Margate travel guide
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You're Going to Love Margate
With a population of 60,134, Margate is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Margate to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Margate
Where to Eat in Margate
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ambrette at Margate (44 King Street) and Post Office, Margate (22-23 Cecil Square) are great picks.
When to visit Margate
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Margate in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Margate, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Margate
Plane
Although Margate doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 60 miles from Margate. The shortest domestic flight to Margate departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Margate, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Margate to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Margate is called Margate, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Margate is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 65 miles from Margate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Margate, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Margate takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles. Margate’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Margate
Where to stay in Margate
Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Margate
Most booked hotels in Margate
Hiring a car in Margate
Hiring a car in Margate costs £38 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Margate is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.