What are the extra costs to budget ?
Fuel - The route will be around 1500 miles and then how you will return
Ferry Crossing - The first night will be a ferry crossing normally around £150
Evening Meals - This year the meal package will be mandatory, only a handful have opted out over the last two rallies and this has caused considerable cost in arranging meal vouchers/ wristbands plus the added work of trying to referee mealtimes. £150 for 6 nights provides at least a two course meal and quite often beer and wine thrown in.
Tolls - Acquiring a Bip & Go Toll Tag is advised, not only does it allow you to sail through tolls, it picks up the bill the following month. We do try to stay off tolls, sometimes that would add hours to your day but you may use them to get home and they can mount up quickly. Be prepared for around £100 on the route.
European Breakdown Cover - This is essential and other ralliers will give you pointers to great deals on the facebook chat but RAC are pretty good and cover all ages of vehicle. Don't spoil your rally by failing to add a courtesy car!
Personal Travel Insurance - Normally around £30 And your EHIC card.
Vignettes - Some countries require a vignette ( pass ), we will let you know well in advance which ones. These vary but up to £25. Fines for not having one are enormous.
Challenges - Some challenges require an entry fee, we did get a little caught out by this on Split or Bust on vague website information. We can promise this rally that any challenges will be no more than €10 per person or free. There may be other great activities we offer but they will be entirely optional and not carry points. Allow €60.
Emissions Certificates - France at the very least will require a Crit Air certificate although we will not be taking the rally through any restricted zones where older cars cannot enter. We will advise in advance, you can get them online and cost around €5-10.
Breakfast and Lunch - Often campsites offer breakfast at around €12, or take your own, chalets have well equipped kitchens. Lunch is up to you, service stations are much the same prices as Uk and pretty good. We may suggest venues for lunch on some stages.
Beer Tokens -Well now that is the big question, 7 nights, 7 parties, there is the challenge! Maybe start saving now....
Speeding Tickets - Just don't! Fines in europe can be over €1000 on the spot. This is not a race there are no points for getting anywhere first, in fact if you manage to do all the challenges you'll most likely be in last.
Chalet deposits - Occasionally first one to register for the chalet is asked for a cleaning deposit, sometimes they want this by card and will refund in a week but push for cash so you get straight back. This may hold up your departure as they send someone to check. €50 - €100.
UPGRADE PACKAGES
MEALS PACKAGE £150
You must add this to your upgrades
Per Person
Evening Meal and Entertainment
The meals package is 6 nights of evening meals. Often a Beer and Wine are included.
We have negotiated some great meal deals with campsites.
After several years of offering this as an option, so few ralliers opt out that it is not viable to issue food tokens/wristbands and referee meals. The meal package represents excellent value, and is really welcome after a day on the road. Our party evenings set us aside from other rallies where we relax and hear stories of the day's adventures over a beer. If you have dietary issues that cannot be accommodated by a commercial kitchen please contact us. info@bangerrallychallenge.org
SHARED CHALET UPGRADE £240
Per Person
6 nights of shared Chalet Accommodation
The silver package is accommodation only for 6 nights in shared chalet accommodation. Shared Chalets have worked out at a minimum of £40 each per person per night sometimes much more. This is a great deal.
Remember your first night will be on a ferry, booking instructions will be given on entry.
Chalets more often than not sleep 4, but sometimes they are larger, and we are not planning to sleep anyone in the communal areas. You will get a room, but it will be first come first served as to who gets the double. It will be very helpful indeed if you are travelling as several teams and you want to share together if you email us once you have booked, at info@bangerrallychallenge.org, and tell us who you want to share with. This is subject to availability, but we will always be considerate when planning shared chalets.
PRIVATE CHALET UPGRADE £480
Per Person
6 nights of Private Chalet Accommodation
( based on 2 people per chalet )
The gold package is non-sharing accommodation only.
Remember your first night will be on a Ferry, booking instructions will be given on entry.
Non-sharing means you will have a chalet to yourself and this price is based on two people sharing.
This is offered strictly subject to availability, if the campsite cannot accommodate us all without sharing chalets then you will be sharing or you have the option to book accommodation elsewhere if you cannot share. We will refund the difference between the cost of sharing and non-sharing accommodation but not pay for alternative accommodation.
What is your Refund Policy?
1. Your deposit is non-refundable, so please read and understand all costs, terms and conditions before entering.
2. Please remember the Rally is run not-for-profit, to raise funds for charity and it is... a challenge. We are not providing a four-star holiday experience. We source the best accommodation we can en route. Most of the meals are fabulous, we are very much in the hands of the campsites when booking so please understand this, it might be a hot or cold buffet or plated, but you will be fed. You must inform us at the point of booking of special dietary needs. We are booking sites unseen, but you will always get a bed and a meal. And that is all we are offering. No refunds will be paid for accommodation or meals because the campsites will not refund them either. You are completely free to arrange your own accommodation if this is unacceptable.
3. You are required to pay the full entry fee by 31st March 2025. This is non-refundable after 31st July 2025 but entries are transferable. Please take out suitable insurance for cancellation. All proceeds will be going to our chosen charities.
4. Upgrades must be paid for by 20th August 2025 and will be only be refunded if cancelled before 20th August.
5. If you have booked a private chalet but end up sharing we will refund the difference. We will not pay for alternative accommodation and we will not refund your accommodation if you then decide to stay elsewhere.
Can I change the name on my entry ?
Each entry must have a Team Captain, ideally enter your whole team together. You can add extra members to your team but if you want to change team members or Team Captain please ask your Team Captain to let us know by contacting info@bangerrallychallenge.org
Please be aware that we cannot process refunds to change team members. Please sort this out between yourselves.
What Payment Methods do you accept?
We are currently accepting online payments and by bank transfer please see the enter page and links
If you are unable to use these methods please contact us at info@bangerrallychallenge.org
Can I upgrade my ticket later?
You can upgrade again any time up until 20th August subject to availability. We need time to finalise the accommodation and meal bookings.
Late requests may be sent to
Terms and Conditions
Please click HERE to see our terms and conditions. You must read these before sign-up. When you pay your deposit you are accepting our terms and condtions. Please make sure you read these as we will not be able to process a refund of your deposit. A copy of our terms and conditions can be requested by email at info@bangerrallychallenge.org
Rally Rules
Please click HERE to see our Rally Rules. These are not many but you must respect the spirit of the rally and have fun safely. Make sure you read them before you enter. A copy of the Rally Rules is also available by email at info@bangerrallychallenge.org