Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravanning and Camping Abroad 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Mandatory Day 2 & 8 PCR Test - lowest cos Post Reply Post New Topic
Personpaul.jolley
21/7/2021 at 6:55pm
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: De Waard V. Zilverme View paul.jolley's Profile View Profile   Reply to paul.jolley Reply   Quote paul.jolley Quote  
Joined: 29/7/2008

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   165
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
We are returning from France mid-August and assuming day 2 and 8 testing is still mandatory, I'm looking for the lowest cost option for 2 adults and 2 children (10 and 13). I'll book close to our departure date in case the requirement changes.

I've discovered the low cost packages seem to be out of stock, but the £100 plus options are still available.

https://www.find-travel-test-provider.service.gov.uk/test-type/amber

I thought it might be helpful to identify the most cost effective option - please add below...


Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!


PersonNetherton
21/7/2021 at 7:24pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Netherton's Profile View Profile   Reply to Netherton Reply   Quote Netherton Quote  
Joined: 12/1/2019

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1230
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 3  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 3
MoneySavingExpert and Which? have researched this and their findings are on line. There are reliable firms offering Day2 and Day 8 PCR tests and charging around £100 for the two. Some travel agents have special offers for those booking package tours. But there are also reports on line of fly by night firms offering cheap prices, taking money, but not delivering.


Personblueexpo97
22/7/2021 at 6:13am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View blueexpo97's Profile View Profile   Reply to blueexpo97 Reply   Quote blueexpo97 Quote  
Joined: 07/2/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9848
Site Reviews Total: 24
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 2
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Randox was who we used.

-------------
XVI yes?

As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.


PersonVal A
22/7/2021 at 7:41am
 Location: West - North Yorkshire
 Outfit: Swift Speedbird 490 Mondeo Estate View Val A's Profile View Profile   Reply to Val A Reply   Quote Val A Quote  
Joined: 19/10/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   18741
Site Reviews Total: 30
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 4
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Prices have gone up for the Day 2 and 8 tests, since the requirement for tests to enter France was removed!

I doubt you'll get anything under £100 for the two tests, but if you do I shall be looking at that company for when we go back in September.


Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!


Personblueexpo97
22/7/2021 at 9:59am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View blueexpo97's Profile View Profile   Reply to blueexpo97 Reply   Quote blueexpo97 Quote  
Joined: 07/2/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9848
Site Reviews Total: 24
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 2
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I see Randox are taking full advantage of the situation, in June they were under £100 for day 2/8 now they've kindly put it up to £143.

There's always a silver lining for some folks.

-------------
XVI yes?

As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.


Advertisement



Personbl03
via mobile 22/7/2021 at 12:37pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Caravan View bl03's Profile View Profile   Reply to bl03 Reply   Quote bl03 Quote  
Joined: 28/8/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   697
Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 5
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 3
Site Nights 2018: 0
I am probably mistaken but the update email from the government today doesn’t mention the day 2 or 8 test 🤞


Personpaul.jolley
22/7/2021 at 1:14pm
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: De Waard V. Zilverme View paul.jolley's Profile View Profile   Reply to paul.jolley Reply   Quote paul.jolley Quote  
Joined: 29/7/2008

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   165
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by bl03 on 22/7/2021
I am probably mistaken but the update email from the government today doesn’t mention the day 2 or 8 test 🤞


gov.uk still claims arrivals from France require Day2/8 tests.


Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!


Personbl03
via mobile 22/7/2021 at 2:57pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Caravan View bl03's Profile View Profile   Reply to bl03 Reply   Quote bl03 Quote  
Joined: 28/8/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   697
Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 5
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 3
Site Nights 2018: 0
Thanks Paul I thought I was just too hopeful!


Personpaul.jolley
22/7/2021 at 6:33pm
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: De Waard V. Zilverme View paul.jolley's Profile View Profile   Reply to paul.jolley Reply   Quote paul.jolley Quote  
Joined: 29/7/2008

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   165
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quick update; As Val predicted, most are over £100 - there are a handful offering £25/30 - for a collection only kit - with zero availability for collection appointments. I'm not sure if these low prices are genuine or not.

Most of the testing sites linked on the gov.uk site look pretty inept, although I started looking at the lowest cost providers first. Maybe they get slicker when you're spending over £100!

I've found one at £70: https://www.1corporatecovidtests.com/products/covid-19-pcr-day-2-8


Personblueexpo97
22/7/2021 at 9:15pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View blueexpo97's Profile View Profile   Reply to blueexpo97 Reply   Quote blueexpo97 Quote  
Joined: 07/2/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9848
Site Reviews Total: 24
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 2
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I see Randox are taking full advantage of the situation, in June they were under £100 for day 2/8 now they've kindly put it up to £143.

There's always a silver lining for some folks.


-------------
XVI yes?

As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.


Advertisement



PersonCaravanSkier
23/7/2021 at 12:21pm
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: None Entered View CaravanSkier's Profile View Profile   Reply to CaravanSkier Reply   Quote CaravanSkier Quote  
Joined: 28/12/2005

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1004
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
This is the company we have used. £95 for the 2 tests.
https://www.testingforall.org/product/day-2-day-8/

-------------


Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravanning and Camping Abroad - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

7389 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder