible person. The GOV.UK Level of Penalty Code of Practice sets a penalty of up to GBP 10,000 per responsible person for each clandestine entrant, capped at GBP 20,000 per entrant across all responsible persons. It applies to incidents discovered from 2023-02-13, and discounts apply for complying with the vehicle-security regulations.

GOV.UK guidance also tells drivers to keep records of their security checks. If you suspect someone is hidden in the vehicle, do not approach them, stay in the cab and call the police. We found no current dated incident statistics for Calais, so we quote none. Our guide to the safest truck parking in Europe covers how to judge a site.

What did Operation Brock mean on the Kent approach in summer 2026?

The Institute of Transport Administration reported on 2026-07-28 that Operation Brock had returned to the M20 in Kent for the summer 2026 getaway, with a coastbound contraflow between Maidstone and Ashford and dedicated lanes for HGVs to queue, expected until 2026-08-24. We found no dated source showing Brock active after that date, so check its status before you travel.

The free Logifie France parking map needs no login and lists parkings and fuel stations, with facilities on each location card where source data has them. It shows no live occupancy outside Germany, it is not a navigator, it takes no bookings, it has no amenity filter for parkings, and it does not show ferry or tunnel queues.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Coquelles truck park cost?

Le Shuttle Freight lists EUR 3.50 for the first hour and EUR 31 for 10 to 24 hours, including VAT. Check the current tariff on the Le Shuttle Freight truck park page.

Is there a guarded truck park on the A26 near Calais?

Yes. Trans.info reported on 2026-06-08 that the Saint-Hilaire-Cottes park, with 100 spaces and round-the-clock supervision, was inaugurated in early June 2026. The first 30 minutes are free.

What is the UK penalty if a clandestine entrant is found in my truck?

The GOV.UK code sets up to GBP 10,000 per responsible person for each entrant, with a GBP 20,000 aggregate per entrant. It applies to incidents discovered from 2023-02-13.

Does the Logifie map show queue times at Calais?

No. The map lists parkings and fuel stations with facilities where source data has them, but it does not show ferry or tunnel queues.

Browse truck parking near Calais on the free France parking map before you set off.