Why do Eurotunnel do cheaper fares for shorter trips

Eurotunnel offer different fare rates depending on how long your trip is. For example, their cheapest is the day trip / overnight rate. Next is the short trip, and finally is the "long" stay.

The question is, why do they offer this? What possible difference could it make to Eurotunnel to charge me less if I come back sooner?

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Best Answer

Price discrimination. Eurotunnel has figured out that there are different markets for different types of stays, who will pay different amounts, so they set prices accordingly.

And Wikipedia goes into this in detail: Price discrimination

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Do Eurotunnel prices change?

Ticket prices can increase over time as the day of travel gets closer as the amount of space available on our shuttles decreases. To book the best fares, we recommend booking as early as possible in advance.

Is it cheaper to book Eurotunnel in advance?

To access cheap Eurotunnel tickets, it's best to book early. Advance fares tend to be significantly less expensive. If you're a frequent traveller, you can also register for either Frequent Traveller Standard or Frequent Traveller Flexiplus, with savings of up to 50% available.

How much does it cost to drive through the Eurotunnel?

Fares: One way fares start at \xa385. But you'd be smarter booking a round trip. Day trips and overnight stays start at \xa330 each way and short stays of up to five days start at \xa366 each way. The fare is per car (prices as of 2019).

How long is a Eurotunnel ticket valid for?

All Eurotunnel Le Shuttle standard tickets are not refundable but valid for one year from the date of booking, providing that it was not allowed to expire.

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