Dover car hire

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Dover car hire information

Pick-up locationDover
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Hire locations12
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Top tips for hiring a car in Dover

  • Car hire in Dover will allow you to take full advantage of all the tourist attractions in the coastal region of Kent, including the famous White Cliffs, with their seemingly endless view over the English Channel from South Foreland Lighthouse. You’ll also be able to drive out to Castle Hill where Dover Castle stands, built in the 12th century. Drive 4 miles out from Dover to St. Margaret’s Bay to enjoy 6 acres of sustainable landscaped gardens in Pines Garden.
  • You’ll land at Southend Airport if you’re flying to Dover, and you’ll immediately appreciate the freedom of a hire car, as it’s just over a 40-mile drive from there to the town itself. The airport has a dedicated car hire centre inside the terminal, on the landside, next to where the coffee shops are. To collect your car you won’t need to take a shuttle bus, as you can simply walk a couple of minutes to the airport’s on-site parking area.
  • The main thing to take into account with Dover car hire is that it’s one of Europe’s busiest ports, so there is a lot of traffic that supports this ecosystem, whether it be commuters who work there or cargo being transported. This leads to a variety of different vehicles going at different speeds on the roads, with lorries being plentiful among them. The town is also a tourist attraction in itself, with thousands of people coming to see its iconic cliffs.
  • Expect a proper rush hour in Dover every morning and evening due to all the port activity. This can last from around 07:30 till 09:00 in the morning and usually starts from around 16:00, peaking at 17:00 in the afternoon. The M2 is the major road that links Dover with London, so that obviously gets very busy. The same can be said for the A20, especially where it meets the A2 from Canterbury. The recommended alternative routes are the A258, the A256 or the B2011. Also try to avoid the Whitfield roundabout during rush hours.
  • Book your rental car in Dover at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars in Dover are around 53% cheaper than other car types, on average

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Europcar

10.0

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

One location in Dover

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116 Snargate Street

+44 371 384 3490

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10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

KAYAK
All good. I've always had a good experience with Europcar.

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Dover

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116 Snargate Street

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Avis

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Arrivals Hall, Ferry Port

+44 344 544 6055

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
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Eastern Docks

+44 344 544 3948

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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Friday08:00 - 16:00
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Townwall Street

+44 1304 242526

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
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Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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Firefly

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173-177 Snargate Street

+44 843 309 3023

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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Free2Move

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Honeywood Parkway

+44 1304 827500

Monday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 16:00
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Saturday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 16:00
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Hertz

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173-177 Snargate Street

+44 843 309 3023

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:30 - 12:30
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keddy by Europcar

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116 Snargate Street

+44 371 384 3490

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
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2 travellers who rented a car in Dover gave the car agency they used an average rating of 10.0

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