Dartford car hires from £22/day

The first question to ask is why are you staying in the area? If you are planning on staying local, a compact economy car is a great option, allowing you to navigate urban areas and park up with ease. If you are thinking of taking advantage of Dartford’s fantastic motorway links, then a more powerful car will be better suited to the job and also offer more comfort on longer journeys.

The centre of Dartford mostly implements a 30mph speed limit, although there are plenty of 20mph zones being introduced for quieter areas. Always drive responsibly and stay alert to your surroundings, particularly residential and school areas. It is also important to note that many motorways nearby use variable speed limits, so pay attention to road signs as these can be updated depending on current congestion.

Working with Kent County Council, Dartford Borough Council has provided a number of options for drivers to park up safely and affordably. You will be able to find a number of pay and display car parks and on-street bays, with information on how to pay for your parking being available at these sites. They also maintain the Civic Centre Car Park, which is open to the public and barrier-controlled for added security. Prices generally start from just £1 for 2h , and many car parks offer free parking on Sundays.

On average a car hire in Dartford costs £37 per day.

The average price of fuel in Dartford is £4.96 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £59 and £79, depending on the car size.

Standard (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Dartford.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, U-Save, Avis, Dollar, Arnold Clark, EZ Drive Car Rentals, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Practical Car & Van Rental.

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Dartford costs £29 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Dartford costs £34 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Dartford costs £118 per day, on average.

In Dartford, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Holiday Inn RCP Car Park Building (16 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Dartford offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Dartford, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

As of November 2022, the Ultra Low Emission Zone stops just shy of Dartford. If you use Dartford car hire to reach bordering towns like Bexely, you may need to pay a fee. Remember, this depends on the type of vehicle you're driving, so ask your car hire company if they can recommend a low-emission vehicle.

One way to avoid paying the ULEZ charge is to book an electric vehicle for cheap car hire in Dartford. There are roughly 20 charging stations throughout Dartford, with most located close to the town centre. Supermarkets and petrol stations are good places to check.