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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Margate travel guide

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You're Going to Love Margate

With a population of 53,284, Margate is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Margate has to offer.

When to visit Margate

Margate in September
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Margate in September
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Margate

Plane

When flying to Margate, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Margate include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Margate departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Margate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Margate to Orlando takes 7h 48m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $29 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Margate is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 174 miles from Margate. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Margate, including Jet Set Express, Bus and Tornado Bus.

Plane

When flying to Margate, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Margate include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Margate departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Margate, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Margate to Orlando takes 7h 48m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $29 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Margate is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 174 miles from Margate. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Margate, including Jet Set Express, Bus and Tornado Bus.

Airports near Margate

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving Margate

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Margate

Most booked hotels in Margate

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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1865 reviews)
$391+
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The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2416 reviews)
$145+
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1560 reviews)
$380+
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B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
4 stars
Good (7.1, 4701 reviews)
$181+
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Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale
3 stars
Mediocre (3.8, 5362 reviews)
$63+
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Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel
3 stars
Mediocre (3.6, 3740 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Margate

Renting a car in Margate costs $21 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 72% cheaper than airport locations in Margate.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Margate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Margate is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Margate costs $21 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 72% cheaper than airport locations in Margate.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Margate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Margate is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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