Margate travel guide

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You're Going to Love Margate

With a population of 34,407, Margate is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Margate deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Margate

Margate in March
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Margate in March
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Margate

Plane

When flying to Margate, you’ll arrive at Margate (MGH), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Margate is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 80 miles from Margate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Bus

Margate’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Margate, you’ll arrive at Margate (MGH), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Margate is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 80 miles from Margate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Bus

Margate’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Margate

Airlines serving Margate

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,259 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,979 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (164 reviews)
South African
Good (19 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (72 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Margate

Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Margate

Most booked hotels in Margate

Fairway Guest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£30+

Hiring a car in Margate

Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Margate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.96 and £17.28. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Margate, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Margate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.96 and £17.28. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Margate, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.