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Car Hire in Folkestone

We offer self-drive cars for everyday journeys, holidays and business travel. Tell us your dates, passenger numbers and luggage requirements so we can check a suitable car group.

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HIRE BENEFITS

What is included with your hire

We will confirm the terms for your vehicle, dates and delivery address when you ask for a quote.

Free Delivery & Collection

Free delivery and collection are available for eligible UK mainland home or workplace addresses. We confirm the address, access, timing and vehicle when you book. Airports, stations, ports and other non-standard locations need a separate check; additional charges can apply.

Unlimited Mileage

Unlimited mileage is available subject to current fair-use terms. High-mileage work and courier or delivery-service use need separate arrangements; excess-mile charges can apply.

One-Way Hire

Selected vehicles may be available for a one-way UK mainland hire. We confirm both postcodes, the vehicle, route and any charge before booking. European and island one-way journeys are not included.

OUR VEHICLES

Car Hire vehicles in Folkestone

  • Economy Car
  • Medium Car
  • Family Car
  • Automatic Car
  • Estate Car
  • 4×4 / SUV
  • Executive Car
  • Luxury Car

Vehicle images show examples only. Availability, make, model, specification and price are confirmed for your dates, location and driver.

HIRE INFORMATION

Car Hire in Folkestone

We can discuss the vehicle group, dates, delivery and collection address, driver details and intended use for your hire in Folkestone. Call us to check availability and receive a quote for your postcode.

Tell us how many passengers are travelling, how much luggage you have and whether you need an automatic car.

HAVE THESE DETAILS READY

Let’s plan your hire in Folkestone.

  • Your start and return dates
  • The delivery address and access
  • Passengers, luggage and transmission preference
  • The named driver’s details

We’ll confirm the vehicle group, price, mileage, deposit and hire conditions before you book.

HIRE INFORMATION

Before you book

Our team will confirm the hire period, vehicle group, delivery and collection arrangements, price, mileage terms, deposit and insurance conditions before you book. Named drivers need to meet the licence and insurer requirements for the car supplied. Ask for a quote covering the full period if you need a longer hire.

Please mention any planned European travel or one-way journey when requesting your quote. These arrangements require a separate check and may affect the vehicle offered and the total price.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a quote?

Call us with your hire dates, delivery postcode, vehicle requirements and driver details. We will check the options and explain the price and hire conditions before you decide.

Is delivery and collection free?

Free delivery and collection are available for eligible UK mainland home or workplace addresses. We confirm the address, access, timing and vehicle when you book. Airports, stations, ports and other non-standard locations need a separate check; additional charges can apply.

Is mileage unlimited?

Unlimited mileage is available subject to current fair-use terms. High-mileage work and courier or delivery-service use need separate arrangements; excess-mile charges can apply.

Can I arrange a one-way hire?

Selected vehicles may be available for a one-way UK mainland hire. We confirm both postcodes, the vehicle, route and any charge before booking. European and island one-way journeys are not included.

What licence and driver details do you need?

We check the licence entitlement and history of every named driver, along with age, experience and intended use. General car, van and truck policies normally cover ages 23–70 with at least two years’ driving experience, subject to approval. Minibuses and heavier vehicles have additional requirements.

Is insurance included?

Insurance is normally included for eligible named drivers on vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. Excesses and exclusions apply, including goods in transit, overhead-height, tyre, windscreen and flood damage. Heavier trucks require suitable customer insurance. Confirm the cover for your hire before booking.

NEARBY ROADS & TRANSPORT

Local reference points for Folkestone

Roads and transport features recorded near the Ordnance Survey place reference.

  • A2033 — A road — approximately 0.3 km: This is the closest listed feature to Folkestone, Kent, and a useful reference point when considering where you need to travel.
  • Folkestone Bus Station — Bus/coach station — approximately 0.4 km: Slightly farther away than the A2033, it provides another nearby reference point for planning your journey.
  • A260 — A road — approximately 0.7 km: This is farther from the place than the first two features, but still within 1.0 km on the supplied measure.
  • Folkestone Central — Train station — approximately 0.9 km: Of the two stations listed, this is the more distant one.
  • M20 — Motorway — approximately 3.3 km: This is the farthest listed feature. Distances are straight-line between Ordnance Survey reference points, not driving distances or proof of direct access.

Distances refer to approximate straight lines between OS reference points, not driving routes or access. Source: Ordnance Survey Open Names.

ABOUT THE AREA

The Port Town Of Folkestone In The County Of Kent

Lying on the southern edge of the North Downs, at the valley between two cliffs on the English Channel in Kent is the town of Folkestone. The towering white cliffs to the east, vast sandy beaches and Romney Marsh to the west and the historic cinque port town of Hyde, this town is the attractive hub of Kent’s south-east corner.  Being surrounded by the county’s unspoilt countryside means Folkestone offers a variety of scenic views and great landscapes. This port town offers a wonderful travel experience to its visitors as an ideal destination for weekend breaks, romantic getaways and family vacations.

In this incredible town, shoppers are spoilt for choice. Tourists can get the latest fashion, trending lifestyle items and other brand names from the traditional shops located in the town centre and its adjoining streets. Culture enthusiasts will also love the variety of galleries, studios and boutiques in the Creative Quarter and some various independent specialist retail shops.

Fine dining and exceptional eateries are not hard to come by in this town. Folkestone is a food haven in the county of Kent, housing an excellent selection of fine restaurants, local pubs and various eateries serving a variety of international cuisines and local delicacies.

Things To See And Do In Folkestone

Folkestone is the town that offers an excellent range of sights and attractions to keep its visitors entertained during their stay. It has an incredible range of things to see and do, including the Leas Promenade and The Leas Lift, so there is no shortage of activities in this town. While families can enjoy a day at the Sunny Sands or Sandgate Beach, nature lovers will love to visit the Lower Leas Coastal Park and East Cliff and Warren Country Park. If you want to have a proactive and enjoyable holiday trip, visit the port town of Folkestone in Kent and experience a worthwhile trip.

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Tell us your dates, postcode, vehicle requirements and driver details.

Call 023 8181 9810
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