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

Intercity Xpress operates bus routes to Margate. 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

Intercity Xpress operates bus routes to Margate. Margate’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Margate

Airlines serving Margate

Lufthansa
Good (4,702 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
South African
Good (19 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (71 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Margate

Average rates range from around £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 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 £1.10 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 £13.10 and £17.47. 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 £1.10 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 £13.10 and £17.47. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Margate, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.