Dartford car rentals from $28/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.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Dartford. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, U-Save, Europcar, Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save and Hertz.

The only car rental company onsite at Stansted airport is GREEN MOTION.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, and Hertz.

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

An Economy car rental in Dartford costs $28 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Dartford costs $27 per day, on average.

Most car rental 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 rental in Dartford, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Dartford.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Dartford so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.