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    The closest car rental brand to Dartford train station is Budget – it takes just under 10 mins to walk there (0.5km).

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    The most popular car rental brands in Dartford are Europcar, Keddy, Alamo, Avis and Budget.

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    Warmest month: August (19°C)
    Coldest month: January (5°C)

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Hire a car in Dartford

Situated on the edge of London, Dartford is a popular transport hub.

As well as being the site of England's first paper mill and Henry V's funeral, the city was a historically important stop on the pilgrimage route to Canterbury.

Dartford is a short drive from Gravesend, where you can visit a Cold War bunker, Europe's largest Sikh place of worship and other architectural jewels. With easy motorway access and links to London as well as the rest of Kent, renting a car from Dartford is the best way to explore the area's national treasures.

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Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the most popular rental length in Dartford?
A. Seven to eight days.

Q. When is the most popular time to rent a car in Dartford?
A. August.

Q. What's the best value car hire brand in Dartford?
A. Keddy by Europcar is the cheapest car rental brand in Dartford, offering cars from just £10 per day.

*Based on easyCar real booking data.

Fast facts

Cheapest month / most expensive month Average cost per day of car hire in Dartford
January£14.00
February£29.40
Car typeAverage cost per day of car hire in Dartford
Mini£13.30
Economy£14.80
Compact£18.30

A drive away

Knole House

Resting within Kent's last medieval deer park, Knole House is arguably one of England's largest homes. Originally built as an Archbishop's palace, it eventually became a royal Tudor estate, and later the Sackville family home. Situated on a low rising hill, there are seven courtyards, one for each day of the week, and an orangery.

Through the various 600 year old state rooms and galleries you will find 17th century tapestries and furniture alongside paintings by Van Dyck. Climb up the spiral staircase up to the rooftop for panoramic views of the estate.

From Dartford, it is roughly half an hour's drive to Knole House.The National Trust suggests using the property's postcode (TN13 1HU) when searching for directions with a sat nav system to ensure the correct location. Parking is free for National Trust members or £4 for non-members.

Points of interest near Dartford

  • Dartford

    Kent-based town, home to the Dartford Crossing.

  • Chatham

    The town's former naval dockyard has a history that stretches back 400 years.

  • Southend-on-Sea

    Regarded as London's weekend seaside escape, you'll find sandy beaches and fairgrounds to keep you entertained.

  • Tonbridge

    A quiet market town on the River Medway has some unexpected and interesting links to Jane Austen.

  • Chartwell

    This grand country estate was Winston Churchill's home for over 40 years.

Driving tips

The Dart Charge

The Dartford Crossing is a major eastbound and westbound crossing, which runs across the River Thames between Dartford and Thurrock. The Dart Charge is a toll that requires drivers to pay online or by phone, and there is an automatic number plate recognition scheme in place.

You must pay the Dartford Crossing charge by midnight the day after you cross. For regular cars, the current charge is £2.50 per crossing. This does not apply between 10pm and 6am.

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