Margate car hire

On average a car hire in Margate costs £32 per day.

The average price of fuel in Margate is £4.93 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £59 and £79, depending on the car size.

Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Margate.

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

The only car hire company onsite at Gatwick airport is U-Save.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION and Alamo.

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

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

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

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

A Compact car hire in Margate costs £49 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Margate costs £35 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Margate costs £49 per day, on average.

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

The ideal type of Margate car hire model would be something like an SUV or a larger MPV if you're visiting with your family. The main reason for this is that you'll likely be spending a good amount of time at the beach, so you'll need a vehicle that's large enough to carry things like beach toys and water sports equipment. If you're not the beach type and would rather see the Kentish countryside, you can hire the same, or choose a roomy, air-conditioned saloon. The roads are generally in good condition, so you won't need 4x4 capabilities. Of course, you could also spoil yourself and go road tripping in a convertible.

The speed limits in Margate are the same as in the rest of England, so you won't have to adjust at all. In other words, you can drive at up to 30 mph in the built-up areas and residential suburbs, and up to 60 mph on single carriageways. On double carriageways and the motorways heading into Margate the speed limit is 70 mph. Simply look out for the signs indicating the various zones.

Being a tourist town, Margate has plenty of car parks, many of which are centrally located and within walking distance of Margate Beach. The Market Street Car Park and the Mill Lane Car Park are two such, with the former open 24 hours a day. They both charge around £3.20 for two hours. For free parking, head to Poundstretcher car park, near the intersection of King Street and Addington Street. There's no charge if you park for under two hours. Free uncovered parking at Cecil Square is available between 18:00 and 09:00 if you're going out for dinner.